Moon map

The Moon is the only natural satellite of our planet. It is the 5th-largest satellite in the Solar System. We can only see 15% of one side of the Moon's surface from Earth because the Moon rotates around the Earth at the same speed as it rotates around its axis.

Moon map

Interactive Moon Map with the names and locations of major craters and the Lunar Maria.

The Moon is the only natural satellite of our planet. It is the 5th-largest satellite in the Solar System. We can only see 15% of one side of the Moon's surface from Earth because the Moon rotates around the Earth at the same speed as it rotates around its axis.

A visual catalog of our quintessential quest to understand the cosmos and our place in it.

Image Detail for - The Moon Sea Of Tranquility

Throughout most of history, no one ever thought there were any other moons, so they simply called ours “the moon.”

Annotated photo of the moon with major craters, maria and other landmarks noted.

The major craters of the moon and its maria are labeled in this amazing lunar map created by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. A good moon map is handy to help stargazers locate interesting spots on the moon through a telescope.