Reports Report 1563jp (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Sarah L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving east on highway, it appeared straight in front of me and was traveling downward to my right. I lost sight of it when it got low and there was a thick tree line,
Location
Address Elyria, OH
Latitude 41° 24' 11.03'' N (41.403064°)
Longitude 82° 8' 32.68'' W (-82.142412°)
Elevation 226.117325m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 115°
Moving
Facing azimuth 87°
First azimuth 86.47°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 147.34°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color The ball was orange with light yellow and the trail was blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -