The week of October 30 – November 5 takes us from Day 17 to Day 23. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, viewable on Tuesday evening and located in the NE quadrant of the Field
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;
Moon Crater Hevelius and Lunar Basin Grimaldi is the Darkest Spot on the Moon
The week of November 1-7 takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon crater Hevelius and the lunar basin Grimaldi located near the western limb of the Moon and viewable before sunrise on
Moon Craters Atlas and Hercules have Blankets of Surrounding Ejecta, Known as a Glacis
The week of September 20-26 takes us from Full Moon to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon craters Hercules and Atlas, viewable on Thursday evening. Hercules and Atlas1: [NE/E13-14] Just east of Lacus Mortis (the “Lake of
Lunar Basin Grimaldi and Lunar Transient Phenomena
The week of June 7 – 13 takes us from Lunar Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the lunar basin Grimaldi, located near the western limb of the Moon. Grimaldi has a very dark floor and
Mare Crisium and Lunar Transient Phenomena
The week of May 14-20 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6. This week we will highlight Mare Crisium, visible partially on Thursday and completely on Friday evening. Mare Crisium: [NE/H15] On Friday you should be able to observe
Full Moon to Lunar Day 20: Impressive Cape, Crater Chain and Comet Lovejoy
The week of April 10 – 16 takes us from lunar Day 14, full moon, to Day 20. This week we will highlight the crater Humboldt on Tuesday evening (you might try Monday to see if there’s enough contrast), and