Older than Planet Earth: 100-kg meteor, dating back to 4.6 billion years, unveils secrets of our solar system

The Murchison meteorite, which fell in Australia in 1969, is over 4.6 billion years old and provides insights into the solar system's formation. It contains pre-solar grains and organic compounds, possibly contributing to the origins of life on Earth.

Older than Planet Earth: 100-kg meteor, dating back to 4.6 billion years, unveils secrets of our solar system
The Murchison meteorite, which fell in Australia in 1969, is over 4.6 billion years old and provides insights into the solar system's formation. It contains pre-solar grains and organic compounds, possibly contributing to the origins of life on Earth.