On March 21, 2026, residents of Houston, Texas, experienced a loud explosion that was later confirmed to be caused by a one-ton meteorite entering the Earth's atmosphere at nearly 35,000 miles per hour. The meteor exploded at an altitude of 29 miles, creating a pressure wave that resulted in a sonic boom heard across the area. A piece of the meteorite struck a home in the Cypress Station district, where Sherrie James discovered a heavy rock on her ceiling after hearing an explosion inside her house. Emergency services were called to investigate, initially suspecting airplane debris, but confirmed it was indeed a meteorite. Eyewitnesses described seeing a glowing fireball and feeling vibrations from the impact. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although meteorite landings are rare, especially in populated areas. This incident created what scientists refer to as a 'strewn field' of debris, highlighting the unusual nature of this event in Houston.