Van Wijk is a small lunar impact crater that lies in the southern part of the far side of the Moon. It is located to the north-northwest of the huge walled plain Schrödinger, and to the southwest of the crater Fechner.
Coordinates | 62°48′S 118°48′E / 62.8°S 118.8°E |
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Diameter | 32 km |
Depth | Unknown |
Colongitude | 242° at sunrise |
Eponym | Uco van Wijk |
The rim of this crater has a noticeable outward bulge toward the south, but it is otherwise relatively circular. The perimeter remains relatively sharp-edged, with some wear along the north and northwest faces. The inner walls slope down evenly towards the relatively flat and featureless interior.