De Moraes (Moon)

Named after Abraao de Moraes - Brazilian astronomer (1916-1970).

De Moraes is a lunar impact crater that is located in the northern part 's far side. It lies to the northeast of the larger crater Bridgman, and southwest of van Rhijn. This is a worn crater feature with features that have been softened and rounded from a long history of minor impacts. Small but notable craters overlay the rim and inner walls on the northeast and northwest sides, and there is a slanting gouge in the eastern rim. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On the Moon they are named after deceased scientists, polar explorers, astronauts or cosmonauts.