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moon crater Plato

One of the Moon’s Loveliest Sights – Moon Crater Plato

Plato, Alpine Valley and Mare Imbrium on the moon

The week of March 9-15 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] Wait until the terminator is a little

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Moon Crater Endymion

Endymion on the moon

The week of February 2 – 8 takes us from Day 15 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon crater Endymion, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Endymion: [NE/D15; L=57°E] This is an older moon

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Moon Crater Plato

Plato's original floor is actually 1.5 miles deeper than it appears.

The week of January 26 – February 1 takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, visible on Tuesday night close to the terminator. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] Wait until the terminator

Andrew Planck January 26, 2026January 28, 2026 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Mare Imbrium – One Time Multi-Ring Basin on the Moon

Mare Imbrium

The week of June 26-July 2nd takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight Mare Imbrium on the moon, which should be 80% visible on Tuesday evening. The Moon has now entered its gibbous phase

Andrew Planck June 26, 2023June 28, 2023 Lunar Days in June, Multi-ring basin on the moon 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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