Oldest Meteorite in US Hit Home in Atlanta, Researchers Say

A meteorite that crashed into a home in Atlanta, Georgia, is now believed to be older than the Earth itself. Researchers studying the meteorite that tore through the sky in June have determined that it is approximately 4.56 billion years old. The University of Georgia planetary geologist Scott Harris, who examined a fragment of the space rock, confirmed its ancient age. This discovery has sparked significant interest among the scientific community. Harris explained that analyzing the meteorite’s composition and age provides crucial insights into the early stages of our solar system’s formation.