Daytime Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites; here’s how to spot and handle them

A rare daytime fireball over northern Ohio on March 17 exploded in the atmosphere, likely scattering meteor fragments in the Medina County area between Akron and Canton. Ground pieces are expected to be small (about 1–2 inches) with some residents already reporting walnut-sized finds. If you stumble on a rock, don’t touch it with bare hands, compare it to confirmed meteorite images, and contact a local university geology department for verification. Meteorites are generally safe but should be handled with care. The next notable sky show is the Lyrids meteor shower (April 16–25).