Fireball Event — March 20, 2023

23.7S, 132.6W · Alt: 34.80 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 20, 2023 near 23.7S, 132.6W . It released an estimated 0.0950 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 34.80 km.

0.0950 kt
Impact Energy
34.80 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-03-20 06:53:22 UTC
Latitude-23.7000000
Longitude-132.6000000
Altitude34.80 km (21.6 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.0950 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0950 kilotons — Equivalent to 95,000 kg of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 20, 2023 at 06:53:22 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0950 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 95,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 23.7S, 132.6W at an altitude of 34.80 km (21.6 miles).

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