Craterra

Apollo Landing Feature

Kiva

Kiva is a lunar surface landmark in the Theophilus quadrangle, cataloged from human exploration of the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
landing
Coordinates
8.84° S · 15.45° E
Diameter
0.88 km
IAU approval
1973/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-78 · Theophilus

Geological Chronicle

Kiva is an official lunar surface feature spanning an approximate extent of 0.88 kilometers. Situated within the Theophilus quadrangle (LAC-78), the site reflects detailed orbital and surface exploration by the Apollo lunar missions.

The location is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -8.8406° latitude and 15.4504° longitude, documented under the record: Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 16 site.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Kiva.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 16 site.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Kiva in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.