Northwest Africa 6888 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 6888
- Year Discovered: 2011
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (24.64283, -14.68783)
- Mass: 208 grams
- Classification: Lunar
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 6888 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 6888 meteorite was discovered in 2011. It was recovered in Morocco (24.64283, -14.68783). It has a mass of 208 grams.
Northwest Africa 6888 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 6888’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 6888 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