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Meteorite That Crashed Into Georgia Home Is Older Than Earth, Scientists Reveal |

Last updated: August 11, 2025 4:10 am
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The Sky’s Gift: A Meteorite Older than Earth Crashes in Georgia

In a cosmic twist of fate, a meteorite has recently made headlines after crashing through the roof of a home in Georgia, and scientists are reporting that this celestial rock predates our planet by a staggering margin. Yes, you read that right: older than Earth itself!

Navigating the celestial highways, NASA confirmed that this fiery object streaked across the Georgian sky on June 26, spectacularly exploding in a daylight display. A fragment eventually landed in McDonough, prompting researchers from the University of Georgia to dive into an analysis of the extraterrestrial debris.

According to CBS, the findings indicate that this meteorite formed approximately 4.56 billion years ago—about 20 million years before our beloved Earth even had a chance to make its grand debut.

The meteor’s dramatic descent didn’t go unnoticed; hundreds of spectators across Georgia and neighboring states reported witnessing a dazzling fireball accompanied by a thunderous sonic boom. Talk about a showstopper!

Massive Fireball Spotted Streaking Across Southeastern U.S. Skies (VIDEO)

As it hurtled towards Earth, the meteorite slowed down but still struck the Henry County residence at an impressive speed of over 1 km per second. The impact yielded several fragments, which scientists are now meticulously studying.

“This particular meteor that entered the atmosphere has a long history before it made it to the ground of McDonough,” remarked Scott Harris, a geologist at the University of Georgia.

#BREAKING: A geologist says a meteorite fragment that smashed through a man’s roof in Henry County, Georgia, is actually older than Earth itself. pic.twitter.com/KVxETJ3Mop

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) August 9, 2025

Utilizing advanced optical and electron microscopy techniques, Harris’s team identified the meteorite as a chondrite—the most prevalent type of stony meteorite, typically dating back to that elusive 4.56 billion-year mark.

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The homeowner has reported that tiny traces of cosmic dust continue to appear around the property, marking this event as the 27th documented meteorite in the state of Georgia. That’s quite an impressive collection!

“In recent years, we’ve seen meteorite recoveries happening more frequently than ever before,” explained Harris. “What used to be a rare occurrence every few decades is now happening multiple times within just 20 years.”

He attributes this increase to modern technology and a vigilant public, which together are enhancing our ability to recover meteorites. Harris plans to publish comprehensive findings regarding the composition and velocity of this cosmic visitor, research that could bolster our understanding of potential asteroid dangers.

“One day, we might face a significant threat from a large asteroid,” he cautioned. “If we can prepare for that, we want to be ready.”

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