Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom

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Coverage varies in emphasis and detail. CBS News highlights the loud boom and meteor explosion, focusing on the meteorologist's account. In contrast, CBS Boston provides additional context by mentioning the widespread sightings reported to…

May 30, 2026 · 8:37 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 231 views

Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom

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A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, creating a loud boom that was heard across the state. The event occurred around 2:11 p.m. Eastern Time, startling residents and shaking homes. Preliminary reports indicate that the meteor entered the atmosphere near Boston, but there are no confirmed reports of where it landed.

Key facts

▪The explosion was heard as far as Ipswich and Johnston, Rhode Island.
▪Dozens of people reported seeing the fireball around 2 p.m. Saturday.
▪Satellite data from NOAA confirmed the meteor's entry into the atmosphere.
▪The meteor likely created a sonic boom as it traveled at high speeds through the atmosphere.
▪This event follows a series of similar fireball incidents reported across North America in 2026.

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▪ Meteor explodes over Boston — Reddit
▪ Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom – CBS Boston — Cbsnews

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Local News Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom By Riley Rourke, Riley Rourke Digital Producer, CBS Boston Riley Rourke is a digital producer for CBS Boston. She has worked at WBZ-TV since graduating from Emerson College in 2023. Read Full Bio Riley Rourke, Jacob Wycoff Jacob Wycoff Jacob Wycoff is a meteorologist at WBZ-TV and will contribute to weekend morning newscasts. Jacob is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. Read Full Bio Jacob Wycoff Updated on: May 30, 2026 / 4:37 PM EDT / CBS Boston Add CBS News on Google A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom to be heard throughout the state Saturday afternoon, according to WBZ-TV chief meteorologist Eric Fisher.

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