Fireball Event — July 12, 2024

2.6N, 46.6E · Alt: 41.50 km · Vel: 22.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 12, 2024 near 2.6N, 46.6E . It released an estimated 0.2600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 41.50 km. Entry velocity was 22.40 km/s.

0.2600 kt
Impact Energy
41.50 km
Altitude
22.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-07-12 00:09:35 UTC
Latitude2.6000000
Longitude46.6000000
Altitude41.50 km (25.8 miles)
Velocity22.40 km/s (50,107 mph)
Impact Energy0.2600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2600 kilotons — Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2024

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December 20, 2024
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June 18, 2024
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1.2000 kt
December 1, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 12, 2024 at 00:09:35 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 2.6N, 46.6E at an altitude of 41.50 km (25.8 miles).

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