McDonough meteorite
Meteor event in the south-eastern US
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On June 26, 2025, a large meteor was observed falling and burning up over the Southeastern United States.[1]
| McDonough | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Ordinary chondrite |
| Group | L6 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33°23′31.87″N 84°12′25″W |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 2025-06-26 |
| TKW | 5.391 kilograms (11.89 lb) |
| Strewn field | Yes |
Event
On June 26, 2025, a daytime fireball was reported over the US states of Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. It was widely captured over CCTV cameras and vehicular dash cams. It produced a loud sonic boom that could be heard as far away as Virginia.[2][3][4][5] Several fragments fell through the roofs of buildings in McDonough, Georgia and were collected by researchers from the University of Georgia.[6] Subsequent analysis showed that the meteorite, officially named McDonough, was an L6 chondrite.[6][7]
