Through the day of Wednesday the 5th of August

above the E – W horizon due to a favourable lunar libration

the Mare Orientale will be visible 

as the Sun will be above the horizon until sunset

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions