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Lunar Days in March

Moon Crater Humboldt: Cluster of Central Peaks and Crater Chain

Moon Crater Humboldt: Cluster of Central Peaks and Crater Chain

The week of March 28 – April 3rd takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon crater Humboldt. Humboldt1: [SE/M18] This moon crater is best viewed when there is a pronounced libration; tonight

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Eudoxus and Aristoteles: Complex Moon Craters with Terraced Walls

Eudoxus and Aristoteles: Complex Moon Craters with Terraced Walls

The week of March 21-27 takes us from Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the moon craters Aristoteles and Eudoxus, viewable early Wednesday morning. Aristoteles1: [NE/D11; L=17°E] Close to the terminator this morning there is an

Andrew Planck March 21, 2022March 19, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier – Examples of Subsidence

Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier – Examples of Subsidence

The week of March 7-13 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight moon craters Posidonius and le Monnier, viewable on Tuesday evening. Posidonius/le Monnier: [NE/F-G13; L=30°E] There are only two craters of any consequence

Andrew Planck March 7, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Subsidence on the Moon No Comments Read more

Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium: Peirce and Picard

Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium: Peirce and Picard

The week of February 28 – March 6 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight moon craters Peirce & Picard, which are viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15; L=54°E] The two largest

Andrew Planck February 28, 2022February 27, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

The Great Eastern Chain: A Conspicuous Chain of Large Craters on the Moon

The Great Eastern Chain: A Conspicuous Chain of Large Craters on the Moon

The week of March 29 – April 4 takes us from Lunar Day 16 to Day 23. This week we will highlight a feature called The Great Eastern Chain, located in the SE quadrant of the Moon bordering Mare Fecunditatis.

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Moon Crater Copernicus Has Been Justifiably Dubbed “The Monarch of the Moon”

Moon Crater Copernicus Has Been Justifiably Dubbed “The Monarch of the Moon”

The week of March 22-28 takes us from Lunar Day 9 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the moon crater Copernicus, located in the NW quadrant just below Mare Imbrium. Copernicus:1 [NW/J7; L=20°W] Magnificent Copernicus has been justifiably

Andrew Planck March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range: The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range: The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of March 15-21 takes us from Lunar Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountain range, located on the Field Map at [NW/G9] and viewable Sunday evening. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range

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Mons Rümker: Lunar Dome on the Moon

Mons Rümker: Lunar Dome on the Moon

The week of March 8-14 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 2. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker, a complex of domes in the northern part of Oceanus Procellarum early Tuesday morning. Mons Rümker: [NW/E4] Unfortunately this

Andrew Planck March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

Rupes Cauchy: One of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Rupes Cauchy: One of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of March 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, located on the eastern portion of the Sea of Tranquility. Rupes Cauchy [NE/J13]: One of the best-known faults on

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Maurolycus – The Largest and Most Conspicuous Moon Crater in the Lunar Highlands

Maurolycus – The Largest and Most Conspicuous Moon Crater in the Lunar Highlands

The week of March 30 – April 5 takes us from Lunar Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the crater Maurolycus, viewable on Monday & Tuesday nights. Maurolycus: [SE/P11] Let us venture briefly into a region

Andrew Planck March 30, 2020April 3, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more
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