Event Brief
Rare fireball spotted over eastern US caused a sonic boom
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: A rare fireball was observed over the eastern US, creating a sonic boom.
WHO: Fireball
WHAT: Spotted fireball caused sonic boom
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
WHERE: eastern US
WHY: The fireball created a sonic boom as it entered the atmosphere.
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