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IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Mare Crisium

Mare Crisium is an officially adopted mare, maria on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Mare, maria
Coordinates
16.18° N · 59.10° E
Diameter
555.92145 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-44 · Cleomedes

Name origin

"Sea of Crises."

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Mare Crisium in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.