When Space Rocks Punch In: Meteorites Hit Homes and Fields, Fueling a Boom in Collectors

Three meteorites have fallen to Earth this month, including one that pierced a Texas home, sparking renewed interest from meteorite hunters who are racing to Ohio and other states to recover fragments that can fetch high prices. Experts say the events are random coincidences tied to Earth’s position in space, while ownership typically goes to landowners if a fragment lands on private property.