Reports Report 3268c (Event 3268-2026)

Observer
Name Briar I
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Much of my report is approximation. What I'm certain of is that I witnessed the fireball on I-84 eastbound between Cascade Locks and Hood River - nearer to Cascade Locks - shortly before 1 AM local time.
Location
Address Portland, OR
Latitude 45° 41' 26.25'' N (45.690626°)
Longitude 121° 45' 33.47'' W (-121.759298°)
Elevation 35.502213m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-05-05 00:45 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-05-05 07:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 139°
Moving
Facing azimuth 99.11°
First azimuth 99.11°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 99.11°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -