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Meteor Explodes Off the Coast of Boston

Updated 2026-05-31 13:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

A meteor exploded off the coast of Boston on Saturday at around 2:06 pm ET. The fireball was visible to many residents and caught on camera, causing minor shaking in some areas.

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On Saturday, at around 2:06 pm ET, a meteor streaked over the northeastern US and exploded north of Cape Cod Bay. The fireball was caught on camera by several people, shook houses, and can even be seen clearly in satellite imagery, lighting up the sky. Some residents initially thought that the shaki
2026-05-31 13:44 UTC
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