A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, May 30, 2026, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT. The fireball broke up over northeastern Massachusetts and was detected by NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, which reported the event based on data from multiple sensors.
The explosion occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. EDT, according to NASA officials. The meteor was traveling at an estimated 33,000 miles per hour before it disintegrated in the atmosphere. No injuries or property damage have been reported, and the event was widely observed by residents in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
NASA's analysis indicates that the meteor was about 3 feet in diameter and weighed roughly 10 tons before entering Earth's atmosphere. The blast energy of 300 tonnes of TNT is consistent with a small asteroid impact, though the object was not detected prior to its arrival. The agency continues to monitor for any potential debris that may have reached the ground.
