Fireball Event — July 20, 2024

73.7S, 22.5E · Alt: 38.80 km · Vel: 30.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 20, 2024 near 73.7S, 22.5E . It released an estimated 5.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.80 km. Entry velocity was 30.80 km/s.

5.1000 kt
Impact Energy
38.80 km
Altitude
30.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-07-20 14:08:10 UTC
Latitude-73.7000000
Longitude22.5000000
Altitude38.80 km (24.1 miles)
Velocity30.80 km/s (68,898 mph)
Impact Energy5.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"5.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 5,100 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 20, 2024 at 14:08:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 5.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 5,100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 73.7S, 22.5E at an altitude of 38.80 km (24.1 miles).

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