Fireball Event — May 18, 2024

41N, 8.8W · Alt: 74.30 km · Vel: 40.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 18, 2024 near 41N, 8.8W . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 74.30 km. Entry velocity was 40.40 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
74.30 km
Altitude
40.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-05-18 22:46:48 UTC
Latitude41.0000000
Longitude-8.8000000
Altitude74.30 km (46.2 miles)
Velocity40.40 km/s (90,372 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 18, 2024 at 22:46:48 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 41N, 8.8W at an altitude of 74.30 km (46.2 miles).

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