The week of August 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the Cauchy lunar domes. Cauchy Domes: [NE/J13] During sunrise over this area you will have an opportunity to view lunar domes,
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
Catena Abulfeda: Chain of Moon Craters
This week we will highlight the moon crater Abulfeda, viewable early Tuesday morning on Day 21. It is a lunar impact crater located in the central highlands of the Moon. To the northeast is the moon crater Descartes. A chain
Pythagoras: Complex Moon Crater with Two Central Mountain Peaks
This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, viewable on Tuesday evening. Pythagoras1 : [NW/C3; L=63°W] There is only a brief period during each lunation when Pythagoras is visible. It is a complex crater with two central mountain peaks,
The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel
This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Saturday evening. The Flying Eagle: [NE/H15] As the lava cooled following the impact that created Mare Crisium, a series of
Aristillus and Autolycus: Well-Defined Complex Moon Craters
The week of June 20-26 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the craters Aristillus and Autolycus, located in the N.E. quadrant of the Moon and viewable after midnight on Tuesday, June 21. Aristillus/Autolycus:
Promontorium Agarum and the First Supermoon of 2022
The week of June 13-19 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the feature known as Promontorium Agarum on Mare Crisium, viewable in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 15. Promontorium Agarum: [NE/H16;
Crater Chain on the Moon – Catena Davy
The week of June 6-12 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the crater chain known as Catena Davy. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This fascinating crater chain was made when a comet or asteroid
Moon Crater Mare Nectaris: Example of Multi-Ring Basin
The week of May 30-June 5 takes us from New Moon to Day 6. This week we will highlight the moon crater Mare Nectaris, viewable on Saturday evening, Day 5. Mare Nectaris: [SE/L13] The Nectaris basin was excavated 3.9 billion
Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age
The week of May 23-29 takes us from Day 24 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning just before sunrise. [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further,