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Dozens of Southeast Texas residents reported a bright fireball and a loud boom, with social-media posts and KHOU calling for tips. The National Weather Service said satellite data captured something that could be a meteor or meteorite, and witnesses from Katy to Port Aransas described a brief fireball and a rumble; authorities are collecting reports and awaiting more information.
A loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of New Jersey was likely caused by a meteor that entered the atmosphere and disintegrated above New York City. NASA confirmed the meteor passed over the Statue of Liberty before fragmenting above midtown Manhattan. No damage or injuries were reported, and the USGS found no evidence of an earthquake despite reports of shaking.
Authorities in northern Minnesota suspect that a meteor caused a bright flash and loud boom felt across parts of the region on Monday evening. Beltrami County Emergency Management received numerous reports of a bright blue/white flash in the sky followed by an incredibly loud explosion. Home surveillance video captured the blast, which shook windows, walls, and rattled dishes. County authorities speculate it was a meteor and will follow up with other agencies for further investigation.