Recent Meteorite Falls

Defined here as falls from the last 5 calendar years

Recent witnessed meteorite falls are often captured in remarkable detail, with sightings reported by multiple witnesses and frequently recorded by doorbell cameras, dashcams, and dedicated meteor observation networks. Bright fireballs, sonic booms, and precisely tracked trajectories allow for rapid response and recovery, sometimes within hours or days of impact. As a result, these meteorites come with an exceptional level of documentation, linking each specimen to a specific, well-recorded event.

 

Because they are recovered so quickly after landing, witnessed falls are among the freshest meteorites available. They experience minimal exposure to Earth’s atmosphere, moisture, and biological contamination, preserving delicate minerals, fusion crusts, and in some cases even volatile compounds that can degrade over time. This pristine condition makes them especially valuable for scientific study, as well as highly desirable for collectors seeking specimens in near-original state. Most of these falls (like most meteorites in general) are classified as chondrites, though rare and scientifically significant types including achondrites and irons are occasionally represented.

 

Researching recent witnessed falls has provided scientists with real-time data on meteoroid entry, fragmentation, and strewn field distribution, often supported by precise observational and instrumental records. These meteorites help refine our understanding of how space material interacts with Earth’s atmosphere and how different compositions behave during descent. For collectors, recent witnessed falls offer something particularly compelling: a meteorite with a known date, documented journey, and immediate recovery, effectively capturing a moment in modern history. They represent the cutting edge of meteorite discovery, combining scientific importance with a direct and contemporary story of arrival.

Recent Meteorite Falls Collections

Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite

Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite

El Menia 001 - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

El Menia 001 - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.01 g - England (Gloucestershire)

Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.01 g - England (Gloucestershire)
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Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)

Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 6.65g

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 6.65g
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 7g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 17.35g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 19.75g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 20.15g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 22.55g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 34.45g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 35.7g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 43.65g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 115.5g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 61.2g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 67.55g

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 67.55g
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 75.55g

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 75.55g
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 83.2g

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 83.2g
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 86.8g

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 86.8g
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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 1456g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 825g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 1154g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 561g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 854g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 1226g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 206.10g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 375g

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 245g

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.054 g - England (Gloucestershire)

Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.054 g - England (Gloucestershire)
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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.066 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.129 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.1343 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.011 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.0831 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite (Fusion Crust 1 Side approx. 40%) - 0.0385 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.0415 g - England (Gloucestershire)

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Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)

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Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)

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Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)

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Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)

Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - <0.01g - India (Maharashtra)
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Mvskoke Merkv - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - Partial Slice - 0.085g - USA (Oklahoma)

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Mvskoke Merkv - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - Partial Slice - 0.454g - USA (Oklahoma)

Mvskoke Merkv - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - Partial Slice - 0.454g - USA (Oklahoma)
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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.68 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.85 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 3.98 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 5.6 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 3.92 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 1.22 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 3.19 g - Algeria

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El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.79 g - Algeria

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