Fireball Event — July 26, 2023

18.9N, 103.4W · Alt: 36.10 km · Vel: 15.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 26, 2023 near 18.9N, 103.4W . It released an estimated 0.4400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 36.10 km. Entry velocity was 15.60 km/s.

0.4400 kt
Impact Energy
36.10 km
Altitude
15.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-07-26 03:41:53 UTC
Latitude18.9000000
Longitude-103.4000000
Altitude36.10 km (22.4 miles)
Velocity15.60 km/s (34,896 mph)
Impact Energy0.4400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4400 kilotons — Equivalent to 440 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 26, 2023 at 03:41:53 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 440 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 18.9N, 103.4W at an altitude of 36.10 km (22.4 miles).

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