Meteorite falls of 1846
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1846, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Schönenberg, at 8 kg.
What fell in 1846
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | United States | H6 | 2.3 kg |
| Monte Milone | Italy | L5 | 3.13 kg |
| Schönenberg | Germany | L6 | 8 kg |
A witnessed fall is a meteorite seen or heard coming down and then picked up, as opposed to a find, which is discovered later with no record of its arrival. The mass is the total recovered, often from many pieces.