Wolf is a lunar impact crater that lies in the south-central part of the Mare Nubium, a lunar mare in the southern hemisphere of the Moon.It lies to the north-northwest of the walled plain Pitatus, and east-southeast of the prominent crater Bullialdus.It is named after the German astronomer Max Wolf. [1]The interior floor of this crater has been completely flooded by lava, leaving only an ...

Volcanism on the Moon is represented by the presence of volcanoes, pyroclastic deposits and vast lava plains on the lunar surface. The volcanoes are typically in the form of small domes and cones that form large volcanic complexes and isolated edifices.

Sep 18, 2024 · The Wolf crater complex within Mare Nubium on the Moon is one such silicic construct associated with a high thorium anomaly. This study integrates morphological, compositional, chronological and gravity anomaly analyses of high-resolution data from various lunar missions to establish this construct as a silicic volcanic caldera.

Jan 22, 2024 · After seeing the “Wolf Moon” rise, see it shining close to Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation of Leo, on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about stargazing and ...

Jan 18, 2022 · Swimming in the lava fields before they were solidified? Stairways, elevators, ladders, other means of ascent/descent? Icarus, his feathers, his avoidable death, an alternative night flight in which you would’ve seen him soar, would’ve seen him safely to new land?

Jan 8, 2023 · The Moon’s surface is covered in craters, mountains and lava plains called mares (seas). Some of its largest craters—all formed by meteorite impacts—are visible to the naked eye during a ...

As the crisp January air settles in and the nights grow longer, the first full moon of the year—known as the Wolf Moon—rises in the sky. But what is the Wolf Moon, and what makes it so special? Rooted in folklore and natural cycles, this lunar event is said to inspire introspection, transformation, and connection to our primal instincts.

It's also called the Moon After Yule, Ice Moon and Old Moon. Here's why the January full Moon is widely known as the Wolf Moon.

This January 13 th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 22:28 UTC (4:28 PM, Central Time). This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps.

January 13, 2025 marks the Wolf Moon. Find out how to watch the event and what to expect. The next full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:27 p.m. EST, illuminating the night sky for observers worldwide.