Fireball Event — November 20, 2022

15N, 109.7W · Alt: 26.00 km · Vel: 21.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 20, 2022 near 15N, 109.7W . It released an estimated 0.1200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km. Entry velocity was 21.70 km/s.

0.1200 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
21.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-11-20 13:53:54 UTC
Latitude15.0000000
Longitude-109.7000000
Altitude26.00 km (16.2 miles)
Velocity21.70 km/s (48,542 mph)
Impact Energy0.1200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1200 kilotons — Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2022

February 7, 2022
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March 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022
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2.9000 kt
July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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1.3000 kt
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 20, 2022 at 13:53:54 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 15N, 109.7W at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).

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