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Bailly – Largest Crater on Our Side of the Moon

Bailly – Largest Crater on Our Side of the Moon

The week of January 12-18 takes us from Day 24 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bailly, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Bailly: [SW/R3; L=69°W] To observe this moon crater, it is

Andrew Planck January 12, 2026January 9, 2026 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Bailly – The Largest Crater on Our Side of the Moon

Bailly – The Largest Crater on Our Side of the Moon

The week of December 15-21 takes us from Day 26 to Day 2. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bailly, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Bailly: [SW/R3; L=69°W] To observe this moon crater, it is

Andrew Planck December 15, 2025December 1, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, 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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Andrew Planck
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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