Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom – CBS Boston
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- A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, producing a loud boom heard widely around 2:11 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
- The event rattled windows, startled pets, and shook homes, with reports from Boston to Ipswich and Johnston, Rhode Island.
- Satellite data from NOAA indicated the meteor likely entered the atmosphere over the South Shore near Boston.
- Meteors cause sonic booms due to shock waves generated as larger objects travel at high speeds through the atmosphere.
- This incident is part of a series of high-profile fireball events across North America in 2026, including recent occurrences in Ohio and Texas.