Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.

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The explosions and the boom sounds heard by the residents could be the result of “a rather significant bolide/meteor entering the atmosphere.” ...

A meteor that caused a loud boom when it exploded over Massachusetts Saturday afternoon split into fragments four times larger than most meteorites, according to NASA.

People reported a sudden bang that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Police reported several calls as it was spotted from Delaware to Montreal.

A meteor exploded just off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom, Saturday. Meteorologists have said a loud blast was likely a meteor.

Local authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the sound, and it remains unclear whether it was linked to an industrial incident, military activity or another event.

(AP) - Reports of an explosion from people across New England on Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in ...