Splat! A meteorite impact recorded by a doorbell camera gave scientists a rare view of a space rock at the moment it hit Earth. The sound is like shattering glass.
Evidence for this comes from a dramatic rise in L-chondrite meteorites found in sedimentary layers around the globe during this time. Rings around planets are not unique — Saturn, Uranus ...
If the meteor doesn’t fully burn up, it lands on Earth as a meteorite. In July 2024, Joe Velaidum and his partner, Laura Kelly, witnessed the cosmic event mere steps outside their home, caught on ...