Bright Fireball Surge Across North America Indicates Real Uptick in Meteoroids
TL;DR
Unusually bright fireballs were seen across North America in March 2026; data from the American Meteor Society suggests a real uptick in large fireball events and meteorite recoveries, beyond reporting bias, with possible contributions from longer meteors and springtime orbital dynamics, while AI and better cameras may amplify reporting but do not fully explain the trend.
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