The week of September 16-22 takes us from Day 17 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the Southern Highlands and the crater Stōfler, viewable early Friday morning. Southern Highlands: [SE ±K-R11] There is a veritable blizzard of craters
Sinus Iridum, the Bay of Rainbows on the Moon
The week of September 9-15 takes us from Day 11 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, the Bay of Rainbows, viewable on Monday evening. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows), located in the
Largest dome on the Moon: Valentine Dome
The week of September 2-8 takes us from Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the Valentine Dome, viewable on Thursday evening. Valentine Dome: [NE/F11] Keep a close eye on the movement of the terminator, and when
Characteristics of a Full #Moon
The week of September 24-30 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the full moon. Full moon generally occurs around the end of Day 14, but this can vary by up to 12 hours,
Day 8 for the #Moon: Profitable Time to Observe Three Craters
The week of September 17-23 takes us from Day 8 through Day 13. This week we will highlight Catena Davy and Imbrium wrinkle ridges. Day 8 The Moon has now entered its gibbous phase and the terminator has become convex
Petavius: One of the Most Fascinating Floor-Fractured #Craters on the #Moon
The week of September 10-16 takes us from Day 1 to Day 7. This week we will highlight the crater Petavius, viewable on Wednesday night. Petavius: [SE/M16] This is one of the most fascinating craters on the Moon. It is
The Moon’s Best Examples of a Lunar Dome
The week of September 3-9 takes us from Day 23 to Day 0 (New Moon). This week we will highlight the Capuanus lunar domes and the Kies Π (Pi) dome, viewable early Tuesday morning. Kies Π (Pi): [SW/M7] Sandwiched in
Ghost Crater Lamont: Remnant of a Small Multi-Ring Impact Basin
The week of September 25 – October 1 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11, a very rewarding time to be observing the Moon. This week we will highlight the ghost crater Lamont, visible on Monday night late. Lamont:
Gutenberg #MoonCrater: Pay Your Respects to One of History’s Great Men
The week of September 18-24 takes us from Day 28 (essentially new moon) to Day 4. The Moon won’t be in a good position for viewing until around Saturday (the end of Day 3). This week we will highlight the
Triesnecker Rilles on the Moon: Looks Like a Railway Switchyard
The week of September 11-17 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. The Moon will not be in a good position for viewing until about 1:00 AM on Tuesday. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker rilles, visible early