Fireball Event — September 28, 2024

59.8S, 51.8W · Alt: 34.20 km · Vel: 15.00 km/s

0.3200 kt
Impact Energy
34.20 km
Altitude
15.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-09-28 00:10:19 UTC
Latitude-59.8000000
Longitude-51.8000000
Altitude34.20 km (21.3 miles)
Velocity15.00 km/s (33,554 mph)
Impact Energy0.3200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3200 kilotons — Equivalent to 320 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 28, 2024 at 00:10:19 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 320 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 59.8S, 51.8W at an altitude of 34.20 km (21.3 miles).

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