In April of this year, when we announced a new fireball dataset we call the “Huge Event Travel Distance.” The question then became: is this new dataset a passing trend, or will it continue?
Based on the July 2026 fireball data, this concern has ostensibly materialized into a consistent and concerning new trend that portends a darker future.
June is statistically the lowest month of the year for fireball activity, and July is when the uptick begins now, through the end of the year. The numbers are serious and speak of a new storm brewing through year-end.
The concern now is that we could see new developments, as discussed in our previous article, Signs of Nemesis Outbound Leg. With that thought in mind, let’s dive into the numbers.