The week of August 12-18 takes us from Day 8 to Day 15 This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map at E6 and viewable on Wednesday night. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6; L=32°W]
Series of Rilles on the Moon: Rimae Sirsalis
The week of July 29 – August 4 takes us from Day 24 to New Moon. This week we will highlight a series of rilles called Rimae Sirsalis, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on
Crater Longomontanus on the Moon
The week of April 1-7 takes us from Day 22 to 28. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning before sunrise. Longomontanus: [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further, decide
Rima Hyginus (Hyginus Rille) on the Moon
The week of November 27 – December 3 takes us from Day 16 to Day 21. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus (the Hyginus rille) on the moon, viewable on Saturday night around 11:00 and located in the NE
Messier Moon Crater: Pair of Splash Rays that Resemble Tails of a Comet
The week of August 14-20 takes us from Day 28 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the moon crater Messier, viewable Sunday after midnight. Messier: [SE/K14; L=48°E] One of my favorite objects on the Moon is a small
Moon Craters in Fra Mauro Region Critical to Understanding Important Process That Shaped the Moon
The week of July 10 – July 16 takes us from Day 22 to Day 29. This week we will highlight moon craters in the Fra Mauro region, viewable before sunrise on Tuesday. Fra Mauro region: [SW/K8; L=17°W] Moon craters
Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon
The week of May 22-28 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the Sulpicius Gallus rilles on the moon, viewable on Friday evening. Sulpicius Gallus Rilles: [NE/G10-11; L=10°E] These rilles, located on the south-western
Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon
The week of April 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Thursday and Friday nights. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most
Linné – Simple Moon Crater that Disappeared
The week of March 27-April 2 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6 This week we will highlight the moon crater Linné, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at G11 and viewable on Tuesday night. Linné:
Moon Crater Marius: Largest Dome Field on the Moon
The week of January 2 to January 8 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight the Marius dome field located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable Tuesday evening. Marius