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chain of moon craters

First Two Segments of Chain of Large Moon Craters: Langrenus and Vandelinus

moon crater Langrenus

The week of October 28 – November 3 takes us from Lunar Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus and Vandelinus, visible on Sunday night. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is

Andrew Planck October 28, 2024October 25, 2024 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Trio of Moon Craters with Distinct Personalities

trio of moon craters

The week of April 22-28 takes us from Day 14 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the moon craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina viewable on Sunday morning before sunrise and located in the SE quadrant of the Field

Andrew Planck April 22, 2024April 18, 2024 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Catena Davy – Fascinating Moon Crater Chain

Catena Davy moon crater chain

The week of January 1-7 takes us from Day 21 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the Catena Davy viewable on Tuesday night and found in the SW quadrant of the Field Map. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This

Andrew Planck January 1, 2024December 17, 2023 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Catena Davy: Moon Crater Chain

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

Andrew Planck August 7, 2023July 30, 2023 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Vallis Rheita: Series of Interlocking Moon Craters

Rheita Valley on the moon

The week of February 6-12 takes us from Lunar Day 16 to Day 21. This week we will highlight Vallis Rheita, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Tuesday night. Vallis Rheita: [SE/N14; L=52°E] At

Andrew Planck February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

The Great Eastern Chain: Series of Moon Craters

Moon crater Furnerius

The week of July 25-31 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight a series of craters called the Great Eastern Chain. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large

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Catena Abulfeda: Chain of Moon Craters

moon crater Abulfeda

This week we will highlight the moon crater Abulfeda, viewable early Tuesday morning on Day 21. It is a lunar impact crater located in the central highlands of the Moon. To the northeast is the moon crater Descartes. A chain

Andrew Planck July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July No Comments Read more
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Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Andrew Planck
Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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