“Peekskill Meteorite Hits Chevy Malibu in New York on Oct. 9, 1992” — what this page in the network covers. On October 9, 1992, a bowling ball-sized meteorite crashed into a parked Chevrolet Malibu in Peekskill, New York, after blazing across the sky. The event was witnessed by thousands across the eastern United States, many of whom captured the fireball on video—a rare occurrence at the time. The meteorite, later named the Peekskill meteorite, weighed about 27 pounds and punched through the car's trunk, narrowly missing the gas tank.
Its owner, Michelle Knapp, heard the crash from inside her home and discovered the smoking, damaged car. The meteorite was recovered and became one of the most documented falls in history, providing scientists with valuable data on its trajectory and composition. It later sold at auction for $69,000, highlighting the scientific and collector value of such space rocks. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.