The week of September 25 – October 1 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on
Enigma of the Moon – Triesnecker Rilles
The week of September 18-24 takes us from Day 27 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker Rilles, an enigma located on the moon in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J10 and viewable on
Moon Craters that are the First Two Segments of the Great Eastern Chain
The week of September 11-17 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight The Great Eastern Chain, viewable on Sunday evening. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large moon
Rima Hyginus: A Line of Linked Moon Craters
The week of September 4 – September 10 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus, viewable on Tuesday before midnight. Rima Hyginus: [NE/J10; L=8°E] At the west end of the Ariadaeus rille,
Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon – Mare Nectaris
The week of August 28 – September 3 takes us from Day 13 to Day 20. This week we will highlight Mare Nectaris on the moon, which is viewable Sunday night in the SE quadrant of Lunar Map at L13.
Rima Ariadaeus – Rille on the Moon that is a Graben
The week of August 21-27 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus on the moon, viewable Tuesday night. Rima Ariadaeus: NE/J11; L=14°E] The best place to see rilles on the Moon is
Messier Moon Crater: Pair of Splash Rays that Resemble Tails of a Comet
The week of August 14-20 takes us from Day 28 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Messier, viewable Sunday after midnight. Messier: [SE/K14; L=48°E] One of my favorite objects on the Moon is a small
Catena Davy: Moon Crater Chain
The week of August 7-13 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight Catena Davy on the moon which is viewable Tuesday morning before sunrise. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This fascinating moon crater chain was
Eudoxus: Complex Moon Crater
The week of July 31 – August 6 takes us from Day 14 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon crater Eudoxus, viewable early Sunday morning before sunrise. Eudoxus: [NE/E11; L=16°E] Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its
The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon
The week of July 24 – July 30 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Tuesday evening. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular