The sonic boom and streak of light from the meteorite earlier this year made many Houstonians look to the sky. Now, that meteorite is on display for free at the museum for Houstonians to see a part of Space City history.
At about the time of the formation of the Earth and Solar System, an asteroid was formed as well. Four-and-a-half billion years later, on March 21, a chunk of it crashed into Sherrie James’ home north of Houston.
The meteorite, roughly the size of a large fist, tore through the roof of James’ home in spring, smashed into the floor of her daughter’s bedroom, bounced back up to the ceiling, and finally landed by her daughter’s bed…