Fireball Event — January 2, 2023

1.5N, 129E · Alt: 44.60 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 2, 2023 near 1.5N, 129E . It released an estimated 0.1500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.60 km.

0.1500 kt
Impact Energy
44.60 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-01-02 16:38:01 UTC
Latitude1.5000000
Longitude129.0000000
Altitude44.60 km (27.7 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1500 kilotons — Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 2, 2023 at 16:38:01 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 1.5N, 129E at an altitude of 44.60 km (27.7 miles).

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