Rare Daytime Meteor Fireball Over Southeastern US

A rare daytime fireball, classified as a bolide meteor, was observed streaking across the southeastern United States on June 26, 2025, with sightings from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and as far north as the Virginia-North Carolina border. The American Meteor Society received over 140 reports and dashcam as well as home security videos captured the event, which was visible in broad daylight. Satellite-based lightning detection systems, including those operated by NOAA, confirmed the meteor's bright trajectory through a clear sky. Some witnesses reported a sonic boom, which may have caused earthquake-like tremors in Georgia, and a rock reportedly fell through a resident's roof. Experts note that while bolides are globally regular, witnessing one locally is rare, and more fireballs could be possible during the ongoing Bootid meteor shower. Authorities continue to encourage witnesses to submit reports to aid scientific study.