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Lunar Days in January

Messier and Messier A: Small Pair of Moon Craters on the Sea of Fertility

Messier and Messier A: Small Pair of Moon Craters on the Sea of Fertility

The week of January 31 – February 6 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6. This week we will highlight the moon craters Messier and Messier A, viewable on Friday night. Messier1: [SE/K14] One of my favorite objects on

Andrew Planck January 31, 2022January 30, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

The week of January 24-30 takes us from Day 21 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, viewable on Monday and Tuesday nights. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] When the terminator is a little to the east

Andrew Planck January 24, 2022January 23, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Geminus and Burckhardt: Two Unique Moon Craters

Geminus and Burckhardt: Two Unique Moon Craters

The week of January 17-23 takes us from Full Moon to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Geminus and Burckhardt, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Geminus: [NE/F15] Roughly 200 miles north of Mare Crisium 1

Andrew Planck January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Example of Subsidence on the Moon: Sinus Iridum

Most Spectacular Example of Subsidence on the Moon: Sinus Iridum

The week of January 10-16 takes us from Day 9 to Day 14. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, viewable on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6; L=32°W] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows), located in the northwest

Andrew Planck January 10, 2022January 9, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Subsidence on the Moon No Comments Read more

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

The week of January 3-9 takes us from Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Wednesday evening. Peirce & Picard:

Andrew Planck January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Intact Moon Craters, Lunar Days in January, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Schickard and Two Space Incidents in January

Moon Crater Schickard and Two Space Incidents in January

The week of January 25-31 takes us from Lunar Day 12 to 18. This week we will highlight the moon crater Schickard. Schickard: [SW/P4] When you look at Schickard, you should immediately notice something unusual – Schickard’s floor has stripes!

Andrew Planck January 25, 2021January 24, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Valentine Dome on the Moon

Valentine Dome on the Moon

The week of January 18-24 takes us from Lunar Day 6 to Day 11. This week we will highlight an object informally known as the Valentine Dome. Valentine Dome: [NE/F11] Keep a close eye on the movement of the terminator,

Andrew Planck January 18, 2021January 17, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Cauchy Lunar Domes on the Moon

Cauchy Lunar Domes on the Moon

The week of January 11-17 takes us from Lunar Day 28 to 5. This week we will highlight the Cauchy lunar domes. Cauchy Domes: [NE/J13] During sunrise over this area, you will have an opportunity to view lunar domes, low

Andrew Planck January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Cauchy Domes on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Astronauts Made Important Discoveries at Hadley Rille on the Moon

Astronauts Made Important Discoveries at Hadley Rille on the Moon

The week of January 4-10 takes us from Lunar Day 21 to 27. This week we will highlight Hadley Rille, viewable at midnight on Monday. Rima Hadley: [NE/G10] This feature formed as lava from a nearby volcanic vent flowed onto

Andrew Planck January 4, 2021January 3, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier: Two Craters of Consequence on Mare Serenitatis

Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier: Two Craters of Consequence on Mare Serenitatis

The week of January 27-February 2 takes us from Day 3 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the craters Posidonius and le Monnier, viewable on Thursday evening. Posidonius/le Monnier: [NE/F-G13] There are only two craters of any consequence

Andrew Planck January 27, 2020January 28, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more
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