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Lunar Days in June

Furnerius – Southernmost Moon Crater That Makes Up the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius – Southernmost Moon Crater That Makes Up the Great Eastern Chain

The week of June 9-15 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Wednesday night and also Thursday night close to the terminator. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the

Andrew Planck June 9, 2025June 5, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Albategnius – 85 mile Complex Moon Crater

Albategnius – 85 mile Complex Moon Crater

The week of June 1-June 8 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the moon crater Albategnius, visible on Tuesday night. Albategnius: [SE/L10; L=4°E] Albategnius is a delight! It is an 85-mile complex crater

Andrew Planck June 2, 2025May 30, 2025 complex moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June No Comments Read more

The Best Place to see Rilles on the Moon

The Best Place to see Rilles on the Moon

The week of June 24-30 takes us from Lunar Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located near the western edge of Mare Tranquillitatis in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J11. It

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The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Western Edge of Mare Crisium

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Western Edge of Mare Crisium

The week of June 17-23 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight an object informally known as the Flying Eagle on the moon, located on the western edge of Mare Crisium and in

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Rheita Valley – Series of Interlocking Moon Craters

Rheita Valley – Series of Interlocking Moon Craters

The week of June 10-16 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Vallis Rheita, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map at N14 and viewable on Tuesday night. Vallis Rheita: [SE/N14; L=52°E]

Andrew Planck June 10, 2024June 7, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Langrenus

Moon Crater Langrenus

The week of June 3-9 takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon crater Langrenus, viewable close to the terminator on Sunday evening, June 9, Day 3 and located in the SE quadrant

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Mare Imbrium – One Time Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

Mare Imbrium – One Time Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

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

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Rima Ariadaeus – Example of a Graben on the Moon

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

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Rille Rima Marius on the Moon

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.

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The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

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

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It is highly recommended that you get a copy of Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon, the very finest Moon map available for use at the telescope. It is available for $10.95 at www.skyandtelescope.com and on Amazon. All features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the Field Map and will look like this: Plato: [NW/D9]

Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Andrew Planck
Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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