Reports Report 968cz (Event 968-2026)

Observer
Name Donald J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This is definitely the biggest one I've ever witnessed in my 36 years on this planet, very bright and lit up the entire area around me like it was nearly daylight. I did not hear any sound but I was driving with my window slightly cracked.
Video
Location
Address Hillsboro, OH
Latitude 39° 11' 23.26'' N (39.189795°)
Longitude 83° 29' 49.03'' W (-83.496953°)
Elevation 293.358063m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-10 23:32 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-11 04:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 290°
First azimuth 300°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The video I submitted is from my home but I was driving north and it flew directly overhead, as I looked up I saw a bright flash and then what looked like tons of sparkler fireworks (very bright white color) shooting out of it