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The United States Geological Survey has confirmed that the mysterious noise heard across Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, prompting rampant curiosity, was a sonic boom from a meteor.

The inner solar system is a lot calmer than it was 4 billion years ago, during what’s known as the heavy bombardment period. Over the course of that violent stretch, which lasted about 500 million years, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the moon were ...

The Lyrids meteor shower will be active from April 14 to April 30, 2026. Peak activity for the Lyrids is expected between April 21 and April 22. Stargazers can expect to see 10-20 meteors per hour during the peak, with occasional bright fireballs.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A “city killer” asteroid the size of the Empire State Building is still a potential threat to Earth in 2029 ...

People across Massachusetts have reported hearing a "loud boom" or "explosion" near Boston, which meteorologists say was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere

Coastal communities in Massachusetts experienced an unexpected disturbance when a meteor broke apart over the ocean. The event produced a sharp, widespread boom that reached shorelines and nearby areas.