Craterra

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").

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Planitia Descensus in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.