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Lunar Days in November

Humboldt: Moon Crater with Cluster of Central Peaks

Humboldt: Moon Crater with Cluster of Central Peaks

The week of December 1-7 takes us from Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Humboldt: [SE/M18; L=81°E] This moon crater is best viewed when

Andrew Planck December 1, 2025November 24, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

3 Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

3 Moon Craters West of Mare Nectaris

The week of November 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the moon craters Theophilus, Cyrillus, and Catharina, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [SE/L12; L=24°E] This is

Andrew Planck November 24, 2025November 20, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Furnerius – Southernmost of Moon Craters of the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius – Southernmost of Moon Craters of the Great Eastern Chain

The week of November 17-23 takes us from Day 28 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Sunday night close to the terminator. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the southernmost of the moon

Andrew Planck November 17, 2025November 10, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Aristoteles, Close to the Terminator

Moon Crater Aristoteles, Close to the Terminator

The week of November 10 – November 16 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristoteles, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Aristoteles: [NE/D11; L=17°E] Close to the terminator

Andrew Planck November 10, 2025November 4, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Complex Moon Crater Pythagoras

Complex Moon Crater Pythagoras

The week of November 3 to Nov. 9 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Pythagoras: [NW/C3; L=63°W] There is only a

Andrew Planck November 3, 2025October 12, 2025 complex moon craters, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Humboldt – Cluster of Central Peaks

Moon Crater Humboldt – Cluster of Central Peaks

The week of November 25 – December 1 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt, visible on Sunday night. Humboldt:1 [SE/M18] This moon crater is best viewed when there

Andrew Planck November 25, 2024November 21, 2024 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Cauchy Domes on the Moon

Cauchy Domes on the Moon

The week of November 18-24 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to 24. This week we will highlight on the moon the Cauchy Domes, visible on Tuesday night. Cauchy Domes: [NE/J13; L=36°E] During sunrise over this area on the moon,

Andrew Planck November 18, 2024November 15, 2024 Cauchy Domes on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Furnerius: Southernmost of the Moon Craters that Make Up the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius: Southernmost of the Moon Craters that Make Up the Great Eastern Chain

The week of November 11-17 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Sunday night. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the southernmost of the moon craters that make

Andrew Planck November 11, 2024November 7, 2024 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Janssen – Ancient Impact Moon Crater

Janssen – Ancient Impact Moon Crater

The week of November 4-10 takes us from Lunar Day 3 to Day 9 This week we will highlight the moon crater Janssen, visible on Tuesday night. Janssen is an ancient impact moon crater located in the highland region near

Andrew Planck November 4, 2024October 25, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Rima Hyginus (Hyginus Rille) on the Moon

Rima Hyginus (Hyginus Rille) on the Moon

The week of November 27 – December 3 takes us from Day 16 to Day 21. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus (the Hyginus rille) on the moon, viewable on Saturday night around 11:00 and located in the NE

Andrew Planck November 27, 2023November 6, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Mars, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more
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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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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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