In a groundbreaking event, Canadian resident Joe Velaidum managed to capture both video and audio of a meteorite crashing to Earth, marking what scientists believe to be the first instance of such an occurrence being recorded in this manner. According to a report by CBC News, the meteorite struck Prince Edward Island (PEI) in a rare and spectacular fashion.

Velaidum recounted the near-miss, saying, “The shocking thing for me is that I was standing right there just a couple of minutes before impact. If I’d seen it, I probably would’ve been standing right there, and it could have…”.

Adding to the intrigue, Velaidum’s daughter, Laura Kelly, explained the family’s initial reaction to the mysterious object. “My father thought it could be a meteorite and sent us a link to the University of Alberta’s Meteorite Reporting System. I’ll admit, we were sceptical at first,” Kelly shared. However, the family’s doubts soon turned to awe as experts confirmed the object’s celestial origins.

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“We are now in awe that a piece of ancient interstellar space could travel millions of miles and land, literally, on our doorstep,” Kelly added, reflecting the wonder and rarity of the incident.

The University of Alberta investigated the find and classified the meteorite as an ordinary chondrite. Chris Herd, a geologist and professor from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, described the event as “momentous.” Herd noted, “As the first and only meteorite from the province of PEI, and possibly the Maritimes, the Charlottetown Meteorite announced its arrival in a spectacular way.”

This extraordinary occurrence not only enriches scientific understanding but also highlights the unpredictability of cosmic events. For the Velaidum family, the moment will forever be a testament to the wonders of the universe—and their incredible proximity to its mysteries.