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Moon Crater Plato

Moon Crater Plato

The week of January 26 – February 1 takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] Wait until the terminator

Andrew Planck January 26, 2026January 28, 2026 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, 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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