A large meteor crashed through the sound barrier above northern Ohio on Tuesday morning, producing a large fireball and what local residents described as an extremely loud “boom.”
According to various eyewitness reports, the meteor’s bright streak through the morning sky was visible across a wide area. A National Weather Service meteorologist in Pennsylvania, Jared Rackley, captured video of the meteor passing through the atmosphere and creating a large fireball. So far, there have been no reports of impacts on the ground.
This is the first article I’ve seen with a more precise location. Looks like it was on the Westside(maybe Rocky River area).
I’m on the Eastside and my first thought was was an earthquake because of how much the house was shaking and then if there was an explosion with the work they are doing on the gas line several blocks away.
My dog doesn’t care about thunder or loud noises but she found it unsettling.
It was weird how long the sound lasted. I wouldn’t have thought it would go on for so long. It was kind of cool to hear (now that I know everyone is safe).
I wonder if any pieces survived and if people find them.
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A large meteor crashed through the sound barrier above northern Ohio on Tuesday morning, producing a large fireball and what local residents described as an extremely loud “boom.”
According to various eyewitness reports, the meteor’s bright streak through the morning sky was visible across a wide area. A National Weather Service meteorologist in Pennsylvania, Jared Rackley, captured video of the meteor passing through the atmosphere and creating a large fireball. So far, there have been no reports of impacts on the ground.
Full article: [https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/a-large-meteor-is-visible-from-much-of-ohio-and-parts-of-neighboring-states/](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/a-large-meteor-is-visible-from-much-of-ohio-and-parts-of-neighboring-states/)
This is the first article I’ve seen with a more precise location. Looks like it was on the Westside(maybe Rocky River area).
I’m on the Eastside and my first thought was was an earthquake because of how much the house was shaking and then if there was an explosion with the work they are doing on the gas line several blocks away.
My dog doesn’t care about thunder or loud noises but she found it unsettling.
It was weird how long the sound lasted. I wouldn’t have thought it would go on for so long. It was kind of cool to hear (now that I know everyone is safe).
I wonder if any pieces survived and if people find them.