The week of July 17-23 takes us from Day 23 to New Moon. The Moon does not rise until around 1:00 AM on Monday morning, so this week is reserved for intrepid viewers. This week we will highlight the Pytheas
An Unusual Feature on the #Moon: O’Neill’s Bridge
The week of July 10-16 Takes us from Day 16 to Day 22, starting essentially at full moon. This week we will highlight an unusual feature, O’Neill’s Bridge. It appears only when the lighting is perfect, so try for it
A Curiosity of a #MoonCrater – Schiller
The week of July 3 – 9 takes us from Lunar Day 10 through Day 15 essentially full moon. This week we will highlight the crater Schiller, visible on Tuesday evening, Day 11. Schiller: [SW/Q6] Schiller is a curiosity. It
Rima Hyginus Moon Crater: July 25-31 – Craters, Mountains, and Valleys Are Set off With Astonishing Detail
The week of July 25th – July 31st takes us from lunar Day 21 through Day 27. On Monday the Moon doesn’t rise until about midnight, so this week’s Moon observers must be night owls. The next few days are
Janssen Lunar Moon Crater: Example of How New Craters are Superimposed on Top of Older Craters
The week of July 18th – July 24th takes us from the end of lunar Day 14 to the beginning of Day 20. Monday and Tuesday are virtually full moons, and there is very little contrast to set off the
Rheita Valley: The Longest Distinct Valley on the Moon
The week of July 4th – July 10th takes us from lunar Day 1 through Day 6. The first three days are not very satisfying (wait until Days 17-19 to get better views of the features on these days). This