Fireball Event — April 1, 2023

16.8S, 76E · Alt: 61.80 km · Vel: 46.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 1, 2023 near 16.8S, 76E . It released an estimated 0.0840 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 61.80 km. Entry velocity was 46.40 km/s.

0.0840 kt
Impact Energy
61.80 km
Altitude
46.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-04-01 00:02:02 UTC
Latitude-16.8000000
Longitude76.0000000
Altitude61.80 km (38.4 miles)
Velocity46.40 km/s (103,794 mph)
Impact Energy0.0840 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0840 kilotons — Equivalent to 84,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 1, 2023 at 00:02:02 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0840 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 84,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 16.8S, 76E at an altitude of 61.80 km (38.4 miles).

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