The week of July 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 2. This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, located to the West of Mare Frigoris in the NW quadrant of the Field Map at C3.
Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain
The week of February 19-25 takes us from Day 11 to 16. This week we will highlight the moon crater Langrenus, viewable on Sunday night. Langrenus & Vendelinus: [SE/K-L16; L=61°E] These craters are the first two segments of the Great
Moon Crater Pytheas with its Secondary Craters
The week of December 4-10 takes us from Day 22 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the moon crater Pytheas with its secondary craters, viewable on Tuesday after midnight. Pytheas secondary moon craters: [NW/G7-8; L=19°W] The best place
Eudoxus: Complex Moon Crater
The week of July 31 – August 6 takes us from Day 14 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon crater Eudoxus, viewable early Sunday morning before sunrise. Eudoxus: [NE/E11; L=16°E] Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its
Moon Crater Janssen versus Copernicus, Queen of Moon Craters
The week of September 26 – October 2 takes us from Lunar Day 1 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the crater Janssen, viewable Thursday evening very close to the terminator, and Friday evening. Janssen: [SE/P13; L=40°E] Janssen
Pythagoras: Complex Moon Crater with Two Central Mountain Peaks
This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, viewable on Tuesday evening. Pythagoras1 : [NW/C3; L=63°W] There is only a brief period during each lunation when Pythagoras is visible. It is a complex crater with two central mountain peaks,
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
Moon Crater Copernicus Has Been Justifiably Dubbed “The Monarch of the Moon”
The week of March 22-28 takes us from Lunar Day 9 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the moon crater Copernicus, located in the NW quadrant just below Mare Imbrium. Copernicus:1 [NW/J7; L=20°W] Magnificent Copernicus has been justifiably
Moon Crater Copernicus – The Monarch of the Moon
The week of July 13-19 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the crater Copernicus, viewable around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the comet Neowise. Copernicus1: [NW/J7] Magnificent Copernicus has been
Moon Craters Cleomedes and Proclus
The week of February 10-16 takes us from Lunar Day 17 (one day after full moon) to Day 22. This week we will highlight the craters Cleomedes and Proclus, viewable on Monday evening. Cleomedes: [NE/G15] Cleomedes is the first significant