The week of September 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the moon crater Schickard, viewable early Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and Jupiter and Saturn, viewable throughout the week. Schickard: [SW/P4] When
Moon Craters Atlas and Hercules have Blankets of Surrounding Ejecta, Known as a Glacis
The week of September 20-26 takes us from Full Moon to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, viewable on Thursday evening. Hercules and Atlas1: [NE/E13-14] Just east of Lacus Mortis (the “Lake of
The Moon’s Second Largest Dome: Gruithuisen Gamma
The week of September 23-29 takes us from Day 23 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the lunar dome Mons Gruithuisen Gamma, viewable early Tuesday morning. Gruithuisen Gamma1: [NW/F5; L=41°W] There is a peninsula-like piece of highland terrain
A Blizzard of Moon Craters: Southern Highlands and Moon Crater Stöfler
The week of September 16-22 takes us from Day 17 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the Southern Highlands and the crater Stōfler, viewable early Friday morning. Southern Highlands: [SE ±K-R11] There is a veritable blizzard of craters