Fireball Event — April 21, 2022

55.5S, 68.9W · Alt: 28.40 km · Vel: 12.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 21, 2022 near 55.5S, 68.9W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.40 km. Entry velocity was 12.70 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
28.40 km
Altitude
12.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-04-21 22:15:28 UTC
Latitude-55.5000000
Longitude-68.9000000
Altitude28.40 km (17.6 miles)
Velocity12.70 km/s (28,409 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 21, 2022 at 22:15:28 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 55.5S, 68.9W at an altitude of 28.40 km (17.6 miles).

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