Fireball Event — January 1, 2022

66.1N, 152.6W · Alt: 35.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 1, 2022 near 66.1N, 152.6W . It released an estimated 0.4200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.50 km.

0.4200 kt
Impact Energy
35.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-01-01 20:23:03 UTC
Latitude66.1000000
Longitude-152.6000000
Altitude35.50 km (22.1 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.4200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4200 kilotons — Equivalent to 420 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 1, 2022 at 20:23:03 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 420 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 66.1N, 152.6W at an altitude of 35.50 km (22.1 miles).

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