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Bright Fireball Lights Up East Coast, Shakes Homes

4/8/2026

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  • On April 7, 2026, a bright fireball was seen across the East Coast between 3 and 4 p.m.
  • The American Meteor Society received reports from the Carolinas to New York, with about 200 witnesses.
  • Observers described a bright flash and green fragments.
  • In New Jersey, residents heard loud booms that shook homes.
  • The American Meteor Society classified the event as a fireball due to its brightness.