Fireball Event — June 21, 2023

12.4N, 62.8E · Alt: 40.40 km · Vel: 16.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 21, 2023 near 12.4N, 62.8E . It released an estimated 1.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.40 km. Entry velocity was 16.50 km/s.

1.4000 kt
Impact Energy
40.40 km
Altitude
16.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-06-21 19:39:12 UTC
Latitude12.4000000
Longitude62.8000000
Altitude40.40 km (25.1 miles)
Velocity16.50 km/s (36,910 mph)
Impact Energy1.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 21, 2023 at 19:39:12 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 12.4N, 62.8E at an altitude of 40.40 km (25.1 miles).

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