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Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon

Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon

The week of May 22-28 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the Sulpicius Gallus rilles on the moon, viewable on Friday evening. Sulpicius Gallus Rilles: [NE/G10-11; L=10°E] These rilles, located on the south-western

Andrew Planck May 22, 2023May 17, 2023 Lunar Days in May, Mars, Rilles on the Moon, Venus No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

The week of May 15-21 takes us from Day 26 to Day 2. This week we will highlight the moon crater Wargentin, viewable early Sunday morning. Wargentin: [L=60°W] This is one of the more unusual craters on the Moon. When

Andrew Planck May 15, 2023May 10, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Moon craters, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of May 8-14 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, a fault on the moon, viewable on Tuesday before sunrise. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13; L=37°E] Two of the best-known faults on

Andrew Planck May 8, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles on the Moon, Saturn No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Schickard – Floor has Stripes

Moon Crater Schickard – Floor has Stripes

The week of May 1-7 takes us from Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the moon crater Schickard, viewable on Tuesday night and located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map. Schickard: [SW/P4; L=55°W] When

Andrew Planck May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Meteor Shower, Moon craters, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of April 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Thursday and Friday nights. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most

Andrew Planck April 24, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

The week of April 17-April 23 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce & Picard, located in the western portion of Mare Crisium and viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard:

Andrew Planck April 17, 2023April 13, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Critical to Understanding an Important Process that Shaped the Moon

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Critical to Understanding an Important Process that Shaped the Moon

The week of April 10-16 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight moon craters in the Fra Mauro region, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map at K8, and viewable early Thursday

Andrew Planck April 10, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Rilles on the Moon, Saturn No Comments Read more

Promontorium Agarum: Impressive Cape on the Moon

Promontorium Agarum: Impressive Cape on the Moon

The week of April 3-9 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight Promentorium Agarum, located on the eastern edge of Mare Crisium in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at H16, and viewable

Andrew Planck April 3, 2023March 31, 2023 Capes on the moon, Lunar Days in April No Comments Read more

Linné – Simple Moon Crater that Disappeared

Linné – Simple Moon Crater that Disappeared

The week of March 27-April 2 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6 This week we will highlight the moon crater Linné, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at G11 and viewable on Tuesday night. Linné:

Andrew Planck March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Lunar Days in March, Moon craters, Simple Moon Craters No Comments Read more

One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius

One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius

The week of March 20-26 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6 This week we will highlight the moon crater Fracastorius, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located

Andrew Planck March 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more
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