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Furnerius – Southernmost Moon Crater That Makes Up the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius – Southernmost Moon Crater That Makes Up the Great Eastern Chain

The week of June 9-15 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Wednesday night and also Thursday night close to the terminator. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the

Andrew Planck June 9, 2025June 5, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Furnerius: Southernmost of the Moon Craters that Make Up the Great Eastern Chain

Furnerius: Southernmost of the Moon Craters that Make Up the Great Eastern Chain

The week of November 11-17 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the moon crater Furnerius, visible on Sunday night. Furnerius: [SE/N16; L=61°E] This is the southernmost of the moon craters that make

Andrew Planck November 11, 2024November 7, 2024 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Craters that are the First Two Segments of the Great Eastern Chain

Moon Craters that are the First Two Segments of the Great Eastern Chain

The week of September 11-17 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight The Great Eastern Chain, viewable on Sunday evening. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large moon

Andrew Planck September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Great Eastern Chain: Series of Moon Craters

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

Andrew Planck July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Rilles on the Moon 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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Andrew Planck
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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