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 |
| Latitude | 33.5000000 |
| Longitude | -38.9000000 |
| Altitude | 41.00 km (25.5 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.3200 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.3200 kilotons — Equivalent to 320 tons of TNT"
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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.