Fireball Event — September 6, 2024

12.9S, 117.7E · Alt: 27.00 km · Vel: 22.60 km/s

0.0760 kt
Impact Energy
27.00 km
Altitude
22.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-09-06 12:36:22 UTC
Latitude-12.9000000
Longitude117.7000000
Altitude27.00 km (16.8 miles)
Velocity22.60 km/s (50,555 mph)
Impact Energy0.0760 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0760 kilotons — Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT"

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1.5000 kt
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 6, 2024 at 12:36:22 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0760 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 12.9S, 117.7E at an altitude of 27.00 km (16.8 miles).

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