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Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

Moon Crater Hippalus: Finest Examples of Arcuate Rilles

The week of May 29 – June 4 takes us from Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the Hippalus rilles, viewable on Tuesday evening. Rimae Hippalus: [SW/M6; L=29°W] On the east shore of Mare Humorum you

Andrew Planck May 29, 2023May 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Sulpicius Gallus Rilles on the Moon

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

Andrew Planck May 22, 2023May 17, 2023 Lunar Days in May, Mars, Rilles on the Moon, Venus No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

Moon Crater Wargentin: Unique Wrinkle Ridge Pattern

The week of May 15-21 takes us from Day 26 to Day 2. This week we will highlight the moon crater Wargentin, viewable early Sunday morning. Wargentin: [L=60°W] This is one of the more unusual craters on the Moon. When

Andrew Planck May 15, 2023May 10, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Moon craters, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of May 8-14 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, a fault on the moon, viewable on Tuesday before sunrise. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13; L=37°E] Two of the best-known faults on

Andrew Planck May 8, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Rilles on the Moon, Saturn No Comments Read more

Promontorium Agarum: Impressive Cape on the Moon

Promontorium Agarum: Impressive Cape on the Moon

The week of April 3-9 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight Promentorium Agarum, located on the eastern edge of Mare Crisium in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at H16, and viewable

Andrew Planck April 3, 2023March 31, 2023 Capes on the moon, Lunar Days in April No Comments Read more

One of the Moon’s Best Examples of Subsidence: Moon Crater Fracastorius

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

Andrew Planck March 20, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Mons Piton – Isolated Mountain on the Moon

Mons Piton – Isolated Mountain on the Moon

The week of March 13-19 takes us from Day 21 to Day 28. This week we will highlight Mons Piton on the moon, located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable early Tuesday morning. Mons Piton: [NE/E9;

Andrew Planck March 13, 2023March 11, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Bullialdus: The Most Conspicuous Moon Crater on Mare Nubium

Bullialdus: The Most Conspicuous Moon Crater on Mare Nubium

The week of February 27 – March 5 takes us from Lunar Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the moon crater Bullialdus, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Wednesday night.

Andrew Planck February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Rima Ariadaeus – Ariadaeus Rille

Rima Ariadaeus – Ariadaeus Rille

The week of February 20-26 takes us from Lunar Day 1 to Day 7. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Sunday night. Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=17°E] The Ariadaeus

Andrew Planck February 20, 2023February 18, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Moon craters, Rilles on the Moon, Venus No Comments Read more

Longomontanus is Exception to the Rule Regarding Moon Craters

Longomontanus is Exception to the Rule Regarding Moon Craters

The week of February 13-19 takes us from Lunar Day 22 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Tuesday night. Longomontanus: [SW/P7; L=22°W]

Andrew Planck February 13, 2023February 12, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Moon craters No Comments Read more
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