Stirling Astronomical Society Gallery

Although the nights are short at this time of year, the Moon still makes a good target. This image, two days after First Quarter, shows the distinctive craters Tycho and Clavius (towards the bottom), with Rupes Recta above them, and the large crater Copernicus (left) still partially in shadow.

More images:   24 May   Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Azarchel   25 May   Sunrise on Clavius