Fireball Event — December 29, 2022

42.3N, 92.9E · Alt: 32.30 km · Vel: 16.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 29, 2022 near 42.3N, 92.9E . It released an estimated 0.1900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.30 km. Entry velocity was 16.40 km/s.

0.1900 kt
Impact Energy
32.30 km
Altitude
16.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-12-29 06:52:08 UTC
Latitude42.3000000
Longitude92.9000000
Altitude32.30 km (20.1 miles)
Velocity16.40 km/s (36,686 mph)
Impact Energy0.1900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1900 kilotons — Equivalent to 190 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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July 7, 2022
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1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 29, 2022 at 06:52:08 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 42.3N, 92.9E at an altitude of 32.30 km (20.1 miles).

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