By Sakshi Sah
Published Jul 07, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Best features to observe on the Moon

If you’ve never looked closely at the Moon, now’s a great time to start.

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According to BBC, the Moon controls our tides and is the only place humans have walked beyond Earth.

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The Moon is big, bright, and full of details. Perfect for beginners with a telescope.

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Many are surprised by how much the Moon’s surface changes with light and shadows.

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Explored by Apollo 15, this deep channel is a great telescope target.

Hadley Rille

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A dark, wide crater seen with the naked eye- use binoculars to spot ridges and hills.

Crater Grimaldi

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This bright crater has a terraced rim and long rays that stretch for hundreds of kilometers.

Crater Copernicus

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Set near Mare Imbrium, this smooth-floored crater is a beauty surrounded by mountains.

Crater Plato

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