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![The Ghosts of Mare Fecunditatis](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M146662326L_thumb.png)
The Ghosts of Mare Fecunditatis
A gentle topographic high marks the location of an ancient crater rim in Mare Fecunditatis (7.8°S; 51.3°E). NAC frame M146662326L, illumination is from the east, north is up, image is ~1 km wide [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 31 Oct 2012
![The Old and the Young in Tsiolkovskiy](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M161455429R_thumb.png)
The Old and the Young in Tsiolkovskiy
A recent impact narrowly missed an ancient extensional crack in Tsiolkovskiy crater (18.97°S; 130.34°E). Its crater is in the lower left. NAC frame M161455429R, illumination is from the east, north is up, image is 800 m wide...
Published on 30 Oct 2012
Diversity
A variety of textures and reflectivities in the wall and floor of a recent crater within the ghost crater Daguerre in Mare Nectaris (11.9°S; 33.6°E). North is up; illumination is from the west, downslope is toward the top of the frame,...
Published on 27 Sep 2012
![In the Wake of Giordano Bruno](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M146308704R.thumb2.png)
In the Wake of Giordano Bruno
Fresh ejecta patterns the landscape outside Giordano Bruno (37.99°N; 101.62°E). North is up, illumination is from the east, image is ~840 m across, LROC NAC M146308704R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 26 Sep 2012
Dark Secondary Crater Cluster
A collection of dark-haloed craters lines a sloping crater rim outside Sklodowska crater (19.21°S; 93.56°E). North is up; illumination is from the west-southwest, downslope is toward the east, image is ~625 m across, LROC NAC...
Published on 25 Sep 2012
![A Beautiful Impact](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M156964572L_thumb.png)
A Beautiful Impact
Young impact craters sometimes present a striking array of tones in their ejecta. Illumination is from the southeast, image is ~500 m across, LROC NAC M156964572L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 31 May 2012
![Brush Strokes on a Lunar Canvas](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M111265930L_thumb2.png)
Brush Strokes on a Lunar Canvas
An irregular ejecta distribution from a fresh crater catches the eye. Illumination is from the south, image is ~600 m across, LROC NAC image M111265930L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 30 May 2012
![Balcony Over Plato](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M168257774L_thumb.png)
Balcony Over Plato
A distinctive rock outcrop attracts attention along the north rim of Plato crater (51.6°N; 9.4°W). Illumination is from the southeast, downslope is toward the bottom of the frame, image is ~325 m across, LROC NAC M168257774L...
Published on 29 May 2012
![The Rays of Messier A](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M159650657L_thumb.png)
The Rays of Messier A
A mare surface peppered with hundreds of small craters. Image width is 620 m, NAC frame M159650657L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 05 Apr 2012
![Trapped at the Bottom](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M121844756R_thumb.png)
Trapped at the Bottom
A mound of debris has formed at the bottom of a small impact crater in the lava deposits of Cleomedes, width is ~500 m, north is up, NAC frame M121844756R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 04 Apr 2012
![An Impact Melt Veneer in the Highlands](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M115529715R_thumb.png)
An Impact Melt Veneer in the Highlands
Fractured impact melt partially covered with regolith. Image width is 880 m, north is up, NAC frame M159650657L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 03 Apr 2012
![Shattering Consequences](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M170334512L_thumb.png)
Shattering Consequences
Debris of variable reflectivity and size litters the floor of a small crater in the nearside lunar highlands. Illumination is from the south, image is ~410 m across; NAC image M170334512L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 09 Feb 2012
![Outcrops in Laplace A](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M137725771R_thumb.png)
Outcrops in Laplace A
Debris flows and outcrops exposed in the walls of Laplace A crater. Illumination from southwest, image is ~525 m across, down-slope is to the right, LROC NAC M137725771R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 08 Feb 2012
![A Recent Journey](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M109502471L_thumb.png)
A Recent Journey
A large boulder stopped on its way down a sloping wall in the central peak complex of Schiller crater (51.8°S, 40.0°W). Illumination from the north, image is ~500 m across, NAC M109502471L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 07 Feb 2012
![Shadows in Egede A](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M122137079L_thumb.png)
Shadows in Egede A
A field of boulders casts long shadows on the wall of Egede A crater. Illumination from south-southwest, image is ~400 m across, LROC NAC M122137079L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 19 Jan 2012
![Melt Fractures in Jackson Crater](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M118560367L_thumb.png)
Melt Fractures in Jackson Crater
Fractures can be seen in profuse abundance on the Jackson crater melt pond surface. Illumination from west, north is up, image is ~700 m across, LROC NAC M118560367L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 18 Jan 2012
![Debris Flows in Gardner Crater](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M121987140R.thumb.png)
Debris Flows in Gardner Crater
Avalanche flows adorn the walls and floor of Gardner crater. Illumination from south-southwest, north is up, image is ~800 m across, LROC NAC M121987140R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 17 Jan 2012
![Lobate Scarp or Fluidized Ejecta?](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M105463860R.png)
Lobate Scarp or Fluidized Ejecta?
A double escarpment merges with a single escarpment. LROC NAC frame M105463860R, incidence angle 51.0°, image width is ~1,500 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 10 Nov 2011
![Bench Crater in Plato](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M137610258L.png)
Bench Crater in Plato
A small impact feature in the lava-filled crater Plato (51.6° N, 9.3° W) exhibits an interesting morphology. LROC NAC frame M137610258L, incidence angle 60°, sun is from the SSW, image width is 550 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State...
Published on 09 Nov 2011
![The Chicken or the Egg?](/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M140840176R.png)
The Chicken or the Egg?
Building-sized boulders are partially coated in impact melt. LROC NAC frame M140840176R, incidence angle is 39.6°, sun is from the south, image width is 540 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 08 Nov 2011