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Moon Basin Grimaldi – Darkest Spot on the Moon

Moon Basin Grimaldi – Darkest Spot on the Moon

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

Andrew Planck October 14, 2024October 11, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Moon Basin No Comments Read more

Mare Nectaris – Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

Mare Nectaris – Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

The week of September 2-8 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6. This week we will highlight Mare Nectaris, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map at L13 and viewable on Saturday and Sunday nights. Mare Nectaris:

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Lunar Day 6 & 7: Best Days to Show Off the Moon at Star Parties

Lunar Day 6 & 7: Best Days to Show Off the Moon at Star Parties

The week of August 8th -14th takes us from Day 6 through Day 11. Monday through Tuesday are the most spectacular days to observe the Moon and are the best days to show off the Moon at Star Parties. This

Andrew Planck August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Moon Basin No Comments Read more

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It is highly recommended that you get a copy of Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon, the very finest Moon map available for use at the telescope. It is available for $10.95 at www.skyandtelescope.com and on Amazon. All features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the Field Map and will look like this: Plato: [NW/D9]

Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Andrew Planck
Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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