The week of June 26-July 2nd takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium on the moon, which should be 80% visible on Tuesday evening. The Moon has now entered its gibbous phase
Rima Ariadaeus – Example of a Graben on the Moon
The week of June 19-25 takes us from Day 2 to Day 7. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J11. Rima Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=14°E] The best place to see
Rille Rima Marius on the Moon
The week of June 12-18 takes us from Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the rille Rima Marius on the moon (in the NW quadrant of the Moon Map at H5) and viewable early Tuesday morning.
The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel
This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Saturday evening. The Flying Eagle: [NE/H15] As the lava cooled following the impact that created Mare Crisium, a series of
Aristillus and Autolycus: Well-Defined Complex Moon Craters
The week of June 20-26 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the craters Aristillus and Autolycus, located in the N.E. quadrant of the Moon and viewable after midnight on Tuesday, June 21. Aristillus/Autolycus:
Promontorium Agarum and the First Supermoon of 2022
The week of June 13-19 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the feature known as Promontorium Agarum on Mare Crisium, viewable in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 15. Promontorium Agarum: [NE/H16;
Crater Chain on the Moon – Catena Davy
The week of June 6-12 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the crater chain known as Catena Davy. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This fascinating crater chain was made when a comet or asteroid
Moon Crater Mare Nectaris: Example of Multi-Ring Basin
The week of May 30-June 5 takes us from New Moon to Day 6. This week we will highlight the moon crater Mare Nectaris, viewable on Saturday evening, Day 5. Mare Nectaris: [SE/L13] The Nectaris basin was excavated 3.9 billion
Moon Crater Walther and Moon Crater Deslandres
The week of June 28 – July 4 takes us from Lunar Day 19 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the craters Walther and Deslandres, viewable after midnight on Wednesday. Walther: [SW/N9] You will find this 87-mile crater
Features of Moon Crater Seleucus and Bailly
The week of June 21-27 takes us from Lunar Day 12 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the craters Seleucus and Bailly, viewable on Wednesday night. Seleucus1: [NW/G3] Seleucus is an admirable little 27-mile crater sitting by itself