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".
Typically, the Moon can be observed without any optical aids; however, it is more pleasurable with them. The most discernible lunar surface features visible to the naked eye are the lunar maria or "seas", large basaltic plains that resemble figures such as the traditional "Moon Rabbit" or the familiar "Man in the Moon".