Fireball Event — May 27, 2024

1.7N, 39.4W · Alt: 56.00 km · Vel: 39.20 km/s

0.2600 kt
Impact Energy
56.00 km
Altitude
39.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-05-27 03:19:36 UTC
Latitude1.7000000
Longitude-39.4000000
Altitude56.00 km (34.8 miles)
Velocity39.20 km/s (87,688 mph)
Impact Energy0.2600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2600 kilotons — Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

June 14, 2022
4.6N, 39.1W
0.2100 kt
September 9, 2025
2.3S, 39.5W
0.4400 kt
February 17, 2012
3.2S, 39.9W
0.4800 kt
December 6, 2019
3.3S, 37.7W
0.1400 kt
August 28, 2014
3.2N, 45.4W
0.1200 kt
May 9, 2020
7.2N, 44.2W
0.1300 kt

Other Fireballs in 2024

July 20, 2024
73.7S, 22.5E
5.1000 kt
December 20, 2024
14.3N, 98.1W
3.4000 kt
July 13, 2024
7.4S, 41W
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
59.8S, 51.8W
0.3200 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 27, 2024 at 03:19:36 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 1.7N, 39.4W at an altitude of 56.00 km (34.8 miles).

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