A bright meteor streaked across the night sky over Massachusetts early Sunday, causing reports of explosions and generating sightings from Delaware to Montreal, according to the American Meteor Society.
Widespread Sightings
The fireball was visible at approximately 10:15 p.m. EDT, with hundreds of reports submitted to the American Meteor Society. Witnesses described a bright green and white light that lit up the sky, followed by a loud boom that rattled windows and shook homes in parts of New England.
Explosion Reports
Residents in Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston area, reported hearing a loud explosion. The American Meteor Society confirmed that the sonic boom was likely caused by the meteor breaking apart in the atmosphere. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Scientific Observations
Meteorologists and astronomers are analyzing the event. The meteor is believed to have been a bolide, a particularly bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere. Experts estimate it may have been traveling at speeds of over 30,000 miles per hour.
The American Meteor Society continues to collect reports from the public to better understand the trajectory and origin of the meteor. This event adds to a growing list of notable fireball sightings in the region in recent years.
