The week of September 16-22 takes us from Day 17 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the Southern Highlands and the crater Stōfler, viewable early Friday morning. Southern Highlands: [SE ±K-R11] There is a veritable blizzard of craters
Sinus Iridum, the Bay of Rainbows on the Moon
The week of September 9-15 takes us from Day 11 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, the Bay of Rainbows, viewable on Monday evening. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows), located in the
Largest dome on the Moon: Valentine Dome
The week of September 2-8 takes us from Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the Valentine Dome, viewable on Thursday evening. Valentine Dome: [NE/F11] Keep a close eye on the movement of the terminator, and when
Complex of Domes and Lunar Swirls on the Moon
The week of August 26 – September 1 takes us from Day 25 to Day 3. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker and Reiner Gamma, both visible Tuesday morning around 4:00 a.m. Mons Rümker: [NW/E4] Unfortunately this feature is
Julius Caesar on the Moon
The week of August 19-25 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the crater Julius Caesar viewable early Wednesday morning around 1:00 a.m. Julius Caesar1 : [NE/J11; L=15°E] Drop down to the Sea of
Mons Rümker and Reiner Gamma: Complex of Domes and Lunar Swirls on the Moon
The week of August 12-18 takes us from Day 12 to the end of Day 17. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker and Reiner Gamma. Mons Rümker: [NW/E4] Unfortunately this feature is too close to the Moon’s limb to
Arago Domes
The week of August 5-11 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the Arago domes viewable on Tuesday night. Arago domes: [NE/J12] Near the crater Arago there is a pair of very large domes,
Taruntius: Floor Fractured Moon Crater
The week of July 29 – August 4 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the crater Taruntius, viewable on Sunday evening. Taruntius: [NE/J14] Located on the north shore of Fertility, Taruntius is a
Crater Rima Hyginus: Pivot Point is a Curiosity
The week of July 22-28 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus viewable early Tuesday morning. Rima Hyginus: [NE/J10] At the west end of the Ariadaeus rille, there is a narrow diagonal
Complex Moon Crater Pythagoras and 50th Anniversary of Landing on the Moon
The week of July 15-21 takes us from the end of Day 13 (nearly full moon) to Day 19. This week we will highlight the crater Pythagoras, viewable on Monday evening. Pythagoras: [NW/C3] There is only a brief period during