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Lunar Days in February

Sinus Iridum – The Bay of Rainbows Located in the Northwest Sector of Mare Imbrium

Sinus Iridum – The Bay of Rainbows Located in the Northwest Sector of Mare Imbrium

The week of February 9-15 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 28. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6; L=32°W] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows), located

Andrew Planck February 9, 2026February 4, 2026 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Endymion

Moon Crater Endymion

The week of February 2 – 8 takes us from Day 15 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon crater Endymion, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Endymion: [NE/D15; L=57°E] This is an older moon

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Moon Craters Langrenus & Vendelinus

Moon Craters Langrenus & Vendelinus

The week of February 24 – March 2 takes us from Lunar Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus & Vendelinus, visible on Sunday night. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is

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3 Moon Craters Visible Near the Terminator

3 Moon Craters Visible Near the Terminator

The week of February 17-23 takes us from Lunar Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the moon craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, and Arzachel, visible on Wednesday night near the terminator. Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Arzachel: [SW/K-L9; L=3°W] (These may

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Cauchy Domes on the Moon

Cauchy Domes on the Moon

The week of February 10-16 takes us from Lunar Day 13 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the Cauchy Domes on the moon, visible on Sunday night near the terminator. Cauchy domes: [NE/J13; L=36°E] During sunrise over this

Andrew Planck February 10, 2025February 7, 2025 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of February 3-9 takes us from Lunar Day 5 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains on the moon, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is

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Rupes Cauchy and Rupes Recta – Best Known Faults on the Moon

Rupes Cauchy and Rupes Recta – Best Known Faults on the Moon

The week of January 27 – February 2 takes us from Lunar Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, visible on Sunday night close to the terminator. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13; L=37°E] Two of the best-known

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Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain

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

Andrew Planck February 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

The week of February 12-18 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, located in the NW quadrant of the field map and viewable on Friday evening. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range

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The Bay of Rainbows on the Moon – Sinus Iridum

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

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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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