Massive Meteor Causes Shockwaves Across New England
A massive meteor caused a double boom heard across multiple states, leaving residents in shock. Discover the details behind this extraordinary celestial event and its potential impact.
Meteoric Event Shakes the Region
On Saturday afternoon, a 3-foot wide meteor entered the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border, creating a loud boom that startled residents from Delaware to Montreal. The American Meteor Society confirmed that the phenomenon was indeed a meteor, with reports flooding in from various states about the ground shaking and a bright fireball visible in the daytime sky.
Robert Lunsford, the Fireball Program Monitor, noted that while the meteor was larger than typical fireballs, it likely did not strike the ground. He explained that most meteors burn up before reaching the Earth's surface, and if this one didn't, it probably landed in the ocean.
- Key observations include:
- Reports of shaking buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Videos capturing the double boom sound around 2:30 p.m.
- No visible fire or smoke reported.