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Lunar Days in June

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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Aristillus and Autolycus: Well-Defined Complex Moon Craters

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:

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Promontorium Agarum and the First Supermoon of 2022

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;

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Crater Chain on the Moon – Catena Davy

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

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Moon Crater Mare Nectaris: Example of Multi-Ring Basin

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

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Moon Crater Walther and Moon Crater Deslandres

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

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Features of Moon Crater Seleucus and Bailly

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

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Sabine & Ritter: Moon Craters West of the Apollo 11 Landing Site

Sabine & Ritter: Moon Craters West of the Apollo 11 Landing Site

The week of June 14-20 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the craters Sabine & Ritter, located near the S.W. shore of Tranquillity. Sabine & Ritter: [NE/J11] About 60 miles west of

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Lunar Basin Grimaldi and Lunar Transient Phenomena

Lunar Basin Grimaldi and Lunar Transient Phenomena

The week of June 7 – 13 takes us from Lunar Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the lunar basin Grimaldi, located near the western limb of the Moon. Grimaldi has a very dark floor and

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Mare Imbrium: Vast Lava Plain Within the Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Mare Imbrium: Vast Lava Plain Within the Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of June 29-July 5 takes us from Lunar Day 9 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium, viewable throughout the week. Mare Imbrium: [±NW/F8] The Imbrium basin was created 3.9 billion years ago when an

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