Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Posidonius

Rimae Posidonius is a structural rille trough extending across 78 kilometers in the Eudoxus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
32.03° N · 29.61° E
Diameter
78 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-26 · Eudoxus

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Posidonius is a lunar graben structure spanning 78 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Eudoxus quadrangle (LAC-26).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 32.0314° latitude and 29.6056° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Posidonius.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Posidonius in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.