Daytime Meteor Boom Across New England

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A massive double boom shook New England Saturday afternoon, rattling buildings from Massachusetts to Rhode Island—and sparking wild speculation. Witnesses from Montreal to Delaware reported seeing a dazzling daytime fireball, some even feeling the ground shake. Experts say it’s unlikely anything actually hit the ground, ruling out a meteor crash. Instead,…

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A massive double boom shook New England Saturday afternoon, rattling buildings from Massachusetts to Rhode Island—and sparking wild speculation. Witnesses from Montreal to Delaware reported seeing a dazzling daytime fireball, some even feeling the ground shake. Experts say it’s unlikely anything actually hit the ground, ruling out a meteor crash. Instead, it’s believed a high-flying meteor burned up, creating a sonic boom that lit up the sky like a daytime shooting star. The cause? Still under i

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