Fireball Event — July 27, 2022

44.8S, 2.9W · Alt: 38.10 km · Vel: 19.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 27, 2022 near 44.8S, 2.9W . It released an estimated 1.3000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.10 km. Entry velocity was 19.80 km/s.

1.3000 kt
Impact Energy
38.10 km
Altitude
19.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-07-27 04:41:27 UTC
Latitude-44.8000000
Longitude-2.9000000
Altitude38.10 km (23.7 miles)
Velocity19.80 km/s (44,291 mph)
Impact Energy1.3000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.3000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,300 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 27, 2022 at 04:41:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.3000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,300 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 44.8S, 2.9W at an altitude of 38.10 km (23.7 miles).

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