Amazing Moon Photos from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Low Reflectance Deposits on the Lassell Massif
Low reflectance deposits are seen along the margins of Lassell G and Lassell K. Image released March 14, 2013.
Cinder Cone, Impact Crater, or Something Else?
A circular feature piques curiosity and encourages speculation. Image released March 13, 2013.
Not Your Average Crater
An asymmetric impact crater on the Lassell Massif revealing low reflectance material. Image released March 13, 2013.
Rümker E Impact Melt
Impact melt deposit in the crater Rümker E. Image released March 8, 2013.
Wrinkle Ridge vs. Impact Crater
An impact crater modified by a wrinkle ridge. Image released March 6, 2013.
Copernicus Collapse
Collapse feature in the impact melt within the floor of Copernicus crater. Image released March 5, 2013.
New Views of the Gruithuisen Domes
An oblique view of the northern portion of the Gruithuisen Gamma volcanic dome. Image released March 4, 2013.
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Lobate Debris Aprons on the Moon?
Debris flows mantle the floor of an unnamed highland crater. Image released Feb. 28, 2013.
Schiaparelli E
A recent impact in Oceanus Procellarum produced a spectacular, circular melt pond. Image released Feb. 27, 2013.
LRO View of Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017, as seen from the moon by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The shadow of the moon in this image is centered over Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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