MOON TOPICS CRATERS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Aristarchus (crater) A conspicuous lunar crater, about 45 km (28 miles) in diameter and 3.7 km (2.3 miles), surrounded by a system of bright rays, which has been the reported site of transient lunar phenomena in the form of reddish glows. Aristarchus lies on the northwest part of the near side of the Moon. It is bright enough to be visible to the naked eye. Related categories    • MOON TOPICS    • CRATERS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP