Fireball Event — April 9, 2024

36.5N, 37.8W · Alt: 36.30 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 9, 2024 near 36.5N, 37.8W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 36.30 km.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
36.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-04-09 04:47:43 UTC
Latitude36.5000000
Longitude-37.8000000
Altitude36.30 km (22.6 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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0.1400 kt
February 17, 2022
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November 28, 2019
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March 31, 2005
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Other Fireballs in 2024

July 20, 2024
73.7S, 22.5E
5.1000 kt
December 20, 2024
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3.4000 kt
July 13, 2024
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1.5000 kt
June 18, 2024
44.3N, 173.2E
1.2000 kt
December 1, 2024
42.7S, 172.4W
0.3800 kt
September 28, 2024
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0.3200 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 9, 2024 at 04:47:43 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 36.5N, 37.8W at an altitude of 36.30 km (22.6 miles).

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