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A Meteorite Older Than the Earth Just Crashed Into Someone’s Living Room

A meteorite that plummeted into the roof and living room of a house in McDonough, Georgia, has now been found to be 20 million years older than Earth. Researchers who examined fragments of the broken meteorite now think that its parent body split from a monster asteroid (which formed before Earth) about 470 million years ago.

Space.com on MSN · 1d

Meteorite that punched a hole through Georgia roof may be older than Earth itself

"This particular meteor that entered the atmosphere has a long history before it made it to the ground of McDonough".

ABC News on MSN · 17h

Meteorite older than Earth smashes through roof of Georgia home, scientists confirm

Scientists confirmed a meteorite that was seen streaking across the sky in June and smashed through the roof of a home in McDonough is 20 million years older than Earth.

Perseid meteor shower to peak

Yahoo · 10m

Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

Aurora photographer Harlan Thomas struck gold, not only capturing Perseid meteors streaking across the sky but also the northern lights dancing overhead! Similar scenes played out last year when the Perseids' peak coincided with a powerful geomagnetic storm that sparked auroras over North America.

Space.com · 4h

Watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12 in free webcast

One of the year's most dazzling sky shows is about to peak as the annual Perseid meteor shower lights up the night — and you can enjoy the event live online. The Perseid meteor shower is expected to reach peak activity on Tuesday evening (Aug.

Forbes · 1d

The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tuesday Night — How To See It At Its Best

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak on Monday, Aug. 12, through Tuesday, Aug. 13, but a waning gibbous moon will make only bright “shooting stars” visible.

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Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say

A meteorite that tore through the sky in June shaking the Southeast with a sonic boom is now believed to be 4.56 billion ...

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Auction of world’s largest Mars meteorite sparks ownership debate

A Martian meteorite sold for US$5.3 million ($9m) at Sotheby’s, sparking questions over its provenance. Photo / The recent ...

Dexerto7h

Man’s home hit by meteor older than Earth

A meteorite that tore through the roof of a U.S. home in June 2025 has been dated at 4.56 billion years old, making it roughly 20 million years older than Earth itself. The impact occurred on June 26 ...

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A large 87-foot asteroid is coming near Earth today at 14,390 mph, NASA confirms

Looking up at the night sky often brings peace. Occasionally, space visitors capture public attention. One such visitor is ...

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