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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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