Fireball Event — December 11, 2023

53.6S, 146E · Alt: 31.70 km · Vel: 26.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 11, 2023 near 53.6S, 146E . It released an estimated 0.3600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.70 km. Entry velocity was 26.00 km/s.

0.3600 kt
Impact Energy
31.70 km
Altitude
26.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-12-11 08:32:58 UTC
Latitude-53.6000000
Longitude146.0000000
Altitude31.70 km (19.7 miles)
Velocity26.00 km/s (58,160 mph)
Impact Energy0.3600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3600 kilotons — Equivalent to 360 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

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September 23, 2000
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Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
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April 15, 2023
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August 5, 2023
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3.8000 kt
June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
74.7S, 79.5E
1.1000 kt
October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 11, 2023 at 08:32:58 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 360 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 53.6S, 146E at an altitude of 31.70 km (19.7 miles).

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