Meteorite falls of 1973
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1973, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Lichtenberg, at 4 kg.
What fell in 1973
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City | United States | H6 | 1.4 kg |
| Lichtenberg | South Africa | H6 | 4 kg |
| Natal | Not recorded | Stone-uncl | 1.4 g |
| San Juan Capistrano | United States | H6 | 56 g |
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.