The week of May 23-29 takes us from Day 24 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning just before sunrise. [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further,
The week of May 16-22 takes us from Day 16 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristarchus. Aristarchus: [NW/G5; L=47°W] The moon crater Aristarchus is the brightest spot on the Moon. It is so bright
The week of May 9-15 takes us from Day 8 to Day 15. This week we will highlight a lunar eclipse to take place on Sunday, May 15. A total lunar eclipse will occur on Sunday, May 15. It is
The week of May 2-8 takes us from Day 2 to Day 7. This week we will highlight the Southern Highlands and the crater Stōfler, viewable Sunday evening. Southern Highlands: [SE ±K-R11] There is a veritable blizzard of craters in
The week of April 25 – May 1st takes us from Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the moon crater Kepler, viewable before sunrise on Tuesday. Kepler1: [NW/J6; L=38°W] Kepler is a substantial 20-mile crater with
The week of April 18-24 takes us from Day 17 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina, viewable on Tuesday night. Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [SE/L12] This is the most imposing trio of craters
The week of April 11-17 takes us from Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Mare Humorum on the moon, viewable on Tuesday evening. Mare Humorum: [SW/M6] The Humorum basin is one of the best examples of
The week of April 4-10 takes us from Day 4 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker rilles on the moon and an object informally known as the “Lunar X.” Triesnecker Rilles: [NE/J10] What a great place
The week of March 28 – April 3rd takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt. Humboldt1: [SE/M18] This moon crater is best viewed when there is a pronounced libration; tonight
The week of March 21-27 takes us from Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the moon craters Aristoteles and Eudoxus, viewable early Wednesday morning. Aristoteles1: [NE/D11; L=17°E] Close to the terminator this morning there is an