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Moon Crater Mare Crisium and Multi-Ring Imprint

Moon Crater Mare Crisium and Multi-Ring Imprint

The week of November 2nd – November 8 takes us from Lunar Day 17 to Day 22. This week we will highlight Mare Crisium, viewable on Monday Night. Mare Crisium: [NE/H15] On Day 17 you should be able to observe

Andrew Planck November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Philolaus: Lunar Impact Crater

Philolaus: Lunar Impact Crater

The week of October 26 – November 1st takes us from Lunar Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the crater Philolaus, viewable on Tuesday evening (Day 11). Philolaus is a lunar impact crater that is located

Andrew Planck October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

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

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

The week of October 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard, viewable starting Monday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15] The two largest intact craters on Mare Crisium

Andrew Planck October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Meteor Shower No Comments Read more

Humboldt: Moon Crater Best Viewed When There is a Pronounced Libration

Humboldt: Moon Crater Best Viewed When There is a Pronounced Libration

The week of October 12-18 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 2. For the first part of the week, you’ll have to be up pretty early to see the Moon. On Tuesday, it rises at 3:04 AM; on

Andrew Planck October 12, 2020October 11, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Plinius: Between Tranquillity and Serenity

Moon Crater Plinius: Between Tranquillity and Serenity

The week of October 5-11 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the crater Plinius, viewable on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Plinius: [NE/H12] Standing sentinel between Tranquillity and Serenity is the crater Plinius,

Andrew Planck October 5, 2020October 4, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Lunar Swirl Reiner Gamma and Two Overlapping Moon Craters, Struve and Russel

Lunar Swirl Reiner Gamma and Two Overlapping Moon Craters, Struve and Russel

The week of September 28 – October 4 takes us from Lunar Day 12 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the lunar swirl Reiner Gamma, visible throughout the week starting on Tuesday evening, and the craters Struve/Russel, visible

Andrew Planck September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Lunar Days in September, Lunar Swirls, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Most Imposing Trio of Craters on the Moon

The Most Imposing Trio of Craters on the Moon

The week of September 21-27 takes us from Lunar Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina, viewable on Tuesday evening. Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: This is the most imposing trio of craters

Andrew Planck September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in September No Comments Read more

Burckhardt: Moon Crater with the “Mickey Mouse Ears”

Burckhardt: Moon Crater with the “Mickey Mouse Ears”

The week of September 14-20 takes us from Lunar Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the craters Burckhardt and Aristarchus, viewable on Sat. and Sun. evenings. Burckhardt: [NE/F15] This is the crater with the “Mickey Mouse

Andrew Planck September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in September, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Sunset Over Clavius is a Don’t Miss Event

Sunset Over Clavius is a Don’t Miss Event

The week of September 7-13 takes us from Lunar Day 20 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the crater Clavius, viewable late Tuesday night. Clavius: [SW/Q8] Sunset over Clavius is something that you don’t want to miss! The

Andrew Planck September 7, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in September, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Mare Crisium: Multi-Ring Imprint From Impact of Large Meteor

Mare Crisium: Multi-Ring Imprint From Impact of Large Meteor

The week of August 31-Sept. 6 takes us from Lunar Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight Mare Crisium and Promentorium Agarum, viewable on Thursday evening (Day 16.6). Mare Crisium: [NE/H15] On Thursday evening you should be

Andrew Planck August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in August No Comments Read more
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