Fireball Event — December 29, 2021

69.7S, 115E · Alt: 44.00 km · Vel: 22.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 29, 2021 near 69.7S, 115E . It released an estimated 0.0750 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.00 km. Entry velocity was 22.00 km/s.

0.0750 kt
Impact Energy
44.00 km
Altitude
22.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-12-29 03:15:35 UTC
Latitude-69.7000000
Longitude115.0000000
Altitude44.00 km (27.3 miles)
Velocity22.00 km/s (49,213 mph)
Impact Energy0.0750 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0750 kilotons — Equivalent to 75,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 29, 2021 at 03:15:35 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0750 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 75,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 69.7S, 115E at an altitude of 44.00 km (27.3 miles).

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