The week of October 25-31 takes us from Day 20 to 25. This week we will highlight the moon crater Archimedes, viewable after midnight on Wednesday, Day 22. Archimedes1: [NW/G9; L=4°W] This is a prominent 50-mile crater with terraces and
Floor-Fractured Moon Crater Taruntius
The week of October 18-24 takes us from Day 13 to 19. This week we will highlight the floor-fractured moon crater Taruntius, visible late Saturday night, Day 18. Taruntius: [NE/J14] Located on the north shore of Fertility, Taruntius is a
Complex and Simple Moon Craters: Eudoxus and Linné
The week of October 11-17 takes us from Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the moon craters Eudoxus and Linné, viewable on Monday evening. Eudoxus1: [NE/E11; L=16°E] Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its north are wonderfully
Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel – The Flying Eagle
The week of October 4-10 takes us from Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The
Philolaus: Lunar Impact Crater
The week of October 26 – November 1st takes us from Lunar Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the crater Philolaus, viewable on Tuesday evening (Day 11). Philolaus is a lunar impact crater that is located
The Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium: Peirce and Picard
The week of October 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard, viewable starting Monday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15] The two largest intact craters on Mare Crisium
Humboldt: Moon Crater Best Viewed When There is a Pronounced Libration
The week of October 12-18 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 2. For the first part of the week, you’ll have to be up pretty early to see the Moon. On Tuesday, it rises at 3:04 AM; on
Moon Crater Plinius: Between Tranquillity and Serenity
The week of October 5-11 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the crater Plinius, viewable on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Plinius: [NE/H12] Standing sentinel between Tranquillity and Serenity is the crater Plinius,
Multi-Ring Imprint Result of Moon Crater Mare Crisium
The week of October 28 – November 3 takes us from Day 1 to Day 7. This week we will highlight Mare Crisium, viewable on Thursday evening. Mare Crisium: [NE/H15] On Day 4 the Sea of Crises, the first of
Moon Crater Bullialdus: Floor Creates a Small Illusion
The week of October 21-27 takes us from Day 22 to 29. This week we will highlight the crater Bullialdus, viewable at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Bullialdus: [SW/M7; L=22°W] If you recall what Tycho looked like yesterday morning, Bullialdus