Ensisheim Meteorite Fall
- When
- 1492
- Where
- Ensisheim, Alsace; Wheat field near Ensisheim
- Episodes
- 2
On November 7, 1492, a stony meteorite fell in a wheat field near Ensisheim, Alsace. The event was observed as a distant fireball, and residents gathered to extract the mass from the impact site. The object remains preserved in a local museum.
Episodes
- Atmospheric Entry
The meteorite entered Earth's atmosphere, creating a fireball visible from a distance of up to 150 kilometers before landing near Ensisheim.
- Impact and Recovery
The meteorite landed in a wheat field, and residents gathered to extract it from the impact hole and remove pieces.
Background and detail
The Fall. The meteorite entered the atmosphere on November 7, 1492, visible as a fireball up to 150 kilometers away. It landed in a wheat field outside the walled town. Residents from Ensisheim and nearby farms gathered to raise the object from its impact hole and began removing pieces.
People involved
- Residents of Ensisheim · Witnesses and recoverers
Sources
- Ensisheim meteorite Wikipedia
- Ensisheim Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-15
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