Trending Now - Meteor Lights up Texas Sky, Causes Sonic Booms, NASA Reports

WHO:

NASA

WHAT:

A 3-foot-wide meteor entered the atmosphere at about 35,000 mph.

The meteor disintegrated north of Houston, Texas.

The meteor caused sonic booms over Texas.

WHERE:

The meteor was observed streaking across the sky in Texas.

Suspected meteorites may have landed in neighborhoods in Harris and Montgomery Counties, Texas.

A suspected meteorite broke through a home’s roof in Houston.

WHEN:

The meteor event occurred on March 23rd, 2026.

The meteor entered the atmosphere shortly before disintegrating.

WHY:

The meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere, leading to its disintegration and the resulting sonic booms.

HOW:

The meteor traveled at nearly 35,000 mph before breaking into pieces while entering the atmosphere.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:50 UTC)

Today, NASA reported that a 3-foot-wide meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere at about 35,000 miles per hour and disintegrated north of Houston, Texas, causing sonic booms throughout the region. The meteor was observed streaking across the sky, and suspected meteorites may have landed in neighborhoods in Harris and Montgomery Counties, with one reportedly breaking through a home’s roof in Houston. This event occurred earlier today, March 23, 2026, as the meteor made its rapid descent into the atmosphere.