McDonough Meteorite Specimen Historic 2025 Georgia Observed Fall Official L6 Chondrite 100% Crust

An authentic specimen of the historic McDonough meteorite, an officially classified L6 ordinary chondrite from the widely witnessed Georgia fireball event of June 26, 2025. This remarkable observed fall quickly became one of the most documented American meteorite events in recent years, with satellite detections, radar tracking, video recordings, sonic booms, and hundreds of eyewitness reports across the southeastern United States.

Officially approved and published in Meteoritical Bulletin 114, the McDonough meteorite was recorded by:

• NOAA NEXRAD weather radar systems
• GOES weather satellites
• FAA radar systems
• The Allsky7 meteor observation network
• Hundreds of public eyewitness reports

The fireball produced loud sonic booms and generated radar-documented falling meteorites over Georgia. One stone reportedly struck a house, while numerous fusion-crusted stones were rapidly recovered before heavy rainstorms impacted the strewnfield.

Official Classification

• Name: McDonough
• Country: United States
• State: Georgia
• Observed Fall: Confirmed Fall
• Date Fell: June 26, 2025
• Classification: Ordinary Chondrite (L6)
• Shock Stage: S3
• Weathering Grade: W0
• Total Known Weight: 5.39 kg
• Official Publication: Meteoritical Bulletin 114

The McDonough fall is especially significant because:

• It is a modern fully documented observed fall
• Radar tracked across multiple states
• Satellite detected in real time
• Extremely fresh W0 material
• Limited total recovered mass of only 5.39 kg
• Many stones exhibit strong fusion crust and atmospheric features

Official reports describe:

• Fusion-crusted individuals ranging from 0.1–406 g
• Broad regmaglypts
• Oriented nose-cone forms
• Flow lines
• Whitish gray interiors with olive-green mottling
• Very fresh, minimally weathered material

This specimen represents an outstanding addition for:

• Observed fall meteorite collections
• American meteorite collections
• Fresh fusion-crusted meteorites
• Modern documented falls
• Planetary science collections
• Museum and educational displays

As one of the newest officially classified American witnessed falls, McDonough material has already become highly sought after among collectors due to its scientific documentation, freshness, and historical significance.

Specimen size: 9 × 7 × 7 mm | Weight: 1.0g | Fusion crust: 100%

Condition: Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, atmospheric features, and natural surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display irregular surfaces, fractures, and natural atmospheric entry features.