The week of September 24-30 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the full moon. Full moon generally occurs around the end of Day 14, but this can vary by up to 12 hours,
Characteristics of a Full #Moon
#MoonCrater Albategnius – Can You Spot the Evidence?
Merry Christmas everyone! The week of December 25-31 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13, very nearly full moon. This week we will highlight the crater Albategnius, viewable on Monday night (just in case you don’t know what to
Two Phenomenon in Space: Chance of a Lifetime Solar Eclipse and Thinnest Crescent on Moon You Can See with the Naked Eye
The week of August 21-27 takes us from New Moon to Day 6. This week we will discuss the thinnest crescent you can see with the naked eyes (try for it on Monday through Wednesday). Thin Crescent: Because the Moon
Full Moon to Lunar Day 20: Impressive Cape, Crater Chain and Comet Lovejoy
The week of April 10 – 16 takes us from lunar Day 14, full moon, to Day 20. This week we will highlight the crater Humboldt on Tuesday evening (you might try Monday to see if there’s enough contrast), and
Eratosthenes: Greek Astronomer, Mathematician, and Chief Librarian of the Great Library in Alexandria
The week of March 6 – 12 takes us from Day 9 to Day 15, full moon. The mountains, valleys, and craters that stood out so vividly on Day 7 will rapidly lose their contrast from day 10 on and
Unusual Feature of the Moon Crater Schickard
The week of January 9-15 takes us from Lunar Day 12 through Day 18, centering on the full moon. This week we will highlight the crater Schickard on Tuesday evening. Schickard Moon Crater: [SW/P4] When you look at Schickard, you
Three Moon Craters named for the Apollo 11 Astronauts
The week of Jan. 2–8 takes us from Lunar Day 4 through Day 10, a period when you can see the Moon at its best! This week we will highlight the Apollo 11 landing site on Tuesday evening. Apollo 11:
4 Eye-Catching Items to See On and Around the Moon
[Last week it was suggested that you observe Maurolycus on Monday. Although Maurolycus was just east of the terminator, its rim mountains are so high that its floor was still in shadow. Tuesday would have been a better day to