Fireball Event — March 11, 2023

74.7S, 79.5E · Alt: 32.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 11, 2023 near 74.7S, 79.5E . It released an estimated 1.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km.

1.1000 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-03-11 08:21:28 UTC
Latitude-74.7000000
Longitude79.5000000
Altitude32.00 km (19.9 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy1.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

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October 11, 2009
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December 30, 2023
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June 26, 2014
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Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
17.8S, 141.9E
7.1000 kt
April 15, 2023
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6.5000 kt
August 5, 2023
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3.8000 kt
June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
October 26, 2023
45.9N, 174.8W
0.7800 kt
December 30, 2023
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0.6500 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 11, 2023 at 08:21:28 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 74.7S, 79.5E 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.