Fireball Event — August 21, 2022

6.3S, 51.5E · Alt: 37.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 21, 2022 near 6.3S, 51.5E . It released an estimated 0.0960 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.

0.0960 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-08-21 16:35:49 UTC
Latitude-6.3000000
Longitude51.5000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0960 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0960 kilotons — Equivalent to 96,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 21, 2022 at 16:35:49 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0960 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 96,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 6.3S, 51.5E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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