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Moon Crater Maurolycus Displays a Rich Diversity of Different Types of Features

Moon Crater Maurolycus Displays a Rich Diversity of Different Types of Features

The week of December 8-14 takes us from Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the moon crater Maurolycus (misspelled in the image), visible on Wednesday night close to the terminator. Maurolycus: [SE/P11; L=14°E] Let us venture

Andrew Planck December 8, 2025December 1, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Humboldt: Moon Crater with Cluster of Central Peaks

Humboldt: Moon Crater with Cluster of Central Peaks

The week of December 1-7 takes us from Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Humboldt: [SE/M18; L=81°E] This moon crater is best viewed when

Andrew Planck December 1, 2025November 24, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

3 Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

3 Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

The week of November 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the moon craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [SE/L12; L=24°E] This is

Andrew Planck November 24, 2025November 20, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Furnerius – Southernmost of Moon Craters of the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius – Southernmost of Moon Craters of the Great Eastern Chain

The week of November 17-23 takes us from Day 28 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Sunday night close to the terminator. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the southernmost of the moon

Andrew Planck November 17, 2025November 10, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Aristoteles, Close to the Terminator

Moon Crater Aristoteles, Close to the Terminator

The week of November 10 – November 16 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristoteles, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Aristoteles: [NE/D11; L=17°E] Close to the terminator

Andrew Planck November 10, 2025November 4, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Complex Moon Crater Pythagoras

Complex Moon Crater Pythagoras

The week of November 3 to Nov. 9 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Pythagoras: [NW/C3; L=63°W] There is only a

Andrew Planck November 3, 2025October 12, 2025 complex moon craters, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [SE/L12; L=24°E on The Field Map] This is the most imposing trio of moon craters on the Moon. They are located just west of Mare Nectaris and have their own distinct personalities. Theophilus is a spectacular formation

Andrew Planck October 27, 2025October 12, 2025 chain of moon craters, Lunar Days in October, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Humboldt Best Viewed When Pronounced Libration

Moon Crater Humboldt Best Viewed When Pronounced Libration

The week of October 20-26 takes us from Day 1 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Humboldt: [SE/M18] This moon crater is best viewed when there

Andrew Planck October 20, 2025October 12, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October No Comments Read more

Grimaldi – A Large Basin on the Moon

Grimaldi – A Large Basin on the Moon

The week of October 13-19 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the basin Grimaldi, visible on Tuesday night. Grimaldi: [SW/K3; L=68°W] In comparison to Aristarchus (Day 11), which is the brightest spot

Andrew Planck October 13, 2025October 12, 2025 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October No Comments Read more

The Great Eastern Chain: Conspicuous Chain of Large Moon Craters

The Great Eastern Chain: Conspicuous Chain of Large Moon Craters

The week of October 6-12 takes us from Day 15 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus & Vandelinus, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is

Andrew Planck October 6, 2025October 3, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Moon craters No Comments Read more
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It is highly recommended that you get a copy of Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon, the very finest Moon map available for use at the telescope. It is available for $10.95 at www.skyandtelescope.com and on Amazon. All features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the Field Map and will look like this: Plato: [NW/D9]

Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Andrew Planck
Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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  • Moon Crater Maurolycus Displays a Rich Diversity of Different Types of Features - December 8, 2025
  • Humboldt: Moon Crater with Cluster of Central Peaks - December 1, 2025
  • 3 Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris - November 24, 2025
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