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Unusual Features on the Moon

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

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

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Promontorium Agarum and the First Supermoon of 2022

Promontorium Agarum and the First Supermoon of 2022

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;

Andrew Planck June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

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,

Andrew Planck May 23, 2022May 21, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Brightest Spot on the Moon: Moon Crater Aristarchus

Brightest Spot on the Moon: Moon Crater Aristarchus

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

Andrew Planck May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Kepler: Rays Intertwine with Copernicus and Aristarchus

Moon Crater Kepler: Rays Intertwine with Copernicus and Aristarchus

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

Andrew Planck April 25, 2022April 24, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Triesnecker Rilles on the Moon: A Complex System Resembling a Railway Switchyard

Triesnecker Rilles on the Moon: A Complex System Resembling a Railway Switchyard

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

Andrew Planck April 4, 2022April 3, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Rilles on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Cassini – Created on Imbrium Floor Before Lavas Started to Flow

Moon Crater Cassini – Created on Imbrium Floor Before Lavas Started to Flow

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

Andrew Planck February 21, 2022February 20, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Flying Eagle on the Moon: Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

The Flying Eagle on the Moon: Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

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:

Andrew Planck February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Lunar Days in February, Uncategorized, Unusual Features on the Moon, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

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

Andrew Planck January 24, 2022January 23, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

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

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

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:

Andrew Planck January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Intact Moon Craters, Lunar Days in January, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more
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