Fireball Event — February 17, 2022

33.5N, 38.9W · Alt: 41.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 17, 2022 near 33.5N, 38.9W . It released an estimated 0.3200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 41.00 km.

0.3200 kt
Impact Energy
41.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-02-17 12:08:06 UTC
Latitude33.5000000
Longitude-38.9000000
Altitude41.00 km (25.5 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.3200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3200 kilotons — Equivalent to 320 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 17, 2022 at 12:08:06 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 320 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 33.5N, 38.9W at an altitude of 41.00 km (25.5 miles).

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