The week of March 18-24 takes us from Day 9 to Full Moon. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bullialdus, located at SW/M7 on the Lunar Map. Bullialdus: [SW/M7; L=22°W] If you recall what Tycho looked like last
Trio of Moon Craters: Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina
The week of March 11-17 takes us from Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight moon craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina viewable on Saturday night. Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [Repeated from Day 5–SE/L12; L=24°E] This is the most
Moon Crater Aristarchus
The week of March 4-10 takes us from Day 24 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristarchus, viewable on Tuesday morning an hour before sunrise. Aristarchus: [NW/G5; L=47°W] The moon crater Aristarchus is the brightest
Rupes Cauchy and Rupes Recta: 2 Best-Known Faults on the Moon
The week of February 26 – March 3 takes us from Day 17 to 23. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, viewable on Tuesday night and located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J13. Rupes Cauchy:
Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain
The week of February 19-25 takes us from Day 11 to 16. This week we will highlight the moon crater Langrenus, viewable on Sunday night. Langrenus & Vendelinus: [SE/K-L16; L=61°E] These craters are the first two segments of the Great
Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range
The week of February 12-18 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, located in the NW quadrant of the field map and viewable on Friday evening. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range
The Bay of Rainbows on the Moon – Sinus Iridum
The week of February 5-11 takes us from Day 25 to Day 2. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, viewable on Tuesday. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6; L=32°W] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows), located in the northwest sector of Mare
Moon Crater Fracastorius – Best Example of Subsidence
The week of January 29 – February 4 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24 This week we will highlight the moon crater Fracastorius, viewable on Tuesday. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located on the south shore of Mare Nectaris, this
Mare Orientale: Moon’s Greatest and Most Pristine Example of a Multi-Ring Impact Basin
The week of January 22-28 takes us from Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight Mare Orientale on the moon, viewable on Tuesday. Mare Orientale/Cordillera Mountains: [SW/L-M libration zone; L=82°W] It is a pity that we are
Three Imposing Moon Craters: Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina
The week of January 15-21 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the moon craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina, viewable on Tuesday night. Day 6 (T=10° E.) Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [Repeated from Day 5–SE/L12;