We are now looking at the far side of the Moon. This is the side that is hidden from our view here on Earth.

Although the view in the Sky Chart appears familiar, a closer examination will show that the surface of the far side of the Moon is quite different.

Question 2a: What is the most common feature on the far side of the Moon?

Question 2b: What surface features are almost completely absent on the far side?

Click on the image below to see some labeled features on the far side of the Moon. This will help you answer the next question.

Question 2c: Label the outlined features on your Far Side Map.