A fiery meteorite that soared across the skies of southeastern US this summer has been confirmed to be older than Earth itself. It struck a home in Georgia, creating a hole in the roof and leading researchers to study the ancient space rock, which has been identified as a 4.56 billion-year-old meteorite. Experts believe this intriguing fragment, which is 20 million years older than our planet, sheds new light on the early solar system. The University of Georgia scientists have named and analyzed the meteorite, further emphasizing its significance in understanding the history of celestial bodies.