The news, distilled into what matters.

Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal

  • A double boom heard around 2:30 p.m. across New England was traced to a roughly 3‑foot (1‑yard) meteor entering the atmosphere near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border — people from Delaware to Montreal reported seeing a daytime fireball (did you hear it?).
  • Videos and social posts captured the two quick booms and buildings shaking, creating a lot of local buzz.
  • The USGS got many “felt it” reports but no seismic readings (so not an earthquake); experts say the meteor was larger than usual but likely burned up or fell into the ocean, with no reported fires or damage.
Read full article

Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.

Download on the App Store Download on the App Store