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Geminid meteor shower

Moon Crater Maurolycus Displays a Rich Diversity of Different Types of Features

Moon Crater Maurolycus Displays a Rich Diversity of Different Types of Features

The week of December 8-14 takes us from Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the moon crater Maurolycus (misspelled in the image), visible on Wednesday night close to the terminator. Maurolycus: [SE/P11; L=14°E] Let us venture

Andrew Planck December 8, 2025December 1, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Geminid Meteor Shower and Moon Craters Wargentin, Nasmyth and Phocylides

Geminid Meteor Shower and Moon Craters Wargentin, Nasmyth and Phocylides

The week of December 9-15. takes us from Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight the craters Wargentin, Nasmyth & Phocylides plus the Geminid meteor shower. Wargentin: [SW/P4] (Depending on libration, you may have to wait until

Andrew Planck December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Two Significant Areas on the Moon and the Geminid Meteor Shower

Two Significant Areas on the Moon and the Geminid Meteor Shower

The week of December 10-16 takes us from Day 3 through Day 8. This week we will highlight the crater Fracastorius and Mare Nectaris, the Sea of Nectar, viewable on Wednesday night, and the Geminid meteor shower which will peak

Andrew Planck December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Comets, Lunar Days in December, Multi-ring basin on the moon, star clusters, Unusual Features 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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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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