Fireball Event — July 28, 2022

6S, 86.9W · Alt: 37.50 km · Vel: 29.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 28, 2022 near 6S, 86.9W . It released an estimated 0.6900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.50 km. Entry velocity was 29.90 km/s.

0.6900 kt
Impact Energy
37.50 km
Altitude
29.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-07-28 01:36:07 UTC
Latitude-6.0000000
Longitude-86.9000000
Altitude37.50 km (23.3 miles)
Velocity29.90 km/s (66,885 mph)
Impact Energy0.6900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.6900 kilotons — Equivalent to 690 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 28, 2022 at 01:36:07 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.6900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 690 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 6S, 86.9W at an altitude of 37.50 km (23.3 miles).

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