2026 Cleveland meteor
| 2026 Cleveland meteor | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Greater Cleveland |
| Fall date | 17 March 2026 |
In March 2026, a fireball broke into several fragments over Valley City, an unincorporated community located about 22 miles southwest of Cleveland.[1][2][3] The fireball, measuring about six feet in diameter and weighing about seven tons, was visible in the air in several Canadian provinces, Washington D.C., and 10 U.S. states.[2] The airburst was audible as far as Maryland.[4]
References
- ^ "Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania". www.bbc.com. 2026-03-17. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ a b "7-ton meteor that zoomed over multiple states was likely cause of boom heard across Ohio - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2026-03-17. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ Dolce, Chris (2026-03-17). "Rare fireball spotted over eastern US caused a sonic boom". CNN. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ Hauser, Christine (2026-03-17). "A Meteor Streaks Across the U.S. and Rattles Ohio With an Explosive Boom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-03-18.