Unprecedented Recording
A homeowner on , , captured both video and audio of a meteorite striking near his home, a first in recorded history. The event occurred in July 2024 but was announced recently.
The meteorite, now named the Charlottetown Meteorite, was confirmed to be an ordinary chondrite, the most common type of meteorite, by from the .
Close Call and Scientific Significance
Joe Velaidum, the homeowner, had been standing exactly where the meteorite struck just minutes before the impact, highlighting the event's extraordinary nature and his narrow escape.
This incident adds a new dimension to natural history and meteorite studies, offering a unique opportunity to analyze the sound and impact of a meteorite fall, with the potential to enhance understanding of such cosmic events.