Fell 12th February 1947 A.D. A section of Sikhote-Alin meteorite, showing the characteristic outer surfaces. Classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IIAB and with a coarse octahedrite structure. See Meteoritical Bulletin and database. 6.9 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). From Primorye, Russia. Private Shropshire, UK collection. Apanied by an information slip. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell during daylight at 10:38 am local time on 12th February, 1947. Witnesses reported a fireball that was brighter than the sun. It came from about 15 degrees east of north and descended at an angle of 41 degrees. It left a trail of smoke and dust 20 miles long which lingered for several hours. Light and sound from the fall were observed for two hundred miles around the point of impact. [No Reserve]