Summary
A bright object, likely a meteor or space junk, was seen in the sky over parts of the Southeastern U.S. on June 26, 2025. The National Weather Service reported sightings mainly from Georgia and South Carolina, and a house in Georgia was damaged when a rock broke through its roof.
Key Facts
- A bright object appeared in the midday sky over southeastern U.S. on June 26, 2025.
- The National Weather Service suggested it might be a meteor or space debris.
- Most sightings occurred around 12:30 p.m. in Georgia and South Carolina.
- A house in Henry County, Georgia, was damaged by the object, which left a golf ball-sized hole.
- Officials are investigating the object about 25 miles southeast of Atlanta.
- Over 140 people across various states reported seeing the fireball.
- Bright fireballs like this are caused by objects entering Earth's atmosphere and slowing down.
- While many objects enter the atmosphere, they usually break into very small pieces before reaching the ground.
