Meteorite falls of 1849
One meteorite in the catalogue is recorded as a witnessed fall in 1849: Monroe, in the United States.
What fell in 1849
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | United States | H4 | 8.6 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.