Fireball Event — January 17, 2023

33.1N, 173.7W · Alt: 38.00 km · Vel: 14.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 17, 2023 near 33.1N, 173.7W . It released an estimated 0.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.00 km. Entry velocity was 14.20 km/s.

0.1000 kt
Impact Energy
38.00 km
Altitude
14.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-01-17 06:57:17 UTC
Latitude33.1000000
Longitude-173.7000000
Altitude38.00 km (23.6 miles)
Velocity14.20 km/s (31,765 mph)
Impact Energy0.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

December 31, 2009
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October 21, 2008
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0.3600 kt
June 10, 2007
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0.1600 kt
October 4, 2015
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0.1500 kt
October 26, 2023
45.9N, 174.8W
0.7800 kt

Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
17.8S, 141.9E
7.1000 kt
April 15, 2023
20.1S, 36E
6.5000 kt
August 5, 2023
19.9N, 131.7W
3.8000 kt
June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
74.7S, 79.5E
1.1000 kt
October 26, 2023
45.9N, 174.8W
0.7800 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 17, 2023 at 06:57:17 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 33.1N, 173.7W at an altitude of 38.00 km (23.6 miles).

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