Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
A meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border caused a double boom heard across several states. The American Meteor Society confirmed that the meteor was about 3 feet wide and generated reports from Delaware to Montreal. While many felt the ground shake, it is unlikely that the meteor struck the ground, as most burn up before reaching it.
- ▪The meteor was approximately 3 feet wide and entered the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border.
- ▪Reports of the explosion came from residents across New England, with some feeling buildings shake.
- ▪The American Meteor Society received numerous reports of the event, describing it as a daytime fireball.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMeteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to MontrealThe American Meteor Society said a boom heard by residents in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot wide meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderByThe Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 4:39 PM1:16Reports of an explosion from people across New England Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.The American Meteor Society said Saturday that the boom was…
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