Hamilton is a lunar impact crater that is located near the southeastern limb of the Moon.

From the Earth this crater is viewed nearly from the edge, limiting the amount of detail that can be observed.

It can also become hidden from sight due to libration, or brought into a more favorably viewing position.

The interior floor is deep and uneven, with an impact feature joining the midpoint to the north-northwestern inner wall.

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