A meteor explodes off the coast of Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, prompting widespread reports across the Northeast. Multiple outlets report that a bright fireball streaks across the sky around 2 p.m. to 2:06 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by a loud boom. Preliminary reports submitted to the American Meteor Society indicate that dozens of people across the region say they saw the event.
Accounts describe the meteor’s explosion occurring north of Cape Cod Bay, with the fireball appearing bright enough for residents to capture on camera. Some people report that the shockwave shakes nearby houses, and initial reactions include the sound being mistaken for other causes. Coverage also notes that the event is visible in satellite imagery, and that several residents record the moment.
Authorities and meteor researchers treat the reports as preliminary while continuing to gather observational details from witnesses and available imagery to better estimate the meteor’s path and characteristics.
