Van Wijk (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 62.8° S, 118.8° E |
| Diameter | 32 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 242° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Uco van Wijk |
Van Wijk is a small lunar impact crater that lies in the southern part of the Moon, of the far side as seen from Earth. It is located to the north-northwest of the huge Schrödinger walled plain, and to the southwest of Fechner crater.
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 toward the relatively flat and featureless interior.
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