Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
On Bolivia’s Isla del Sol, simple guesthouses and boutique hotels overlook Incan ruins and the seemingly endless blue water.
Yet travelers who only know these waters from shoreline cities often miss their quieter side, where shipwrecks rest beneath clear depths, small ports wake to foghorns and science teams study a living ecosystem in real time.
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Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
At such depths, even minor disturbances can obscure visibility and damage artifacts that have remained intact for centuries.
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