Fireball Event — April 6, 2023

57.4N, 109.9E · Alt: 31.20 km · Vel: 22.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 6, 2023 near 57.4N, 109.9E . It released an estimated 0.2200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.20 km. Entry velocity was 22.10 km/s.

0.2200 kt
Impact Energy
31.20 km
Altitude
22.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-04-06 14:47:38 UTC
Latitude57.4000000
Longitude109.9000000
Altitude31.20 km (19.4 miles)
Velocity22.10 km/s (49,436 mph)
Impact Energy0.2200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2200 kilotons — Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT"

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0.2200 kt
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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
19.9N, 131.7W
3.8000 kt
June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
74.7S, 79.5E
1.1000 kt
October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 6, 2023 at 14:47:38 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 57.4N, 109.9E at an altitude of 31.20 km (19.4 miles).

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