Fireball Event — December 20, 2024

14.3N, 98.1W · Alt: 32.60 km · Vel: 21.10 km/s

3.4000 kt
Impact Energy
32.60 km
Altitude
21.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-12-20 17:52:01 UTC
Latitude14.3000000
Longitude-98.1000000
Altitude32.60 km (20.3 miles)
Velocity21.10 km/s (47,199 mph)
Impact Energy3.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"3.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,400 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 20, 2024 at 17:52:01 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 3.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 3,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 14.3N, 98.1W at an altitude of 32.60 km (20.3 miles).

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