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Multi-ring basin on the moon

Moon Crater Mare Nectaris: Example of Multi-Ring Basin

Moon Crater Mare Nectaris: Example of Multi-Ring Basin

The week of May 30-June 5 takes us from New Moon to Day 6. This week we will highlight the moon crater Mare Nectaris, viewable on Saturday evening, Day 5. Mare Nectaris: [SE/L13] The Nectaris basin was excavated 3.9 billion

Andrew Planck May 30, 2022May 28, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Lunar Days in May, Multi-ring basin on the moon No Comments Read more

Mare Nectaris: Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

Mare Nectaris: Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

The week of November 22-28 takes us from Day 18 to Day 23. This week we will highlight Mare Nectaris, best viewable on Tuesday night. Mare Nectaris: [SE/L13; L=36°E] The Nectaris basin was excavated 3.9 billion years ago. The oldest

Andrew Planck November 22, 2021November 21, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Multi-ring basin on the moon No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Piccolomini and Altai Scarp

Moon Craters Piccolomini and Altai Scarp

The week of November 30 – December 6 takes us from Lunar Day 15 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the crater Piccolomini and the Altai Scarp, viewable on Friday evening, Day 19. Altai Scarp (Rupes Altai): [SE/M12]

Andrew Planck November 30, 2020November 27, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Multi-ring basin on the moon No Comments Read more

Mare Imbrium: Vast Lava Plain Within the Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Mare Imbrium: Vast Lava Plain Within the Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of June 29-July 5 takes us from Lunar Day 9 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium, viewable throughout the week. Mare Imbrium: [±NW/F8] The Imbrium basin was created 3.9 billion years ago when an

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720 Mile Wide Crater – Imbrium Basin

720 Mile Wide Crater – Imbrium Basin

The week of May 13-19 takes us from lunar Day 9 to 16. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium, viewable throughout the week. Mare Imbrium: [±NW/F8] The Imbrium basin was created 3.9 billion years ago when an asteroid 60

Andrew Planck May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Mountain Ranges on the Moon, Multi-ring basin on the moon No Comments Read more

Two Significant Areas on the Moon and the Geminid Meteor Shower

Two Significant Areas on the Moon and the Geminid Meteor Shower

The week of December 10-16 takes us from Day 3 through Day 8. This week we will highlight the crater Fracastorius and Mare Nectaris, the Sea of Nectar, viewable on Wednesday night, and the Geminid meteor shower which will peak

Andrew Planck December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Comets, Lunar Days in December, Multi-ring basin on the moon, star clusters, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

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