Meteorite falls of 1889
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1889, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Jelica, at 34 kg.
What fell in 1889
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ergheo | Somalia | L5 | 20 kg |
| Ferguson | United States | OC | 220 g |
| Jelica | Serbia | LL6 | 34 kg |
| Lundsgård | Sweden | L6 | 11 kg |
| Mighei | Ukraine | CM2 | 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.