The week of Oct. 16-22 takes us from the end of Day 26 to the beginning of Day 3. The Moon does not rise until nearly 4:00 A.M. on Monday morning. This week we will highlight the lunar swirl Reiner
Lunar Swirls – Explore Reiner Gamma on the Moon
Two #MoonCraters with Distinct Characteristics
The week of October 9-15 takes us from Day 19 to the end of Day 25. This week we will highlight the craters Moltke (visible late Tuesday evening) and Arago (not viewable until around 2:00 A.M. Wed. morning). Moltke: [NE/K12]
Mons Rümker: Extensive Complex of Domes on the #Moon
The week of October 2-8 takes us from Day 12 to Day 18, spanning the full moon. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker, visible on Monday night. (This was featured in the 5/22/17 Blog, but it could only be
Ghost Crater Lamont: Remnant of a Small Multi-Ring Impact Basin
The week of September 25 – October 1 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11, a very rewarding time to be observing the Moon. This week we will highlight the ghost crater Lamont, visible on Monday night late. Lamont:
Gutenberg #MoonCrater: Pay Your Respects to One of History’s Great Men
The week of September 18-24 takes us from Day 28 (essentially new moon) to Day 4. The Moon won’t be in a good position for viewing until around Saturday (the end of Day 3). This week we will highlight the
Triesnecker Rilles on the Moon: Looks Like a Railway Switchyard
The week of September 11-17 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. The Moon will not be in a good position for viewing until about 1:00 AM on Tuesday. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker rilles, visible early
#MoonCrater Riccioli and Phenomenon Called Libration
The week of September 4-10 takes us from the end of Day 13 through Day 19. This week we will highlight the crater Riccioli, visible on Monday night, and discuss libration. Riccioli: [NW/K2] Because this crater is close to the
Discover Two Shapes to the Cassini #Moon Crater
The week of August 28 – September 3 takes us from Day 7 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the crater Cassini, visible on Tuesday evening. (Although Cassini was covered in the 12/19/16 blog, we are repeating the
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
Three Moon Craters: Flat-Floored, Rounded or a Surprise Discovery
The week of August 14-20 takes us from Day 21 through Day 28. This week we will highlight the crater Lalande A and its environs, visible early on Tuesday morning. Lalande A: [SW/K9] As craters increase in size, their morphology