Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Palmieri

Rimae Palmieri is a structural rille trough extending across 27.13 kilometers in the Mare Humorum quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
27.83° S · 47.17° W
Diameter
27.13 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-93 · Mare Humorum

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Palmieri is a lunar graben structure spanning 27.13 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Mare Humorum quadrangle (LAC-93).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -27.8346° latitude and -47.17° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Palmieri.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Palmieri in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.