IAU Lunar Nomenclature
Planitia Descensus
Planitia Descensus is an officially adopted planitia, planitiae on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.
Feature Profile
- Feature type
- Planitia, planitiae
- Coordinates
- 7.18° N · 64.15° W
- IAU approval
- 1970/01/01 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-56 · Hevelius
Name origin
Luna 9 landing site ("plain of descent").