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Unusual Daytime Fireball Lights Up Eastern US and Creates Sonic Boom

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On Tuesday morning, a rare fireball was observed across several states in the eastern United States, including Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The meteor was bright enough to be seen during daylight and caused a sonic boom in the Cleveland area as it broke the sound barrier. This event is significant as daytime fireballs are infrequent, requiring a brightness that surpasses nighttime meteors. The American Meteor Society noted that there are no active meteor showers until the Lyrids begin on April 17, making this sighting even more exceptional.

Key Details: • Fireball sighting reported around 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday. • Sonic boom heard in Cleveland area as meteor broke sound barrier. • Next meteor shower, the Lyrids, starts on April 17.

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