Fireball Event — December 30, 2023

63.4S, 79.9E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 28.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 30, 2023 near 63.4S, 79.9E . It released an estimated 0.6500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 28.30 km/s.

0.6500 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
28.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-12-30 21:04:33 UTC
Latitude-63.4000000
Longitude79.9000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity28.30 km/s (63,305 mph)
Impact Energy0.6500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.6500 kilotons — Equivalent to 650 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2023

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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
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1.4000 kt
March 11, 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 December 30, 2023 at 21:04:33 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.6500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 650 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 63.4S, 79.9E 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.