Fireball Event — December 13, 2022

32.8N, 2.1W · Alt: 20.00 km · Vel: 18.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 13, 2022 near 32.8N, 2.1W . It released an estimated 0.2000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 20.00 km. Entry velocity was 18.70 km/s.

0.2000 kt
Impact Energy
20.00 km
Altitude
18.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-12-13 17:26:00 UTC
Latitude32.8000000
Longitude-2.1000000
Altitude20.00 km (12.4 miles)
Velocity18.70 km/s (41,831 mph)
Impact Energy0.2000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2000 kilotons — Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 13, 2022 at 17:26:00 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 32.8N, 2.1W at an altitude of 20.00 km (12.4 miles).

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