Lunar meteorite Bechar – Algeria

Lunar meteorites are pieces of rock that have been ejected from the Moon by the impact of an asteroid, which hurls the material into space. Some of this ejected material, if it has enough velocity, escapes the Moon's gravitational field and heads towards Earth. The journey can take thousands to millions of years before the meteorite finally enters the Earth's atmosphere and hits the surface. These rare rocks provide valuable information about the composition, geology and history of the Moon.

The Bechar meteorite was discovered on March 24, 2022 in Algeria and is classified as a lunar breccia, a type of rock composed of various fragments of rocks and minerals that are usually joined together as a result of impact events on the Moon. The Bechar meteorite consists of many small rocks that do not have a fusion crust. These stones have light brown weathering-influenced surfaces, while their interiors are dark grey. Small white clasts and rare small metal grains are visible inside.