"'The first quarter of 2026 has produced what appears to be a significant surge in large fireball events. The data, drawn from the AMS database going back to 2011, shows a pattern that warrants serious investigation.'"
"'These are rocks from the inner solar system. There is no evidence of anomalous trajectory behavior, controlled flight, or non-natural composition.'"
"'The recent uptick of space rocks ripping through the atmosphere cannot be definitively explained by local meteor showers or other natural events in space.'"
In early 2026, reports of fireballs have surged, with 2,046 tracked since January, surpassing previous years. The American Meteor Society noted a significant increase in large fireball events, with 38 major incidents reported. While some witnesses speculated about UFOs, AMS clarified that these fireballs are natural meteors from the inner solar system. The increase cannot be attributed to local meteor showers or other natural events. Although large meteors can be dangerous, such occurrences are extremely rare.
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