APOD: 2026 November 7 – De Gerlache-Kocher Massif
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The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2026 showcases the De Gerlache-Kocher massif on the edge of the Moon. This mountainous formation rises about 4 kilometers above its surroundings and is situated very close to the lunar south pole. The image, captured on October 31, reveals a favorable libration angle that enhances the oblique view across the Moon's south pole.
De Gerlache-Kocher massif, with its permanently shadowed crater floors potentially holding water ice deposits and peaks receiving almost continuous sunlight, is considered a prime location for future human settlements on the Moon. The south polar region's unique characteristics have also made it a potential landing site for upcoming Artemis missions.
This extraordinary telescopic image, taken from the lunar limb, offers an intriguing glimpse of this distant celestial feature.
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