very bright spot on the moon tonight.

[phat tony]

was just out looking at the moon , i could clearly see a small very bright spot on the bottom left to middle of the moon, anyone got any idea if this is debris left by the missions that landed there, i was thinking it was and it was just reflecting the light. any ideas.

[benjii]

I've not been out tonight as it's cloudy, but it won't be anything man made as we can't see that from Earth. It could just be a spot of dust on your EP or filter!

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

I've just been looking at a particularly bright dot around the 9 oclock position, i think its aristarchus.

[pajr777]

Yes the tiny bright dot is Artistarchus. It's the brightest feature of the moon as seen from Earth.

I only know because I'm ticking things off the Sky At Night 55 Moore Marathon I completed the lunar targets tonight, and also added a moon to my list, Rhea. A short but productive session and so good to get out after all the recent cloudy evenings

[Si Rollett]

Was thinking that what i should start with the 55 from sky at night when i can get out of packing