Fireball Event — March 3, 2022

50.4S, 45.9E · Alt: 72.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 3, 2022 near 50.4S, 45.9E . It released an estimated 0.0710 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 72.00 km.

0.0710 kt
Impact Energy
72.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-03-03 00:03:02 UTC
Latitude-50.4000000
Longitude45.9000000
Altitude72.00 km (44.7 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.0710 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0710 kilotons — Equivalent to 71,000 kg of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 3, 2022 at 00:03:02 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0710 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 71,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 50.4S, 45.9E at an altitude of 72.00 km (44.7 miles).

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