People across Northeast Ohio were left stunned after hearing a loud boom and spotting a bright streak in the sky early yesterday morning.

Many residents reported the noise sounding like an explosion, with some even calling 911 to figure out what was happening.

Later, NASA confirmed the cause: a 17,000-pound meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere.

As the space rock tore through the sky, it created a sonic boom, which is what people heard across the region. Witnesses described seeing a flash of light followed by the powerful sound moments later.

Audio circulating online includes the booming noise itself, along with 911 calls and residents reacting in real time to the unexpected event.

While the experience startled many, there were no reports of injuries or damage, making it a rare — and safe — cosmic show for those who witnessed it.