Reports Report 2080a (Event 2080-2026)

Observer
Name Robert W
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I have a second video that shows the explosion itself much better but not the position.
Video
Location
Address Ashtabula, OH
Latitude 41° 53' 7.95'' N (41.885541°)
Longitude 80° 43' 52.08'' W (-80.731134°)
Elevation 212.376892m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-23 20:08 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-24 00:08 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 181°
Moving
Facing azimuth 160°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 26°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Thunderous boom 6 seconds after sight
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Incredibly bright flash that lasted milliseconds
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -