Fireball Event — September 14, 2022

40.8N, 63.4E · Alt: 35.80 km · Vel: 17.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 14, 2022 near 40.8N, 63.4E . It released an estimated 0.0940 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.80 km. Entry velocity was 17.40 km/s.

0.0940 kt
Impact Energy
35.80 km
Altitude
17.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-09-14 23:31:14 UTC
Latitude40.8000000
Longitude63.4000000
Altitude35.80 km (22.2 miles)
Velocity17.40 km/s (38,923 mph)
Impact Energy0.0940 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0940 kilotons — Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2022

February 7, 2022
28.7S, 11.4E
7.0000 kt
March 11, 2022
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3.8000 kt
January 11, 2022
58.4S, 160.2W
2.9000 kt
July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
44.8S, 2.9W
1.3000 kt
August 14, 2022
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1.0000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 14, 2022 at 23:31:14 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0940 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 40.8N, 63.4E at an altitude of 35.80 km (22.2 miles).

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