Theophilus, Cyrillus, Catharina: [SE/L12; L=24°E on The Field Map] This is the most imposing trio of moon craters on the Moon. They are located just west of Mare Nectaris and have their own distinct personalities. Theophilus is a spectacular formation
The week of October 20-26 takes us from Day 1 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Humboldt: [SE/M18] This moon crater is best viewed when there
The week of October 13-19 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the basin Grimaldi, visible on Tuesday night. Grimaldi: [SW/K3; L=68°W] In comparison to Aristarchus (Day 11), which is the brightest spot
The week of October 6-12 takes us from Day 15 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus & Vandelinus, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is
The week of September 29 – October 5 takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the moon crater Fra Mauro, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Fra Mauro region: [SW/K8; L=17°W] Moon
The week of October 28 – November 3 takes us from Lunar Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus and Vandelinus, visible on Sunday night. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is
The week of October 21-27 takes us from Lunar Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the moon crater Maurolycus, visible on Tuesday night. Maurolycus: [SE/P11; L=14°E] Let us venture briefly into a region where angels fear
The week of October 14-20 takes us from Lunar Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the basin Grimaldi, visible on Tuesday night. Grimaldi: [SW/K3; L=68°W] In comparison to Aristarchus (Day 11), which is the brightest spot
The week of October 7-13 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the moon craters Aristoteles and Eudoxus, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at
The week of September 30 – October 6 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius, viewable on Sunday nights located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J4.