Reports Report 1828ej (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name Matt D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I heard the sounds but couldn't find the event myself. I'm reporting the info based on a video from Dr. Jim Lloyd's X account, as reported on Cleveland 19's website: https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/03/17/multiple-reports-an-explosion-northeast-ohio/
Location
Address , OH
Latitude 41° 21' 48.65'' N (41.363514°)
Longitude 81° 55' 27.71'' W (-81.924364°)
Elevation 237.76062m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 08:56 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 12:56 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 191°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180.29°
First azimuth 181.49°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 181.35°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Sounded like a sonic boom, followed by another deep sound a few seconds later
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks A second, less loud boom a few seconds after the first boom.
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 30°
Remarks Looked like a smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -