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Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania

Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania

Summary

A suspected meteor was seen over Ohio and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service and NASA confirmed it was a fireball that entered the atmosphere near Cleveland, Ohio.

Key Facts

  • A suspected meteor appeared over Pennsylvania and Ohio on a Tuesday morning.
  • People in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a fireball.
  • The National Weather Service shared information online about the event.
  • NASA confirmed that a fireball, a type of very bright meteor, fell near Cleveland, Ohio.
  • The fireball was so fast it broke the sound barrier, creating a loud noise known as a "kaboom."

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