Residents across the Boston area and parts of Rhode Island report hearing a “loud boom” or “explosion” that shook homes on Saturday. News reports describe the sound as loud enough to prompt multiple calls and complaints from people in Massachusetts, with witnesses saying it occurred near Boston.
Meteorologists quoted by both outlets say the noise is most consistent with a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere. As the object travels through the air, it can produce a sudden sonic shock or “boom” that may be heard at ground level even when any meteor remains unobserved. The coverage focuses on the timing and the geographic spread of the reports rather than on any confirmed impact site.
Both sources present the same explanation—an atmospheric meteor event—citing expert meteorological assessment. No injuries, damage, or recovered debris are mentioned in the provided summaries.
