The week of May 6-12 takes us from lunar Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the charmingly named Lacus Mortis (the Lake of Death) and Bürg, two craters viewable on Thursday evening, and the crater Maurolycus,
Trio of #MoonCraters: Aristillus, Alphonsus, and Archimedes
The week of May 28 – June 3 takes us from Day 14 (essentially full moon) through Day 19. This week we will highlight the craters Aristillus, Alphonsus, and Archimedes, visible on Monday – Wednesday. Aristillus: [NE/F10] We were first
#MoonCrater Albategnius: 85 Mile Complex Crater
The week of May 21-27 takes us from Day 7 to 13. This week we will highlight the crater Albategnius viewable on Tuesday evening. (Info repeated from the 12/25/17 blog as there would have been a diminished audience on Christmas
Mare Crisium and Lunar Transient Phenomena
The week of May 14-20 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6. This week we will highlight Mare Crisium, visible partially on Thursday and completely on Friday evening. Mare Crisium: [NE/H15] On Friday you should be able to observe
Tycho #MoonCrater: One of the Moon’s Showpieces
The week of May 7-13 takes us from Day 22 to Day 28, two days before New Moon. This week we will highlight the crater Tycho, visible around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Tycho1: [SW/P8; L=11°W] Tycho is one of
Craters on the Moon: Floor-Fractured Crater and the Great Eastern Chain
The week of April 30 – May 6 takes us from Day 15 (essentially full moon) to Day 21. This week we will highlight a series of craters known as the Great Eastern Chain, viewable Tuesday night. The Great Eastern
Fracastorius: One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence
The week of May 29-June 4 takes us from lunar Day 4 through Day 10. This week we will highlight the crater Fracastorius, visible on Tuesday evening. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located on the south shore of Mare Nectaris, this is
Mons Rümker: Extensive Complex of Domes on the #Moon
The week of May 22-28 takes us from lunar Day 26 through Day 3. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker, visible just before dawn on Monday. Mons Rümker: [NW/E4] Normally this feature is too close to the Moon’s limb
Burg – Complex #MoonCrater with Scalloped and Wavy Rim
The week of May 15-21 takes us from lunar Day 19 to Day 25, during which the Moon will not be viewable until after midnight. This week we will highlight the crater Bürg viewable early Monday morning. Day 19; T=26°E
Cardanus and Galilaei: #MoonCraters with Unique Features
The week of May 8-14 takes us from lunar Day 13 to Day 18, shortly after the full moon. This week we will highlight the craters Cardanus and Galilaei, visible on Tuesday evening. Cardanus: [NW/H2] Just inland from the western