Fireball Event — October 16, 2023

6.5S, 65.4W · Alt: 35.30 km · Vel: 19.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 16, 2023 near 6.5S, 65.4W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.30 km. Entry velocity was 19.80 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
35.30 km
Altitude
19.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-10-16 17:14:52 UTC
Latitude-6.5000000
Longitude-65.4000000
Altitude35.30 km (21.9 miles)
Velocity19.80 km/s (44,291 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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Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
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1.1000 kt
October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 16, 2023 at 17:14:52 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 6.5S, 65.4W at an altitude of 35.30 km (21.9 miles).

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