4.56-billion-year-old McDonough meteorite older than Earth crashes into Georgia home; stuns scientists

On June 26, 2024, a 4.56-billion-year-old meteorite crashed into a Georgia home, drawing scientific attention. Named McDonough, the meteorite is older than Earth and offers insights into the early solar system. Researchers are studying its composition to understand planetary formation, and fragments will be displayed at the Tellus Science Museum.