Residents in Massachusetts recently reported hearing a loud boom or explosion, believed to be caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere. The event, which occurred around 2:30 pm EDT on Saturday, was detected by satellite data over the South Shore near Boston, reaching as far as Ipswich and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Spaceflight meteorologist Nick Stewart mentioned that the unusual flash detected by GOES-19 GLM, with no active thunderstorms correlating to it, indicated a significant bolide/meteor entering the atmosphere east of Boston. NBC10 meteorologist Pamela Gardner also suggested the possibility of a bolide or meteor entry, noting the absence of lightning or earthquakes in the area.
The incident has sparked curiosity and speculation among residents, with experts analyzing the data to understand the nature of the event. For more breaking news stories like this, stay updated by following our news updates through various platforms like Google News, WhatsApp Community, and social media channels.
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