Fireball Event — July 7, 2023

14.5N, 126.6W · Alt: 38.30 km · Vel: 25.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 7, 2023 near 14.5N, 126.6W . It released an estimated 0.0930 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.30 km. Entry velocity was 25.70 km/s.

0.0930 kt
Impact Energy
38.30 km
Altitude
25.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-07-07 16:15:30 UTC
Latitude14.5000000
Longitude-126.6000000
Altitude38.30 km (23.8 miles)
Velocity25.70 km/s (57,489 mph)
Impact Energy0.0930 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0930 kilotons — Equivalent to 93,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 7, 2023 at 16:15:30 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0930 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 93,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 14.5N, 126.6W at an altitude of 38.30 km (23.8 miles).

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