New York Driver Captures Meteor on Dashcam While Heading to Fishing
Dan Wilcox, a driver from Rome, New York, captured a meteor on his dashcam while driving on Erie Boulevard on May 30, 2026. The meteor, described as a bright fireball, was part of a larger event confirmed by the American Meteor Society. The meteor entered Earth's atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border, creating a sonic boom felt from Delaware to Montreal. Wilcox, who was on his way to go fishing, did not immediately realize he had recorded the event. The footage was later shared with the American Meteor Society, confirming it was part of the larger meteor event.