People across parts of New England saw a super-bright meteor, sometimes called a “fireball,” streak through the atmosphere. Some people even reported hearing a big boom sound afterward. It was a quick sky show that made lots of folks look up in amazement.
Meteors are bits of rocky material from space. When one speeds into Earth’s air, it hits the atmosphere incredibly fast. The air in front of it heats up, and that heat makes the meteor glow like a bright streak across the night.
Sometimes a meteor breaks apart high up, and that can create a loud boom. NASA confirmed this event using satellite information—kind of like having helpful “eyes in space” that can notice big flashes.
If you ever see something like this, it’s smart to enjoy the view and tell a grown-up. Moments like these can spark great questions: Where did it come from, and how do scientists confirm what people saw?
Meteors are bits of rocky material from space. When one speeds into Earth’s air, it hits the atmosphere incredibly fast. The air in front of it heats up, and that heat makes the meteor glow like a bright streak across the night.
Sometimes a meteor breaks apart high up, and that can create a loud boom. NASA confirmed this event using satellite information—kind of like having helpful “eyes in space” that can notice big flashes.
If you ever see something like this, it’s smart to enjoy the view and tell a grown-up. Moments like these can spark great questions: Where did it come from, and how do scientists confirm what people saw?