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Lunar Days in January

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

Schröter’s Valley: The Moon’s Most Impressive Sinuous Rille

Schröter’s Valley: The Moon’s Most Impressive Sinuous Rille

The week of January 20-26 takes us from Day 25 to Day 2. Unfortunately the Moon is too close to the Sun all week long to observe it, although you might be able to squeeze in something early Tuesday morning.

Andrew Planck January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

3 Moon Craters: Mare Nectaris, Fracastorius and Rupes Altai

3 Moon Craters: Mare Nectaris, Fracastorius and Rupes Altai

The week of January 13-19 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Mare Nectaris and the crater Fracastorius, viewable late Monday night, and Rupes Altai (the Altai Scarp) viewable Tuesday evening. Mare Nectaris: [SE/L13]

Andrew Planck January 13, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Mare Humorum: One of the Best Examples of Subsidence on the Moon

Mare Humorum: One of the Best Examples of Subsidence on the Moon

The week of January 6-12 takes us from Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight Mare Humorum, viewable for the whole week beginning on Monday evening. Mare Humorum: [SW/M6] The Humorum basin is one of the best

Andrew Planck January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Jupiter, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Rima Hyginus on the Moon and Is Betelgeuse Going Supernova?

Rima Hyginus on the Moon and Is Betelgeuse Going Supernova?

The week of December 30 – January 5 takes us from Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus (the Hyginus Rille), viewable on Thursday evening, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Rima Hyginus: [NE/J10;] At the

Andrew Planck December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Important Process that Shaped the Moon

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Important Process that Shaped the Moon

The week of January 28 – February 3 takes us from Day 23 through Day 28. This week we will highlight the Fra Mauro region, which is viewable on Tuesday morning before sunrise. Fra Mauro region: [SW/K8; L=17°W] Craters in

Andrew Planck January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 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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