Fireball Event — March 24, 2022

1.9N, 20.6W · Alt: 56.70 km · Vel: 18.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 24, 2022 near 1.9N, 20.6W . It released an estimated 0.2400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 56.70 km. Entry velocity was 18.20 km/s.

0.2400 kt
Impact Energy
56.70 km
Altitude
18.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-03-24 03:43:42 UTC
Latitude1.9000000
Longitude-20.6000000
Altitude56.70 km (35.2 miles)
Velocity18.20 km/s (40,712 mph)
Impact Energy0.2400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2400 kilotons — Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT"

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March 18, 2025
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Other Fireballs in 2022

February 7, 2022
28.7S, 11.4E
7.0000 kt
March 11, 2022
70N, 9.1W
3.8000 kt
January 11, 2022
58.4S, 160.2W
2.9000 kt
July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
44.8S, 2.9W
1.3000 kt
August 14, 2022
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1.0000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 24, 2022 at 03:43:42 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 1.9N, 20.6W at an altitude of 56.70 km (35.2 miles).

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