Fireball Event — December 23, 2021
4.9S, 29.6W · Alt: 37.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on December 23, 2021 near 4.9S, 29.6W . It released an estimated 0.0640 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.
0.0640 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2021-12-23 21:27:58 UTC |
| Latitude | -4.9000000 |
| Longitude | -29.6000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.0640 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0640 kilotons — Equivalent to 64,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on December 23, 2021 at 21:27:58 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0640 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 64,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.9S, 29.6W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.