The week of September 30 – October 6 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius, viewable on Sunday nights located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J4.
Floor-Fractured Crater on the Moon – Taruntius
Taruntius: Floor-Fractured Moon Crater
The week of January 8-14 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius viewable on Sunday night and found in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J4. Taruntius: [NE/J14;
Atlas and Hercules Craters on the Moon: Blankets of Surrounding Ejecta
The week of October 30 – November 5 takes us from Day 17 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, viewable on Tuesday evening and located in the NE quadrant of the Field
Moon Craters Hercules and Atlas Located East of the Lake of Death
The week of September 25 – October 1 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on
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
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
Floor-Fractured Moon Crater Taruntius – Unusually Shallow Basin
This week we will highlight the moon crater Taruntius, located on the north shore of the Sea of Fertiliuty. Taruntius: [NE/J14; L=47°E] Taruntius is a wonderful example of a floor-fractured crater (FFC). Take a close look at it. Once you
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
The Great Eastern Chain: Series of Moon Craters
The week of July 25-31 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight a series of craters called the Great Eastern Chain. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large
Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier – Examples of Subsidence
The week of March 7-13 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight moon craters Posidonius and le Monnier, viewable on Tuesday evening. Posidonius/le Monnier: [NE/F-G13; L=30°E] There are only two craters of any consequence