Fireball Event — June 28, 2024

55.1N, 140.6E · Alt: 29.20 km · Vel: 15.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 28, 2024 near 55.1N, 140.6E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.20 km. Entry velocity was 15.30 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
29.20 km
Altitude
15.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-06-28 16:05:19 UTC
Latitude55.1000000
Longitude140.6000000
Altitude29.20 km (18.1 miles)
Velocity15.30 km/s (34,225 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 June 28, 2024 at 16:05:19 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 55.1N, 140.6E at an altitude of 29.20 km (18.1 miles).

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