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rilles on the moon

The Best Place to see Rilles on the Moon

The Best Place to see Rilles on the Moon

The week of June 24-30 takes us from Lunar Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located near the western edge of Mare Tranquillitatis in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J11. It

Andrew Planck June 24, 2024June 21, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Two Faults on the Moon Paralleled by a Nearby Rille

Two Faults on the Moon Paralleled by a Nearby Rille

The week of May 6-12 takes us from Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, viewable on Sunday evening, May12, Day 5, and located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J13. Rupes

Andrew Planck May 6, 2024May 3, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in May No Comments Read more

Hippalus Rilles on the Moon

Hippalus Rilles on the Moon

The week of April 15-21 takes us from Day 8 to Day 13. This week we will highlight Rimae Hippalus, the Hippalus Rilles, viewable on Thursday and Friday evening and located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map at

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Rimae Sirsalis – Series of Rilles on the Moon

Rimae Sirsalis – Series of Rilles on the Moon

The week of October 9-15 takes us from Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight a series of rilles called Rimae Sirsalis, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map and viewable on Tuesday morning before

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Enigma of the Moon – Triesnecker Rilles

Enigma of the Moon – Triesnecker Rilles

The week of September 18-24 takes us from Day 27 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker Rilles, an enigma located on the moon in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J10 and viewable on

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Rima Ariadaeus – Rille on the Moon that is a Graben

Rima Ariadaeus – Rille on the Moon that is a Graben

The week of August 21-27 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus on the moon, viewable Tuesday night. Rima Ariadaeus: NE/J11; L=14°E] The best place to see rilles on the Moon is

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Rima Ariadaeus – Example of a Graben on the Moon

Rima Ariadaeus – Example of a Graben on the Moon

The week of June 19-25 takes us from Day 2 to Day 7. This week we will highlight Rima Ariadaeus, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J11. Rima Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=14°E] The best place to see

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Rille Rima Marius on the Moon

Rille Rima Marius on the Moon

The week of June 12-18 takes us from Day 25 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the rille Rima Marius on the moon (in the NW quadrant of the Moon Map at H5) and viewable early Tuesday morning.

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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

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Ariadaeus and Rima Hyginus: Rilles on the Moon

Ariadaeus and Rima Hyginus: Rilles on the Moon

The week of May 31 – June 6 takes us from Lunar Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the Ariadaeus and Hyginus rills. Ariadaeus: [NE/J11; L=17°E] The Ariadaeus Rille (Rima Ariadaeus) is named after this 7-mi.

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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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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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