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Geminus and Burckhardt: Two Unique Moon Craters

Geminus and Burckhardt: Two Unique Moon Craters

The week of January 17-23 takes us from Full Moon to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Geminus and Burckhardt, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Geminus: [NE/F15] Roughly 200 miles north of Mare Crisium 1

Andrew Planck January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January 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

Hippalus Rilles on the Moon

Hippalus Rilles on the Moon

The week of December 27 – January 2 takes us from Day 23 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the Hippalus Rilles located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map at M6 and viewable on Tuesday morning.

Andrew Planck December 27, 2021December 23, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Proclus: One of the Brightest Spots on the Moon

Moon Crater Proclus: One of the Brightest Spots on the Moon

The week of December 20-26 takes us from Day 17 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the crater Proclus located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at H14, the Ursid meteor shower, and the Winter Solstice.

Andrew Planck December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December No Comments Read more

Crater de Gasparis – Hub of Rille Activity on the Moon

Crater de Gasparis – Hub of Rille Activity on the Moon

The week of November 29-December 5 takes us from Day 24 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the de Gasparis rilles and the Marius Hills, viewable between 4:00 AM and 5:00 on Tuesday morning. de Gasparis rilles: [SW/M4]

Andrew Planck November 29, 2021November 28, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Lunar X and Moon Crater Maurolycus

The Lunar X and Moon Crater Maurolycus

The week of November 8-14 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight the moon crater Maurolycus and a feature informally referred to as “The Lunar X,” both viewable on Thursday evening, Day 8. Maurolycus:

Andrew Planck November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Hevelius and Lunar Basin Grimaldi is the Darkest Spot on the Moon

Moon Crater Hevelius and Lunar Basin Grimaldi is the Darkest Spot on the Moon

The week of November 1-7 takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon crater Hevelius and the lunar basin Grimaldi located near the western limb of the Moon and viewable before sunrise on

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Moon Crater Archimedes and Story Behind “Eureka, I have found it!”

Moon Crater Archimedes and Story Behind “Eureka, I have found it!”

The week of October 25-31 takes us from Day 20 to 25. This week we will highlight the moon crater Archimedes, viewable after midnight on Wednesday, Day 22. Archimedes1: [NW/G9; L=4°W] This is a prominent 50-mile crater with terraces and

Andrew Planck October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Lunar Observers No Comments Read more

Complex and Simple Moon Craters: Eudoxus and Linné

Complex and Simple Moon Craters: Eudoxus and Linné

The week of October 11-17 takes us from Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the moon craters Eudoxus and Linné, viewable on Monday evening. Eudoxus1: [NE/E11; L=16°E] Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its north are wonderfully

Andrew Planck October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Simple Moon Craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Janssen: New Moon Craters Superimposed on top of Older Moon Craters

Moon Crater Janssen: New Moon Craters Superimposed on top of Older Moon Craters

The week of September 6-12 takes us from New Moon to Day 7. This week we will highlight the crater Janssen, viewable on Friday and Saturday evenings. Janssen: [SE/P13; L=40°E] Janssen is located 85 miles southwest of the Rheita Valley

Andrew Planck September 6, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in September No Comments Read more
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