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Lunar Days in May

Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

The week of May 29 – June 4 takes us from Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the Hippalus rilles, viewable on Tuesday evening. Rimae Hippalus: [SW/M6; L=29°W] On the east shore of Mare Humorum you

Andrew Planck May 29, 2023May 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon

Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon

The week of May 22-28 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the Sulpicius Gallus rilles on the moon, viewable on Friday evening. Sulpicius Gallus Rilles: [NE/G10-11; L=10°E] These rilles, located on the south-western

Andrew Planck May 22, 2023May 17, 2023 Lunar Days in May, Mars, Rilles on the Moon, Venus No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

The week of May 15-21 takes us from Day 26 to Day 2. This week we will highlight the moon crater Wargentin, viewable early Sunday morning. Wargentin: [L=60°W] This is one of the more unusual craters on the Moon. When

Andrew Planck May 15, 2023May 10, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Moon craters, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of May 8-14 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, a fault on the moon, viewable on Tuesday before sunrise. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13; L=37°E] Two of the best-known faults on

Andrew Planck May 8, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles on the Moon, Saturn No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Schickard – Floor has Stripes

Moon Crater Schickard – Floor has Stripes

The week of May 1-7 takes us from Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the moon crater Schickard, viewable on Tuesday night and located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map. Schickard: [SW/P4; L=55°W] When

Andrew Planck May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Meteor Shower, Moon craters, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

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

Andrew Planck May 30, 2022May 28, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Lunar Days in May, Multi-ring basin on the moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

The week of May 23-29 takes us from Day 24 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning just before sunrise. [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further,

Andrew Planck May 23, 2022May 21, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Brightest Spot on the Moon: Moon Crater Aristarchus

Brightest Spot on the Moon: Moon Crater Aristarchus

The week of May 16-22 takes us from Day 16 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristarchus. Aristarchus: [NW/G5; L=47°W] The moon crater Aristarchus is the brightest spot on the Moon. It is so bright

Andrew Planck May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Blood Moon – Lunar Eclipse

Blood Moon – Lunar Eclipse

The week of May 9-15 takes us from Day 8 to Day 15. This week we will highlight a lunar eclipse to take place on Sunday, May 15. A total lunar eclipse will occur on Sunday, May 15. It is

Andrew Planck May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Lunar Eclipse No Comments Read more

Southern Highlands and Moon Crater Stöfler

Southern Highlands and Moon Crater Stöfler

The week of May 2-8 takes us from Day 2 to Day 7. This week we will highlight the Southern Highlands and the crater Stōfler, viewable Sunday evening. Southern Highlands: [SE ±K-R11] There is a veritable blizzard of craters in

Andrew Planck May 2, 2022April 30, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May No Comments Read more
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