Fireball Event — November 21, 2023

9.4S, 17.4E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 18.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 21, 2023 near 9.4S, 17.4E . It released an estimated 0.1500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 18.30 km/s.

0.1500 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
18.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-11-21 22:17:29 UTC
Latitude-9.4000000
Longitude17.4000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity18.30 km/s (40,936 mph)
Impact Energy0.1500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1500 kilotons — Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT"

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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
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October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 21, 2023 at 22:17:29 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 9.4S, 17.4E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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