Fireball Event — February 26, 2024

22.9N, 57.1E · Alt: 33.10 km · Vel: 31.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 26, 2024 near 22.9N, 57.1E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.10 km. Entry velocity was 31.30 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
33.10 km
Altitude
31.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-02-26 11:21:01 UTC
Latitude22.9000000
Longitude57.1000000
Altitude33.10 km (20.6 miles)
Velocity31.30 km/s (70,016 mph)
Impact Energy0.1300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1300 kilotons — Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2024

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December 20, 2024
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July 13, 2024
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1.5000 kt
June 18, 2024
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1.2000 kt
December 1, 2024
42.7S, 172.4W
0.3800 kt
September 28, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 26, 2024 at 11:21:01 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 22.9N, 57.1E at an altitude of 33.10 km (20.6 miles).

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