Fireball Event — May 5, 2024

7.1S, 112.7W · Alt: 39.00 km · Vel: 13.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 5, 2024 near 7.1S, 112.7W . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.00 km. Entry velocity was 13.90 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
13.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-05-05 20:11:03 UTC
Latitude-7.1000000
Longitude-112.7000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity13.90 km/s (31,093 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 5, 2024 at 20:11:03 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 7.1S, 112.7W at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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