# Meteorite that landed in Cape Cod was a 'lone wolf' from the outer solar system, scientists find

Source: [Latest from Space.com](https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/meteorite-that-landed-in-cape-cod-was-a-lone-wolf-from-beyond-jupiter-scientists-find) · 2026-11-09 · Space
Page: https://themorning.science/story/meteorite-that-landed-in-cape-cod-was-a-lone-wolf-from-the-outer-solar-system-sc-955671ded38b8d01
Kind: research · Impact: low

## In brief

- A bright daytime meteor fell over Cape Cod Bay in May 2026.
- Astronomers combined radar, infrasound, dash-cam and security camera footage to trace its path.
- The object is reported to have been a small asteroid perturbed by Jupiter onto a comet-like orbit toward Earth.

## Why it matters

The study shows that multi-sensor records from radar, infrasound and everyday cameras can reconstruct a meteorite's pre-impact orbit and origin.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: Scientists report tracing the Cape Cod meteorite to an outer solar system origin

## Coverage

- [Meteorite that landed in Cape Cod was a 'lone wolf' from the outer solar system, scientists find](https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/meteorite-that-landed-in-cape-cod-was-a-lone-wolf-from-beyond-jupiter-scientists-find) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-09

Tags: meteorites, asteroids, solar system, meteor observation, jupiter

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