Fireball Event — May 15, 2024

49.8N, 54W · Alt: 64.20 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 15, 2024 near 49.8N, 54W . It released an estimated 0.0990 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 64.20 km.

0.0990 kt
Impact Energy
64.20 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-05-15 12:48:27 UTC
Latitude49.8000000
Longitude-54.0000000
Altitude64.20 km (39.9 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0990 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0990 kilotons — Equivalent to 99,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 15, 2024 at 12:48:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0990 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 99,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 49.8N, 54W at an altitude of 64.20 km (39.9 miles).

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