KAGUYA Lunar Impact
Last update : Jun, 10, 2009, at 9:30 p.m.(GMT)
The Japan's lunar explorer "KAGUYA", which was in the extended operational phase, has been carrying out observations of the Moon from lower altitude since February 1, 2009, to continued observations in more detail.
The "KAGUYA" concluded its scientific mission to the Moon through a controlled impact on the lunar surface.
- Impact date
- 18:25, June 10, 2009 (GMT) Near side, night time area
- Impact location
- E80.4, S65.5
- Lunar phase & age on impact date
- 17.3 (London)
Lunar age quotation : NAOJ - Koyomi Station
LALT topographical map (background-image)
(Mark is the spot where a "KAGUYA" fell)
(c) JAXA/SELENE (image processing : NAOJ)
LALT topographical map for around the spot
where a "KAGUYA" fell