Moon Question

[Bearcatrp]

Took this photo this morning. Noticed this spot that seems whiter than normal compared to other spots that seem dull. Almost looks like a fresh hit of some kind. But it is whiter, to me anyways. Ideas on this? Its center on the photo.

[KingClinton]

You see many craters that appear this way.
Probably the angle of the light reflecting from it.

[goldstar]

That is the crater Aristarchus considered one of the brightest features on the moon. It's probably "fresh" by lunar standards. Higher magnification will show a channel running by it. Interesting area all round.
BTW, just to note that the image is flipped L-R which could confuse some people.

[MrShorty]

Wikipedia's entry on Aristarchus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristarchus_(crater)

Bonus: If you go down and to the right in your picture, you come across another high albedo feature that is even more mysterious -- the lunar swirl Reiner Gamma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiner_Gamma

[Bearcatrp]

Thanks for the replies. I see the channel. Think your right on the angle causing the brightness. My 8.8 super wide lens showed it very well. The pic above I was using a 10mm lens. Have to start looking at options for taking better photos. Cell phone isn't cutting it.