Gerard is a lunar impact crater that lies along the western edge of the Oceanus Procellarum near the northwest limb of the Moon's near side.

Because of its location, Gerard appears strongly foreshortened when viewed from the Earth, hindering observation.

The northern half of the rim has outward bulges to the northeast, north, and northwest.

Like many craters in this region of the moon (such as Von Braun and Bunsen), the floor of Gerard Q Inner is fractured.

[1] By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Gerard.