Fireball Event — October 23, 2023

49.6S, 75.4E · Alt: 39.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 23, 2023 near 49.6S, 75.4E . It released an estimated 0.1700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.00 km.

0.1700 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-10-23 02:51:26 UTC
Latitude-49.6000000
Longitude75.4000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1700 kilotons — Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 23, 2023 at 02:51:26 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 49.6S, 75.4E at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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