Meteorite falls of 2009
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 2009, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Ash Creek, at 9.5 kg.
What fell in 2009
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek | United States | L6 | 9.5 kg |
| Grimsby | Canada | H5 | 215 g |
| Jesenice | Slovenia | L6 | 3.67 kg |
| Maribo | Denmark | CM2 | 26 g |
| Whetstone Mountains | United States | H5 | 2.14 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.
Also in 2009: The Bone airburst, 2009.