Fireball Event — August 14, 2022

35S, 78.4E · Alt: 55.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 14, 2022 near 35S, 78.4E . It released an estimated 1.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 55.50 km.

1.0000 kt
Impact Energy
55.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-08-14 07:39:17 UTC
Latitude-35.0000000
Longitude78.4000000
Altitude55.50 km (34.5 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy1.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 14, 2022 at 07:39:17 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 35S, 78.4E at an altitude of 55.50 km (34.5 miles).

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