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Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of February 3-9 takes us from Lunar Day 5 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains on the moon, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is

Andrew Planck February 3, 2025January 30, 2025 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Janssen – Ancient Impact Moon Crater

Janssen – Ancient Impact Moon Crater

The week of November 4-10 takes us from Lunar Day 3 to Day 9 This week we will highlight the moon crater Janssen, visible on Tuesday night. Janssen is an ancient impact moon crater located in the highland region near

Andrew Planck November 4, 2024October 25, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Western Edge of Mare Crisium

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Western Edge of Mare Crisium

The week of June 17-23 takes us from Lunar Day 11 to Day 17. This week we will highlight an object informally known as the Flying Eagle on the moon, located on the western edge of Mare Crisium and in

Andrew Planck June 17, 2024June 12, 2024 Lunar Days in June, Unusual Features 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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