Meteor Boston Lights Up Night Sky, Residents Report Sonic Boom
BOSTON, MA – A bright meteor streaked across the sky over Boston late Tuesday evening, startling residents and generating numerous 911 calls regarding a possible explosion. The event occurred at approximately 10:15 PM local time, with witnesses across the greater metropolitan area reporting a brilliant flash of light followed by a loud sonic boom. Officials from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics confirmed that the object was a meteoroid entering Earth's atmosphere at high velocity, likely disintegrating over the Atlantic Ocean. No injuries or property damage have been reported, although local authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant for any potential debris. The meteor boston phenomenon has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with experts analyzing footage to determine its size and origin.