A homeowner in Monroe, Georgia, got a cosmic surprise when a fiery object crashed through their roof last week. Experts have confirmed it's a 4.56 billion-year-old meteorite, older than Earth itself!
The space rock, now named "Elliotville," blazed across the sky before impacting the home on March 9th. Scientists at the University of Georgia (UGA) are analyzing the meteorite, revealing it's approximately 20 million years older than our planet.
This incredible find offers a rare glimpse into the early solar system. Meteorites like Elliotville are remnants from the formation of our planets, providing valuable clues about the universe's history.
"It's an incredibly exciting discovery," says Dr. Ben Pearson, a UGA scientist. "This meteorite is a time capsule, giving us a direct link to the building blocks of our solar system." The meteorite is currently being studied to unlock more secrets about its composition and origin.
