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Lunar Days in August

Moon Crater Bullialdus and Ghost Crater Lambert-R

Moon Crater Bullialdus and Ghost Crater Lambert-R

The week of August 30 – September 5 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bullialdus and the ghost crater Lambert-R, immediately above the moon crater Lambert, both viewable around

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Moon Craters on Mare Serenitatis: Posidonius and le Monnier

Moon Craters on Mare Serenitatis: Posidonius and le Monnier

The week of Aug. 23-29 takes us from Lunar Day 17 to Day 22. This week we will highlight the craters Posidonius and le Monnier, viewable late Thurs. night. Posidonius/le Monnier: [NE/F-G13] There are only two craters of any consequence

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Eratosthenes – Complex Moon Crater

Eratosthenes – Complex Moon Crater

The week of August 16-22 takes us from Lunar Day 9 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the moon crater Eratosthanes, viewable Monday night. Eratosthenes: [NW/H8; L=11°W] A large (36-mi.) complex moon crater with terraced walls, central peaks,

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Moon Crater Fracastorius: One of the Best Examples of Subsidence

Moon Crater Fracastorius: One of the Best Examples of Subsidence

The week of August 9-15 takes us from Lunar Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the crater Fracastorius, viewable Thursday evening. Fracastorius: [SE/M13] Located on the south shore of Mare Nectaris, this is one of the

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Moon Crater Aristarchus: Brightest Spot on the Moon

Moon Crater Aristarchus: Brightest Spot on the Moon

The week of August 2-8 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the Aristarchus Plateau and moon crater Aristarchus. Aristarchus Plateau: [NW/G4-5] This plateau is a diamond-shaped feature with straight sides measuring 100

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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

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Moon Crater Plato: One of the Moon’s Loveliest Sights

Moon Crater Plato: One of the Moon’s Loveliest Sights

The week of August 24-30 takes us from Lunar Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the crater Plato, viewable on Wednesday evening. Plato: [NW/D9] On Wednesday evening, you will witness one of the Moon’s loveliest sights.

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Moon Crater Janssen: Like Visiting the Ruins of an Old Castle

Moon Crater Janssen: Like Visiting the Ruins of an Old Castle

The week of August 17-23 takes us from Lunar Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the crater Janssen, observable on Sunday evening. Janssen: [SE/P13] Janssen is located 85 miles southwest of the Rheita Valley (which you

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Moon Crater Bullialdus: Most Conspicuous Crater on Mare Nubium

Moon Crater Bullialdus: Most Conspicuous Crater on Mare Nubium

The week of August 10-16 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the crater Bullialdus, visible on Wednesday morning, and the Perseid meteor shower. Bullialdus: If you recall what Tycho looked like yesterday

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The Great Eastern Chain: Conspicuous Chain of Large Craters on the Moon

The Great Eastern Chain: Conspicuous Chain of Large Craters on the Moon

The week of August 3-9 takes us from Lunar Day 15 (Full Moon) to Day 28. This week we will highlight a feature called The Great Eastern Chain, viewable on Wednesday, Day 17. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16] There is

Andrew Planck August 3, 2020August 2, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more
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