Insane sound of meteorite striking Earth has been captured for the first time on doorbell camera

The astonishing sound of a meteorite striking Earth has been captured for the very first time on a doorbell camera, offering a rare glimpse of this extraordinary phenomenon. It’s not something most people ever get to experience, as it often comes down to sheer luck and being in the right place at the right time.

For one couple living in Prince Edward Island, Canada, their security camera turned out to be in just the right spot to record this incredible moment.

In July 2024, Joe and Laura Velaidum were puzzled when they discovered grey dust scattered outside their house. Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to review the footage from their doorbell camera. What they saw left them speechless.

Pieces of the meteorite were sent off to be identified (University of Alberta Meteorite Collection)

The recording showed a rock seemingly materializing out of nowhere, hurtling down from the sky before crashing to the ground near their home. The couple wasted no time collecting the shattered pieces of the rock and sent samples to the University of Alberta for analysis.

Chris Herd, curator of the university’s meteorite collection, later confirmed that the fragments were indeed from outer space. Speaking to CBC, Herd said, “As the first and only meteorite from the province of Prince Edward Island, the Charlottetown Meteorite sure announced its arrival in a spectacular way. No other meteorite fall has been documented like this, complete with sound.”

Herd highlighted the significance of the discovery, adding, “It’s really awesome. It’s actually the first and only meteorite ever found on the Island, and what a way to make that discovery. Every time this happens, it’s a new sample from space. It’s from the asteroid belt… between Mars and Jupiter, so it’s come a long way.”

Meteorites typically enter Earth’s atmosphere at an astonishing speed of around 60,000 kilometers per hour (37,280 mph). By the time they reach the ground, their speed slows significantly. In this case, the meteorite likely struck at a speed of about 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), Herd explained.

The timing of the event was almost eerily close. Joe Velaidum had been outside walking his dogs just minutes before the meteorite landed near the very spot where he had been standing. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it’s a reminder of just how unpredictable and extraordinary these events can be.

Who would have guessed that a simple doorbell camera could capture something so completely out of this world? This unique recording not only provides an exciting glimpse into space phenomena but also adds an entirely new chapter to the natural history of Prince Edward Island.

Featured Image Credit: Nazarii Neshcherenskyi/Getty Images/University of Alberta Meteorite Collection