Fireball Event — August 17, 2023

48.6N, 100.1E · Alt: 35.40 km · Vel: 16.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 17, 2023 near 48.6N, 100.1E . It released an estimated 0.3100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.40 km. Entry velocity was 16.10 km/s.

0.3100 kt
Impact Energy
35.40 km
Altitude
16.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-08-17 05:57:37 UTC
Latitude48.6000000
Longitude100.1000000
Altitude35.40 km (22 miles)
Velocity16.10 km/s (36,015 mph)
Impact Energy0.3100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3100 kilotons — Equivalent to 310 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 17, 2023 at 05:57:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 310 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.6N, 100.1E at an altitude of 35.40 km (22 miles).

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