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Meteor Explosion Captured Off Boston Coast

A meteor traveling at 75,000 miles per hour exploded 40 miles above the ground off Cape Cod Bay, with the event occurring around 2:06 pm ET.

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20261 MIN READ

On Saturday, a meteor was observed streaking across the northeastern United States, culminating in an explosion north of Cape Cod Bay.

The meteor, which was moving at a remarkable speed of 75,000 miles per hour, broke apart approximately 40 miles above the ground.

This striking event took place around 2:06 pm ET and was documented on camera, providing a visual record of the phenomenon.