This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Saturday evening. The Flying Eagle: [NE/H15] As the lava cooled following the impact that created Mare Crisium, a series of
The week of June 13-19 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the feature known as Promontorium Agarum on Mare Crisium, viewable in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 15. Promontorium Agarum: [NE/H16;
The week of May 23-29 takes us from Day 24 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning just before sunrise. [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further,
The week of May 16-22 takes us from Day 16 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the moon crater Aristarchus. Aristarchus: [NW/G5; L=47°W] The moon crater Aristarchus is the brightest spot on the Moon. It is so bright
The week of April 25 – May 1st takes us from Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the moon crater Kepler, viewable before sunrise on Tuesday. Kepler1: [NW/J6; L=38°W] Kepler is a substantial 20-mile crater with
The week of April 4-10 takes us from Day 4 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker rilles on the moon and an object informally known as the “Lunar X.” Triesnecker Rilles: [NE/J10] What a great place
The week of February 21-27 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the moon crater Cassini, viewable early Tuesday morning in the NE quadrant of the Field Map. Cassini: [NE/E10; L=5°E] Can you tell
The week of February 14-20 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Thursday & Friday night. The Flying Eagle:
The week of January 24-30 takes us from Day 21 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, viewable on Monday and Tuesday nights. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] When the terminator is a little to the east
The week of January 3-9 takes us from Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Wednesday evening. Peirce & Picard: