Fireball Event — June 3, 2024

63.1S, 53.2W · Alt: 60.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 3, 2024 near 63.1S, 53.2W . It released an estimated 0.0940 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 60.00 km.

0.0940 kt
Impact Energy
60.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-06-03 01:13:51 UTC
Latitude-63.1000000
Longitude-53.2000000
Altitude60.00 km (37.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0940 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0940 kilotons — Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 3, 2024 at 01:13:51 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0940 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 63.1S, 53.2W at an altitude of 60.00 km (37.3 miles).

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