Fireball Event — April 26, 2023

47N, 10.7W · Alt: 29.60 km · Vel: 16.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 26, 2023 near 47N, 10.7W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.60 km. Entry velocity was 16.20 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
29.60 km
Altitude
16.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-04-26 13:14:59 UTC
Latitude47.0000000
Longitude-10.7000000
Altitude29.60 km (18.4 miles)
Velocity16.20 km/s (36,238 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 26, 2023 at 13:14:59 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 47N, 10.7W at an altitude of 29.60 km (18.4 miles).

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