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Doppelmayer – Crater Subsidence on the Moon

Doppelmayer – Crater Subsidence on the Moon

The week of November 6-12 takes us from Day 24 to Day New Moon. This week we will highlight the moon crater Doppelmayer, viewable before sunrise on Tuesday and Wednesday and located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map

Andrew Planck November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Venus, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon 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

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

Peirce and Picard: Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium

The week of April 17-April 23 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce & Picard, located in the western portion of Mare Crisium and viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard:

Andrew Planck April 17, 2023April 13, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel on the Moon and the Lunar Eclipse

Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel on the Moon and the Lunar Eclipse

The week of November 7-13 takes us from Lunar Day 15 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel on the moon and the lunar eclipse. Dorsum Oppel: [NE/H15; L=53°E] As the lava cooled following

Andrew Planck November 7, 2022November 9, 2022 Lunar Days in November, Lunar Eclipse, Lunar Observers, Unusual Features on the Moon, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

The Flying Eagle on the Moon – Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Saturday evening. The Flying Eagle: [NE/H15] As the lava cooled following the impact that created Mare Crisium, a series of

Andrew Planck June 27, 2022 Lunar Days in June, Unusual Features on the Moon, Wrinkle Ridge on the moon No Comments Read more

Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel – The Flying Eagle

Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel – The Flying Eagle

The week of October 4-10 takes us from Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The

Andrew Planck October 4, 2021October 5, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Ridges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Serpentine Ridge: Best Example of a Wrinkle Ridge

Serpentine Ridge: Best Example of a Wrinkle Ridge

The week of February 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 20 to 26. This week we will highlight Serpentine Ridge. Serpentine Ridge: [NE/G12] in the Sea of Serenity, west of the crater Posidonius, you will find the Moon’s best example

Andrew Planck February 1, 2021January 31, 2021 Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon, Ridges on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Not Just on Star Trek: Moon Craters Peirce & Picard and the Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

Not Just on Star Trek: Moon Craters Peirce & Picard and the Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

The week of December 23-29 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce & Picard and the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15] The two largest

Andrew Planck December 23, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Ridges on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Intact Craters and Wrinkle Ridges on the #Moon

Intact Craters and Wrinkle Ridges on the #Moon

The week of October 8-14 takes us from Day 20 through Day 5. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce & Picard and the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, viewable on Friday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15] The two largest

Andrew Planck October 8, 2018October 7, 2018 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Ridges on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

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