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Moon Crater Taruntius

Moon Crater Taruntius

The week of March 31-April 6 takes us from Lunar Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Taruntius: [NE/J14; L=47°E] Located on the north shore

Andrew Planck March 31, 2025March 27, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Floor Fractured Moon Craters, Lunar Days in April, Lunar Days in March, Simple Moon Craters No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Langrenus and Vandelinus

Moon Craters Langrenus and Vandelinus

The week of July 8-14 takes us from Lunar Day 2 to Day 8. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus and Vandelinus, in the SE quadrant of the Field Map at K16. They are viewable on Tuesday

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Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain

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

Andrew Planck February 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Taruntius and Gutenberg

Moon Craters Taruntius and Gutenberg

The week of August 8-14 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the moon craters Taruntius and Gutenberg, viewable on Sunday evening. Taruntius: [NE/J14; L=47°E] Located on the north shore of Fertility, Taruntius

Andrew Planck August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Floor Fractured Moon Craters, Lunar Days in August No Comments Read more

Taruntius: Floor Fractured Moon Crater

Taruntius: Floor Fractured Moon Crater

The week of July 29 – August 4 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the crater Taruntius, viewable on Sunday evening. Taruntius: [NE/J14] Located on the north shore of Fertility, Taruntius is a

Andrew Planck July 29, 2019July 28, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Simple Moon Craters No Comments Read more

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It is highly recommended that you get a copy of Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon, the very finest Moon map available for use at the telescope. It is available for $10.95 at www.skyandtelescope.com and on Amazon. All features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the Field Map and will look like this: Plato: [NW/D9]

Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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