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Mountain Ranges on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of February 3-9 takes us from Lunar Day 5 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains on the moon, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is

Andrew Planck February 3, 2025January 30, 2025 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Altai Scarp (Rupes Altai) – How Shock Waves from a Major Impact can Compress the Surrounding Terrain

Altai Scarp (Rupes Altai) – How Shock Waves from a Major Impact can Compress the Surrounding Terrain

The week of January 13-19 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight Rupes Altai, visible on Saturday night. Altai Scarp (Rupes Altai): [SE/M12] Viewable even through small telescopes, the Altai Scarp is a spectacular

Andrew Planck January 13, 2025January 10, 2025 Lunar Days in January, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

The week of January 6-12 takes us from Lunar Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine mountains, visible on Tuesday night. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular feature on the Moon

Andrew Planck January 6, 2025December 6, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range on the Moon

The week of September 23-29 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Tuesday night, located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map at G10. Montes Apenninus: [Repeated from

Andrew Planck September 23, 2024September 15, 2024 Lunar Days in September, Mountain Ranges on the Moon, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

The week of February 12-18 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, located in the NW quadrant of the field map and viewable on Friday evening. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range

Andrew Planck February 12, 2024February 9, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Montes Apenninus on the Moon

Montes Apenninus on the Moon

The week of December 18-24 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range [NW/G9] is the most spectacular feature on the

Andrew Planck December 18, 2023December 17, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of July 24 – July 30 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Tuesday evening. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular

Andrew Planck July 24, 2023July 19, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of April 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Thursday and Friday nights. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most

Andrew Planck April 24, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Mons Piton – Isolated Mountain on the Moon

Mons Piton – Isolated Mountain on the Moon

The week of March 13-19 takes us from Day 21 to Day 28. This week we will highlight Mons Piton on the moon, located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable early Tuesday morning. Mons Piton: [NE/E9;

Andrew Planck March 13, 2023March 11, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Mare Imbrium: One Time Spectacular Multi-Ring Basin

Mare Imbrium: One Time Spectacular Multi-Ring Basin

The week of March 6-12 takes us from Full Moon to Day 20. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium, located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Mare Imbrium: The Imbrium basin (all

Andrew Planck March 6, 2023March 2, 2023 Lunar Days in March, Mountain Ranges on the Moon, Multi-ring basin on the moon 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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