Ancient Space Rock Shatters Georgia Home—Its Origins Predate Earth Itself!
Ever wonder what it’s like to have a cosmic visitor crash your roof while you’re just minding your own business? Well, buckle up—because the McDonough Meteorite did just that back in June 2025, and it’s not just any old space rock. This chunk of extraterrestrial history is a staggering 4.56 billion years old, making it older than our very own Earth. Yep—you’re basically living under the same roof as a piece of the solar system’s ancient past that originated from that asteroid belt hangout spot between Mars and Jupiter. Talk about an intergalactic surprise party! So, what secrets does this fiery intruder carry from billions of years ago, and could it tell us more about the cosmos… or even warn us about future space rocks with less polite intentions? Time to dig into this stellar saga and maybe rethink how we feel about attic insulation. LEARN MORE
The McDonough Meteorite originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is 4.56 billion years old.
Andrew Davis Tucker/University of GeorgiaThe meteorite crashed to Earth on June 26, landing in McDonough, Georgia, not far from Atlanta.
A meteorite fragment that crashed through a Georgia home’s roof is older than the Earth, according to researchers.
Planetary geologists analyzed the space rock after it blazed through the atmosphere on June 26, 2025. Now, they’ve determined the rock likely formed approximately 4.56 billion years ago — 20 million years before the Earth.
A Meteorite Crashes Into A Georgia Home
As the meteorite entered Earth’s atmosphere on June 26, people across the southeastern United States called authorities to report a fireball slashing through the sky. The space rock was traveling at a speed of “10 football fields in one second,” according to a statement released by the University of Georgia.
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