Fireball Event — January 9, 2023

45.7S, 135E · Alt: 27.00 km · Vel: 16.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 9, 2023 near 45.7S, 135E . It released an estimated 0.2200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 27.00 km. Entry velocity was 16.70 km/s.

0.2200 kt
Impact Energy
27.00 km
Altitude
16.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-01-09 01:17:13 UTC
Latitude-45.7000000
Longitude135.0000000
Altitude27.00 km (16.8 miles)
Velocity16.70 km/s (37,357 mph)
Impact Energy0.2200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2200 kilotons — Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
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April 15, 2023
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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
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1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
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1.1000 kt
October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 9, 2023 at 01:17:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 45.7S, 135E at an altitude of 27.00 km (16.8 miles).

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