Northwest Africa 4881 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4881
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 606 grams
- Classification: Lunar
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4881 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4881 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 606 grams.
Northwest Africa 4881 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Northwest Africa 4881’s official classification is Lunar. The classification “Lunar” simply means that it’s a lunar meteorite, which is a type of meteorite composed of rocks that originated from the Moon and were ejected by lunar impacts before falling to Earth.
The Northwest Africa 4881 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/15/24