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
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,
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
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 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
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:
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
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
The week of September 4-10 takes us from the end of Day 13 through Day 19. This week we will highlight the crater Riccioli, visible on Monday night, and discuss libration. Riccioli: [NW/K2] Because this crater is close to the
The week of September 26th – October 2nd takes us from the end of Lunar Day 25 through Day 2 (New Moon will be on Friday). On Monday, the Moon doesn’t rise until 2:35 AM (depending on how far away