Possible Meteorite Causes Loud Bang Hitting House's Roof in New Jersey

News reports showed that a likely meteorite hit a home in New Jersey, causing authorities to investigate the potential meteorite.

A possible meteorite caused a hole in a house in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, resulting in a loud bang in the area.

Reports showed that the impact of the potential meteorite did not cause any injuries after it hit a house.

Likely meteorite

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According to the latest reports from AccuWeather and The Guardian, the Hopewell Township Police Department immediately responded and found that a likely space rock had fallen into the house.

Based on the said police department, the possible space rock managed to penetrate the roof of the house.

According to The Guardian's report, Suzy Kop explained that the possible meteorite managed to fall into her father's bedroom in the afternoon at around 1:00 p.m., loca time 

Reports noted that experts are expected to look into the said space rock to identify if it is really from space.

The Guardian reported that the people did not touch the object until it was clear.

Authorities said that experts would determine the object.

The reports also said that the object could be likely from the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower, which is popular for its speed.

NASA Solar System's website shows that the meteor shower emerged in early May. The report said the showers were active from April 15 to May 27.

NASA added that the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower could have about 10 to 30 meteor showers per hour, which is noticeable in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres.

More facts about meteor

According to NASA, meteors are from broken asteroids or comets.

Meanwhile, the American Museum of Natural History explained that meteorites help scientists and experts understand the solar system because they are considered old in existence.

In addition, the article said that meteorites could provide information on how space, the Sun and solar systems.

The American Museum of Natural History added that meteorites from space falling to Earth can be small or big.

Astronomical events this year

Astronomy and space lovers are looking forward to amazing and mesmerizing astronomical events this year.

Must-see astronomical events can unfold this May. According to AccuWeather Astronomy News, astronomy lovers can expect the first week of May with remarkable sightings.

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On May 5, AccuWeather reported that Full Flower Moon was expected. The report explained that the name is related to the abundance of beautiful flowers this May.

On May 23, the report added that planets Mars and Venus with the Sun are expected to converge, noting that the two planets could seem to be closer to one another.

As a result, stargazers and space lovers should not miss the spectacular views and moments. It is best to prepare your telescope and cameras.

Setting your calendar for amazing astronomy events is helpful.

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