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Month: October 2020

Philolaus: Lunar Impact Crater

moon crater Philolaus

The week of October 26 – November 1st takes us from Lunar Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight the crater Philolaus, viewable on Tuesday evening (Day 11). Philolaus is a lunar impact crater that is located

Andrew Planck October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

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

moon craters Peirce and Picard

The week of October 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard, viewable starting Monday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15] The two largest intact craters on Mare Crisium

Andrew Planck October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Meteor Shower No Comments Read more

Humboldt: Moon Crater Best Viewed When There is a Pronounced Libration

humboldt - Full Moon: Impressive Capes, Crater Chains

The week of October 12-18 takes us from Lunar Day 25 to Day 2. For the first part of the week, you’ll have to be up pretty early to see the Moon. On Tuesday, it rises at 3:04 AM; on

Andrew Planck October 12, 2020October 11, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Plinius: Between Tranquillity and Serenity

Moon crater Plinius

The week of October 5-11 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the crater Plinius, viewable on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Plinius: [NE/H12] Standing sentinel between Tranquillity and Serenity is the crater Plinius,

Andrew Planck October 5, 2020October 4, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October, Rilles on the Moon 1 Comment 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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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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