Fireball Event — March 3, 2023

40.1N, 87.4E · Alt: 32.00 km · Vel: 25.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 3, 2023 near 40.1N, 87.4E . It released an estimated 0.2000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km. Entry velocity was 25.30 km/s.

0.2000 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
25.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-03-03 02:53:54 UTC
Latitude40.1000000
Longitude87.4000000
Altitude32.00 km (19.9 miles)
Velocity25.30 km/s (56,595 mph)
Impact Energy0.2000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2000 kilotons — Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT"

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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
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March 11, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 3, 2023 at 02:53:54 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 40.1N, 87.4E at an altitude of 32.00 km (19.9 miles).

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