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Mare Humorum

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[hyoo-mer-uhm, hyoo-mawr-, -mohr-] / ˈhju mər əm, hjuˈmɔr-, -ˈmoʊr- /

noun

  1. (Sea of Moisture ) a dark plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 45,000 sq. mi. (117,000 sq. km).


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Several Italian streets, piazzas and lecture halls are named after him, as is a moon crater near the Mare Humorum.

From Scientific American Aug. 16, 2023

RIDGES.—Among the Maria which exhibit the most remarkable arrangement of ridges is the Mare Humorum, in the south-eastern quadrant.

From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn

The floor of the former on the north stands 2000 feet above the Mare Humorum.

From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn

Toward the southeast appears the notably dark, rounded area of the Mare Humorum inclosed by highlands and rings.

From Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers by Serviss, Garrett Putman

The floor, however, on the N. stands 2000 feet above the Mare Humorum.

From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn

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