Sound of meteorite hitting Earth recorded for first time ever [Video]

By Dean Murray

A couple captured the sound of a meteorite hitting Earth for first time ever – on their home security camera.

Laura Kelly and partner Joe Velaidum were curious about the dust in front of their home in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island in July 2024.

They checked CCTV footage and noticed an astonishing sight: the exact moment a rock came out of nowhere and landed on the path, scattering gray dust and fragments across the walk and grass.

University of Alberta, who studied the rock sample, said: “Blink and you’ll miss it: the rock can only be seen in one frame of the video, which indicates rapid movement, but the exploding dust and sound of the impact was undeniable. It clearly came from the sky and appeared to be a meteorite.”

The homeowners recovered about 7 grams of the rock from the grass next to the walkway, returning to pick up more samples in the coming days …