Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Arzachel

Rimae Arzachel is a structural rille trough extending across 57 kilometers in the Purbach quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
18.31° S · 1.38° W
Diameter
57 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-95 · Purbach

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Arzachel is a lunar graben structure spanning 57 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Purbach quadrangle (LAC-95).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -18.3077° latitude and -1.3832° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Arzachel.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Arzachel in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.