Residents across New Jersey were treated to a stunning sight early Wednesday morning as a massive fireball lit up the sky. The sighting added to the series of unusual natural phenomena in the Garden State and surrounding areas, with recent events including an earthquake and a solar eclipse.
The spectacle was caused by an apparent meteor falling to Earth, creating a brilliant streak of light that was visible in several towns in New Jersey, as well as in parts of Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. Reports of the event were made to the American Meteor Society by residents who witnessed the phenomenon.
One resident, Linda Price Heines from Wall Township, New Jersey, shared security camera footage of the flash flying across the sky at 3:43 a.m. The footage captured the brief but intense moment as the fireball streaked through the darkness, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed it.
Numerous residents in the region reported sightings of the fireball around the same time frame, with descriptions varying from bright green to neon in color. Some residents, like Darren T from Hackettstown in Warren County, expressed awe at witnessing such a rare event in their area. Meanwhile, others, like Christina V from Linden, New Jersey, were left stunned by the unexpected sight and hurried to share their experience with others.
The phenomenon was not limited to New Jersey, as reports of the fireball came in from as far as Delaware and Connecticut. Residents in different states expressed their amazement at the sight, with many describing it as surreal and incredible. The event added a sense of wonder and mystery to the already eventful week of celestial occurrences in the region.