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
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
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
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;
Taruntius: Floor-Fractured Moon Crater
The week of January 8-14 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius viewable on Sunday night and found in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J4. Taruntius: [NE/J14;
Catena Davy – Fascinating 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
Eye-Catching Pair of Moon Craters – Aristoteles and Eudoxus
The week of December 25-31 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the moon craters Aristoteles and Julius Caesar, viewable on Sunday night and found in the NE quadrant of the Field Map. Aristoteles: