Fireball Event — December 5, 2023

10N, 42.9E · Alt: 24.10 km · Vel: 20.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 5, 2023 near 10N, 42.9E . It released an estimated 0.0760 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 24.10 km. Entry velocity was 20.60 km/s.

0.0760 kt
Impact Energy
24.10 km
Altitude
20.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-12-05 23:10:11 UTC
Latitude10.0000000
Longitude42.9000000
Altitude24.10 km (15 miles)
Velocity20.60 km/s (46,081 mph)
Impact Energy0.0760 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0760 kilotons — Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 5, 2023 at 23:10:11 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0760 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 10N, 42.9E at an altitude of 24.10 km (15 miles).

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