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

A 'loud boom' was reported across Boston and parts of Rhode Island on Saturday, with meteorologists saying it was caused by a ...

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

What Was That Massive Boom Across New England? NASA Says It Was a Meteor Explosion Equal to 300 Tons of TNT ...

It sounded like an explosion. For some, it felt like one. Just after 2 p.m. on May 30, residents across Massachusetts—and well beyond—were jolted by a sudden, thunderous boom that rattled homes and ...

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.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The American Meteor Society said a boom heard by ...

A large explosion-like sonic boom heard around areas of Boston was a meteor, according to meteorologist Eric Fisher. Fisher wrote on X, "Here you go folks. Definitely a meteor causing that big boom!" ...

A loud boom was heard in Columbia South Carolina on Thursday, leaving people confused about what caused it. The USGS later updated that it was a ‘sonic boom’.

A mysterious explosion has set off a massive shockwave across Boston, leaving local residents rattled. The incident was reported at around 2:30pm ET on Saturday, with meteorologists indicating it ...

People across eastern Massachusetts are reporting hearing an extremely loud boom on Saturday afternoon, and many police departments in the state say they have been inundated with calls, but what ...