Generally, the Moon can be viewed even with the naked eye, however it may be more enjoyable with optical instruments. The primary lunar surface features detectable to the naked eye are the lunar maria or "seas", large basaltic plains which form imaginary figures as the traditional "Moon Rabbit" or familiar "Man in the Moon".
Generally, the Moon can be seen without optical instruments; however, it is more enjoyable with them. The primary lunar surface features visible to the naked eye are the lunar maria or "seas", large basaltic plains that create imaginary figures like the traditional "Moon Rabbit" or familiar "Man in the Moon".