Suspected meteor heard around Boston, Rhode Island

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]Suspected meteor explosion >> [music] >> startles residents near Boston and Rhode Island.

[00:00:07]A loud boom echoed across Boston and Rhode Island, startling residents and shaking windows late at night.

[00:00:16]Security cameras picked up the mysterious sound with many people rushing online to share their experiences.

[00:00:24]Scientists confirm it was likely a meteor exploding in the atmosphere known as a bolide event.

[00:00:31]>> [music] >> Such atmospheric explosions cause shock waves, explaining the sudden rattling and loud noise heard by thousands.

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