Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Lubbock

Lubbock is a lunar impact crater spanning 14.09 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
3.99° S · 41.79° E
Diameter
14.09 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-79 · Colombo

Geological Chronicle

Lubbock is a small lunar impact crater on the western edge of Mare Fecunditatis. The formation spans an official diameter of 14.09 kilometers.

It was named after British astronomer John Lubbock. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-79.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Sir John William; British astronomer, mathematician (1803-1865).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Lubbock in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.