The week of February 3-9 takes us from Day 9 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the Bullialdus Causeway and the lunar dome Kies (Pi), viewable Monday night. Bullialdus Causeway1: [SW/M7] There is a wide, shallow valley that
Group of Show-Stopping Trios on the Moon
The week of February 25 – March 3 takes us from Day 21 through Day 27. This week we will highlight the craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, and Arzachel, viewable early Tuesday morning. Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Arzachel: [SW/K-L9] This is the second group
Unique Features of Tycho the Moon Crater
The week of February 18-24 takes us from Day 14 through Day 20. This week we will highlight the crater Tycho, viewable on Monday (essentially full moon) and for most of the week. Tycho: [SW/P8; L=11°W] On Day 8, we
Brilliantly Lit “X” in the Sky – Lunar X
The week of February 11-17 takes us from Day 6 through Day 12. This week we will highlight the feature informally known as the Lunar X. Lunar X: [SE/M10] Around 6 days 22 hours (depending on libration – you have
Moon Crater Plinius and the Apollo 11 Landing Site
The week of February 4 – 10 takes us from New Moon to Day 5. This week we will highlight the crater Plinius and the Apollo 11 site, visible on Sunday evening. Plinius: [NE/H12] Standing sentinel between Tranquillity and Serenity
Aristarchus Plateau: NASA Considering for Lunar Colonization
The week of February 26 – March 4 takes us from Day 11 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the Aristarchus Plateau, viewable on Monday night (you may possible have to wait until Tuesday). One of the more
What’s Hot on the Moon Tonight? The Ultimate Guide to Lunar Observing
The week of February 19-25 takes us from Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the craters Ariadaeus (viewable on Day 6, Wed. night) and Walther (viewable Thursday). Ariadaeus: [NE/J11] The Ariadaeus Rille (Rima Ariadaeus) is named
Wargentin: One of the More Unusual #Craters on the #Moon
The week of Feb. 12-18 takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. On Monday the Moon doesn’t rise until around 5:00 a.m. During the week, the Sun rises close to 7:00 a.m. and nautical dawn begins around 6:00, so
A Blizzard of #MoonCraters: Southern Highlands
I hope everybody had better luck with last Wednesday’s eclipse than I did in Boulder, Colorado. We had clouds in all the wrong places. The week of February 5 – February 11 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26.
Piccolomini: A Beautiful and Complex Object with a Substantial Central Mountain Peak
The week of February 27-March 5 takes us from Day 1 through Day 7. Thursday through Sunday evenings are prime Moon-viewing times! This week we will highlight the crater Piccolomini, viewable on Friday evening. Piccolomini: [SE/M13] The Altai Scarp (highlighted