Fireball Event — December 20, 2021

62.7N, 60.3E · Alt: 56.00 km · Vel: 18.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 20, 2021 near 62.7N, 60.3E . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 56.00 km. Entry velocity was 18.20 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
56.00 km
Altitude
18.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-12-20 23:15:54 UTC
Latitude62.7000000
Longitude60.3000000
Altitude56.00 km (34.8 miles)
Velocity18.20 km/s (40,712 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
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January 31, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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September 29, 2021
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March 6, 2021
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January 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 20, 2021 at 23:15:54 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 62.7N, 60.3E at an altitude of 56.00 km (34.8 miles).

Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.