The week of December 27 – January 2 takes us from Day 23 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the Hippalus Rilles located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map at M6 and viewable on Tuesday morning.
Hippalus Rilles on the Moon
Moon Crater Proclus: One of the Brightest Spots on the Moon
The week of December 20-26 takes us from Day 17 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the crater Proclus located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at H14, the Ursid meteor shower, and the Winter Solstice.
Sinus Iridum on the Moon: The Bay of Rainbows
The week of December 13-19 takes us from Day 10 to Day 16. This week we will highlight Sinus Iridum, located in the northwest sector of Mare Imbrium. Sinus Iridum: [NW/E6] Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows) formed after the
Rheita Valley – Longest Distinct Valley on the Moon
The week of December 6-12 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Vallis Rheita, viewable on Tuesday & Wednesday evening, Days 4 and 5. Vallis Rheita: [SE/N14; L=52°E] At 276 miles, the Rheita Valley