Meteorite falls of 2021
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 2021, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Punggur, at 6.6 kg.
Why 2021 matters
On 28 February 2021 a fireball over England was tracked by home and research camera networks, and stones were found on a driveway in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, within hours. It was the first meteorite recovered from a British fall in 30 years, and a rare carbonaceous chondrite.
What fell in 2021
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonin | Poland | Unclassified | Not recorded |
| Punggur | Not recorded | Unclassified | 6.6 kg |
| Winchcombe Famous | United Kingdom | Carbonaceous Chondrite | 602 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.