Fireball Event — January 30, 2022

50N, 38W · Alt: 36.60 km · Vel: 20.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 30, 2022 near 50N, 38W . It released an estimated 0.1700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 36.60 km. Entry velocity was 20.00 km/s.

0.1700 kt
Impact Energy
36.60 km
Altitude
20.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-01-30 02:06:18 UTC
Latitude50.0000000
Longitude-38.0000000
Altitude36.60 km (22.7 miles)
Velocity20.00 km/s (44,739 mph)
Impact Energy0.1700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1700 kilotons — Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2022

February 7, 2022
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March 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022
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July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 30, 2022 at 02:06:18 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 50N, 38W at an altitude of 36.60 km (22.7 miles).

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