European Space Agency Probing Fireball that Hit German Home

A meteor soared across Europe—and possibly hit a house

No one was injured at the home in Germany, but the ESA is investigating.

European Space Agency probing fireball that hit German home

The European Space Agency said it is investigating a fireball that streaked across the skies of Europe on the weekend before reportedly punching a football-sized hole in the roof of a German home.

Falling meteorite smashes hole in roof of German house after spectacular 'fireball' explosion over Europe

A German town has been peppered by meteorites after a stunning "fireball" exploded in the skies over central Europe. One extraterrestrial fragment landed in a bedroom after punching a soccer ball-size hole through the building's roof.

ESA analyzing fireball over Europe on 8 March 2026

Huge Fireball Lights Up European Skies As Meteorite Slams Into A German Roof

A bright meteoric fireball streaked across the European sky, providing a rare and dramatic six-second-long display for onlookers with their phones and cameras.

Fireball Lights Up Skies Over Western Europe, ESA Launches Probe To Study Mysterious Meteor

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Western Europe on Sunday evening (March 8), leaving thousands of people stunned as it illuminated the sky for several seconds. The spectacular celestial event was witnessed across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Observers described seeing a glowing object racing across the sky from southwest to northeast, shining intensely before breaking apart into fragments at approximat…