Reports Report 918j (Event 918-2026)

Observer
Name Jeffrey V
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving and it appeared directly ahead of my in my field of vision between the trees on either side of the road.
Location
Address Warren, OH
Latitude 41° 16' 4.66'' N (41.26796°)
Longitude 80° 46' 21.41'' W (-80.772615°)
Elevation 268.697327m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-08 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-09 02:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 184°
Moving
Facing azimuth 351.69°
First azimuth 355.3°
First elevation 72°
Last azimuth 355.96°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Blue, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It appeared as several fireballs with multiple small bursts or flashes before the final big flash and then darkness
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -