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Fireball Spotted over Southeast US May Have Been Caused by Meteor, American Meteor Society Says

A large fireball was sighted over metro Atlanta and surrounding states on June 25, 2025, during the afternoon between 12:25 and 12:40 pm.
The fireball likely originated from a meteor that traveled too fast to be part of known showers like the June Bootids, according to the American Meteor Association.
Sightings and reports came from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and other areas, with some witnesses describing a bright ball with a tail fading above the tree line on Faris Road.
Authorities reported hearing a loud boom and shaking ground, and the National Weather Service confirmed the event with satellite and eyewitness data, noting no initial damage.
The fireball event indicates a meteor or multiple remnants dispersed over a wide geographic area, with investigations ongoing by weather and meteor organizations.

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