A meteorite fragment that crashed through the roof of a home in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, has been confirmed by scientists to be approximately 4.56 billion years old, making it about 20 million years older than the Earth. The meteorite was part of a fireball that exploded in the sky on June 26, 2025, visible across several states in the southeastern United States. Researchers from the University of Georgia, including geology expert Scott Harris, studied the fragments and determined the meteorite's age, indicating it formed shortly before the Earth itself. The meteorite, roughly the size of a cherry tomato, not only punctured the roof but also left a dent in the floor of the residence. This discovery adds to the scientific understanding of early celestial bodies predating the formation of the planet.