Oklahoma Shooting Star Shocks Residents, Inspires Awe Across the U.S.

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• Brilliant meteor lit up the sky across multiple states.
• Residents captured stunning videos of a fiery streak.
• Reports came in from many areas with no reported injuries.

A spectacular meteor caused a loud boom heard throughout eastern states on March 17, delighting skywatchers.

The National Weather Service confirmed the event, and officials noted its first visibility above Lake Erie.

It shook my whole house, Andrea Witt from Lorain County, Ohio, tells TODAY.com.

Witt filmed the meteor flying over her home, capturing her shocked reaction.

It really did sound like it came from the sky directly over my home, Jess Adamini says.

It was extremely loud. It shook the ground. It’s kind of remarkable.

Videos from school buses and homes showed the shiny object tumbling southeast before fragmenting over Valley City.

We heard this boom and big boom and a vibration in the building, Cleveland business owner Terry Peterson told WKYC.

Ralph Harvey from Case Western Reserve University called it small in asteroid terms but fast-moving.

Rocks hitting the atmosphere, even the tenuous upper atmosphere, at that speed, it’s like slamming into a brick wall, he said.

The American Meteor Society received over 150 reports from states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and even Ontario.

This reminds us of Earth’s daily cosmic visitors.

Embrace the universe’s wonders and share your stargazing moments for more positive vibes!