Mons Hadley

A prominent mountain in the Montes Apenninus range, famous as a landmark near the Apollo 15 landing site.

Visual Description

Mons Hadley appeared as a bright, massive mountain peak rising from the southeastern edge of Mare Imbrium, part of the spectacular Montes Apenninus range. The mountain showed impressive height and bulk, with its slopes catching sunlight dramatically when near the terminator. Adjacent to the peak was Hadley Rille, a prominent lunar valley. The mountain served as a major landmark for the Apollo 15 landing site at the base of the Apennine Mountains.

Notable Features

• Massive peak in Montes Apenninus
• Rises 4.5 km above mare floor
• Near Apollo 15 landing site
• Adjacent to Hadley Rille
• Part of Imbrium Basin rim structure

Notes

• Named after English mathematician John Hadley
• Apollo 15 landed at Hadley-Apennine site (1971)
• Best observed 8-10 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 26.5°N, 4.7°E
• Spectacular shadows when near terminator