Fireball Event — May 24, 2022

16.3N, 30.4W · Alt: 39.80 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 24, 2022 near 16.3N, 30.4W . It released an estimated 0.3300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.80 km.

0.3300 kt
Impact Energy
39.80 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-05-24 02:38:20 UTC
Latitude16.3000000
Longitude-30.4000000
Altitude39.80 km (24.7 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.3300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3300 kilotons — Equivalent to 330 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2022

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March 11, 2022
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July 7, 2022
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1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 24, 2022 at 02:38:20 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 330 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 16.3N, 30.4W at an altitude of 39.80 km (24.7 miles).

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