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Astronomy
Asteroid Impact Energy Calculator
Calculate the kinetic energy released when an asteroid strikes Earth, expressed in megatons of TNT. Use it to compare historical impacts or assess the potential effect of a hypothetical impactor.
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Astronomy
Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator
Estimate how long totality or partial coverage will last at your location during a solar eclipse. Enter the eclipse path width, Moon shadow speed, and your latitude to get duration in seconds.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Asteroid Impact Energy Calculator | Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Astronomy | Astronomy |
| Inputs required | 4 | 4 |
| Result | Impact Energy (megatons TNT) | Eclipse Duration (seconds) |
| What it does | Calculate the kinetic energy released when an asteroid strikes Earth, expressed in megatons of TNT. Use it to compare historical impacts or assess the potential effect of a hypothetical impactor. | Estimate how long totality or partial coverage will last at your location during a solar eclipse. Enter the eclipse path width, Moon shadow speed, and your latitude to get duration in seconds. |