In a scene straight out of a sci-fi film, a fiery meteorite streaked across the sky before crashing through the roof of a home in McDonough, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. The extraordinary event, which occurred on Monday, left residents in awe and scientists scrambling to study the rare celestial visitor.
Eyewitnesses described a brilliant fireball lighting up the early evening sky before the meteorite made its dramatic descent. "It was like a shooting star, but way bigger and brighter," said one local resident. "Then we heard this loud bang—it was unreal."
Homeowner's Shock
The space rock punched through the roof of a suburban home, landing in the living room. Miraculously, no one was injured. "I thought a plane had crashed," the homeowner told reporters. "Then I saw this smoking rock on my floor. I couldn’t believe it."
Scientific Goldmine
Astronomers and geologists quickly descended on the scene, eager to examine the meteorite. Early analysis suggests it’s a chondrite, a type of meteorite that contains materials dating back to the formation of the solar system. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime find," said one researcher. "It could tell us so much about our cosmic origins."
What’s Next?
The meteorite will be sent to a lab for further study, while the homeowner deals with repairs—and newfound fame. Meanwhile, locals are still buzzing about the otherworldly event that turned their quiet neighbourhood into the centre of a cosmic mystery.
