Get Ready for an Out-of-This-World Event!

This week, mark your calendars! ispace's private Resilience Lander is set to make a historic lunar landing in the Mare Frigoris region on June 5, at precisely 3:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT). While the spacecraft itself won't be visible from Earth, you can still catch a glimpse of its future home on the moon!

Discover the Sea of Cold: Mare Frigoris!

Mare Frigoris, translating to "Sea of Cold," is a large expanse that formed billions of years ago when volcanic lava flooded the impact basins left by ancient asteroid strikes. These formations led to the dark, smooth surfaces we see today.

Stretching over a staggering 18,000 square kilometers (6,950 square miles), Mare Frigoris is located near the moon's northern pole. Its average depth of 124 miles (200 km) can make it elusive to the naked eye, but don’t fret— we’ll show you how to locate it!

Find the Future Landing Site of Resilience!

Although the Resilience Lander is too tiny to be seen from Earth, its landing zone will be within reach if you know just where to look. On the nights leading up to June 5, turn your gaze to the southeastern sky for a better view of the glowing moon post-sunset.

A pair of 10x50 binoculars will help you spot the dark features of Mare Frigoris in the northern part of the moon. However, for those desperate for details, a telescope with a 6-inch aperture will get you an even closer look at Resilience's landing site.

To locate the Resilience Lander, start by identifying the Aristotles Crater, which borders the southeastern edge of Mare Frigoris. From there, look northwest to find Archytas Crater and the nearby Timaeus Crater— the Resilience Lander will aim to touch down near Timaeus, just to the left of Archytas.

How to Watch the Lunar Landing Live!

Don’t miss out on this monumental event! The Resilience Lander is scheduled to touch down on June 5 at 3:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT), although the timing may be adjusted based on operational conditions. For those eager to witness history, catch the live stream on Space.com starting at 2:10 p.m. EDT (1810 GMT/3:10 a.m. JST on June 6) with commentary available in both English and Japanese.

Prepare yourself for a celestial experience as ispace's Resilience Lander embarks on its lunar journey—this is a moment you won't want to miss!