On July 27, 2018, Madagascar experienced an extraordinary evening: the total lunar eclipse—the famous “Blood Moon.” That same night, a brilliant fireball and the subsequent meteorite fall occurred near Benenitra.
Rare large Benenitra meteorite weighing 935 g with complete atmospheric fusion crust preserved following rapid recovery after the witnessed 2018 Madagascar fall. A near-kilogram complete individual combining freshness, rarity, and strong display presence.
This exceptional 935 g Benenitra specimen is among the larger complete individuals recovered from the witnessed 2018 Madagascar fall.
Meteorites of this size preserving complete fusion crust are notably scarce and highly desirable among advanced collectors.
The stone retains its original dark fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry, preserving the meteorite’s authentic natural appearance.
Its substantial mass enhances the visibility of the meteorite’s atmospheric contours and natural sculpting.
Benenitra remains one of the most important recent witnessed meteorite falls from Madagascar.
This near-kilogram specimen combines scientific documentation, freshness, rarity, and museum-quality display potential.
On July 27, 2018, Madagascar experienced an extraordinary evening: the total lunar eclipse—the famous “Blood Moon.” That same night, a brilliant fireball and the subsequent meteorite fall occurred near Benenitra.
People recovered stones very soon after the fall, and one detail shocked them: the rocks felt cold in the hand. Combined with the eclipse atmosphere and the red Moon overhead, a rumor spread rapidly—these must be pieces of the Moon that fell during the eclipse.
In fact, the very first message I received about this event—only a few days later—was someone contacting me to sell “pieces of the Moon.” That is how the Benenitra fall entered my world: through a story that perfectly illustrates how powerful a rare sky event can be on human perception.
