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Lunar Days in May

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

Ariadaeus and Rima Hyginus: Rilles on the Moon

Ariadaeus and Rima Hyginus: Rilles on the Moon

The week of May 31 – June 6 takes us from Lunar Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the Ariadaeus and Hyginus rills. Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=17°E] The Ariadaeus Rille (Rima Ariadaeus) is named after this 7-mi.

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Furnerius A: Tiny Moon Crater That Can Splash its Debris Over Nearly Half of the Moon’s Surface

Furnerius A: Tiny Moon Crater That Can Splash its Debris Over Nearly Half of the Moon’s Surface

The week of May 24-30 takes us from Lunar Day 13 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the crater Furnerius A, viewable late Thursday evening. Furnerius A: [SE/N15] On Day 3 we introduced you to Furnerius A and

Andrew Planck May 24, 2021May 23, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May No Comments Read more

Where Angels Fear to Tread: Moon Crater Maurolycus

Where Angels Fear to Tread: Moon Crater Maurolycus

The week of May 17-23 takes us from Lunar Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the crater Maurolycus, viewable on Tuesday evening, Day 7. Maurolycus: [SE/P11] Let us venture briefly into a region where angels fear

Andrew Planck May 17, 2021May 16, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May No Comments Read more

Geminus and Burckhardt: Craters on the Moon

Geminus and Burckhardt: Craters on the Moon

The week of May 10-16 takes us from Lunar Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the craters Geminus and Burckhardt, viewable on Friday evening. Geminus: [NE/F15] Roughly 200 miles north of Mare Crisium1, you will find

Andrew Planck May 10, 2021May 9, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May No Comments Read more

Ghost Crater on the Moon – Lamont

Ghost Crater on the Moon – Lamont

The week of May 25-31 takes us from Lunar Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the ghost crater Lamont. Lamont: [NE/J12] About 100 miles (1.5 arc-minutes) off the western shore of Tranquility is a remarkable series

Andrew Planck May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more
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