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Fireball Dazzles New England During Orionid Meteor Shower

10/19/2025

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A fireball lit up the skies over New England late Friday night.
Sightings were reported across the region, including Canada and New York City.
A photo from New Hampshire's White Mountains captured the bright green light.
The American Meteor Society noted numerous fireball sightings coinciding with the peak of the Orionid meteor shower.
The event highlights the natural phenomenon of fireballs, which are exceptionally bright meteors visible over large areas.

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A fireball lit up the skies over New England late Friday night.
Sightings were reported across the region, including Canada and New York City.
A photo from New Hampshire's White Mountains captured the bright green light.
The American Meteor Society noted numerous fireball sightings coinciding with the peak of the Orionid meteor shower.
The event highlights the natural phenomenon of fireballs, which are exceptionally bright meteors visible over large areas.