Boethius (lunar crater)

Boethius is a lunar impact crater that lies near the eastern limb of the Moon. Due to its location, it appears significantly foreshortened when viewed from Earth, making observation of detail challenging. It is situated just to the northeast of the larger crater Langrenus.

The rim of Boethius is somewhat worn and eroded, with several small craterlets along the edge. The interior floor is relatively flat and featureless, lacking a central peak. There is a small, bowl-shaped crater located against the inner north-northeastern rim. The walls display some slumping and terracing, particularly along the western side.

Boethius is located in the Mare Fecunditatis basin. Its age is likely Nectarian or Early Imbrian, based on its size and location within the basin.

It is named after the Roman philosopher Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius (c. 480 – 524/525 AD).