Fireball Event — February 14, 2023

48S, 53.3W · Alt: 32.30 km · Vel: 15.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 14, 2023 near 48S, 53.3W . It released an estimated 0.5200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.30 km. Entry velocity was 15.60 km/s.

0.5200 kt
Impact Energy
32.30 km
Altitude
15.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-02-14 22:55:24 UTC
Latitude-48.0000000
Longitude-53.3000000
Altitude32.30 km (20.1 miles)
Velocity15.60 km/s (34,896 mph)
Impact Energy0.5200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.5200 kilotons — Equivalent to 520 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 14, 2023 at 22:55:24 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.5200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 520 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48S, 53.3W 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.