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Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

The week of May 29 – June 4 takes us from Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the Hippalus rilles, viewable on Tuesday evening. Rimae Hippalus: [SW/M6; L=29°W] On the east shore of Mare Humorum you

Andrew Planck May 29, 2023May 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles 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 April 17-April 23 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce & Picard, located in the western portion of Mare Crisium and viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard:

Andrew Planck April 17, 2023April 13, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius

One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius

The week of March 20-26 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6 This week we will highlight the moon crater Fracastorius, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located

Andrew Planck March 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Bullialdus: The Most Conspicuous Moon Crater on Mare Nubium

Bullialdus: The Most Conspicuous Moon Crater on Mare Nubium

The week of February 27 – March 5 takes us from Lunar Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bullialdus, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Wednesday night.

Andrew Planck February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Rima Ariadaeus – Ariadaeus Rille

Rima Ariadaeus – Ariadaeus Rille

The week of February 20-26 takes us from Lunar Day 1 to Day 7. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=17°E] The Ariadaeus

Andrew Planck February 20, 2023February 18, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Moon craters, Rilles on the Moon, Venus No Comments Read more

Longomontanus is Exception to the Rule Regarding Moon Craters

Longomontanus is Exception to the Rule Regarding Moon Craters

The week of February 13-19 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Tuesday night. Longomontanus: [SW/P7; L=22°W]

Andrew Planck February 13, 2023February 12, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Floor Fractured Moon Craters – Sabine and Ritter

Floor Fractured Moon Craters – Sabine and Ritter

The week of January 23 to January 29 takes us from Lunar Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the moon craters Sabine & Ritter, viewable on Friday evening and located in the NE quadrant of the

Andrew Planck January 23, 2023January 21, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Gassendi: One of Moon’s Most Beautiful and Interesting Objects

Moon Crater Gassendi: One of Moon’s Most Beautiful and Interesting Objects

The week of January 16 to January 22 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to Day 0.6. This week we will highlight the moon crater Gassendi. Gassendi: [SW/L5; L=40°W] Three generations of crater age can be easily observed on Mare

Andrew Planck January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Floor Fractured Moon Craters, Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Marius: Largest Dome Field on the Moon

Moon Crater Marius: Largest Dome Field on the Moon

The week of January 2 to January 8 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the Marius dome field located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable Tuesday evening. Marius

Andrew Planck January 2, 2023January 3, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Rupes Recta and Rupes Cauchy: Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Rupes Recta and Rupes Cauchy: Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of December 26 – January 1 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the fault Rupes Cauchy located on the moon in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable

Andrew Planck December 26, 2022December 20, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more
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