The week of September 2-8 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6. This week we will highlight Mare Nectaris, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map at L13 and viewable on Saturday and Sunday nights. Mare Nectaris:
One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius
The week of March 20-26 takes us from Day 29 to Day 6 This week we will highlight the moon crater Fracastorius, located in the SE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located
Why We Have Seasons and How it Affects the Moon
The week of April 1-7 takes us from lunar Day 26 to Day 2. This week the Moon is, for all practical purposes, not viewable. On Monday morning, it rises during bright morning twilight, and on Sunday evening, April 7,
The Glow of Earthshine on the #Moon
The week of July 9-15 takes us from Day 26 to Day 3. Because the week straddles New Moon, which is on Thursday, there are no days which are particularly good for viewing the Moon. However, one of the loveliest
Crater Kepler has Impressive System of Splash Rays on Moon
The week of February 20-26 takes us from Day 24 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the crater Kepler, visible on Monday only. The Moon doesn’t rise on Monday until around 2:00 A.M., so viewing the Moon this