Mons Piton

An isolated mountain peak on Mare Imbrium, forming a notable pair with Mons Pico.

Visual Description

Mons Piton appeared as a prominent, solitary mountain rising from the Mare Imbrium floor, northeast of Mons Pico. The peak was bright against the dark mare surface and cast a distinctive shadow when illuminated at an angle. The mountain’s isolation on the smooth mare made it easily identifiable.

Notable Features

• Isolated peak on Mare Imbrium
• Rises approximately 2.3 km above mare floor
• Approximately 25 km across at base
• Forms notable pair with Mons Pico
• Remnant of Imbrium Basin rim

Notes

• Named after Mount Piton in Tenerife
• Best observed 9-11 days after new moon
• Look for both Piton and Pico together
• Coordinates: 40.6°N, 0.9°W
• Shadow dramatically shows height