Plato 1975 Jun 29/30 UT 23:05-00:30. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12" reflector, seeing, III, good clarity transparency). At 23:05, blue was seen on the inner wall:floor southern boundary, and red on the corresponding northern floor:wall boundary. However by 00:30, blue was now on the W floor:wall boundary, and red on the E floor:wall boundary. Atmospheric spectral dispersion existed in many regions, but did not change like the colours in Plato. Similar appearance craters such as Grimaldi, Schickard, and Riccioli, were checked for a similar change in colour, but no change was noticed in these. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 2004 Dec 03 UT 00:00-01:00 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, England, 60mm OG x120) "Fluctuation in the brightness in Aristarchus still present but less pronounced than yesterday. Also saw the bright short ray on the opposite side to the main ray in Aristarchus that Amato saw yesterday - but this may be normal?" BAA Lunar Section report.
P.Foley (Nettlestead, UK, 12" reflector) noticed a translucent bluish glow in Earthshine coming from this crater, despite it being close to the nright terminator. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=200 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Marcus Price (Camberley, Surrey, UK) noted that Aristarchus was extremely bright. A 6" reflector was used. The Cameron 2006 Catalog ID is #98 and the weight is 1. The ALPO/BAA weight is 1 too.
On 1987 Oct 13 at UT14:00-17:00 J. Moeller (Kirkville, NY, USA, 6" reflector) observe and 10x70 binoculars) noted that Aristarchus was brilliant in the sky and the most striking feature on the lunar surface (2-3x brighter than Tycho). It appeared as a hazy white cloud at first. The effect lasted for 3 hours. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=309 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1997 Jul 25/26 at UT 23:00-00:00 S. Fox (Dundee Tayside, Scotland, UK, 15cm f/5 reflector with x4 Barlow). A series of photographs were taken that show a glow just beyond the terminator, near to Callipus crater. Almost certainly this is lens flare from the Barlow lens. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing=III-II) noticed that the crater had a blue/green colour and that this varied, filling a large circular patch, brightly illuminating to the ESE-SSE (IAU?) spilling over the wall and the rim. Shadows inside the crater were large and elongated. The filter response was greater in the blue than through a yellow or red Microfiche. Spurious colour was noticed elsewhere but not in Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=313 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3
Messier A 1976 Sep 15 UT 21:05 Observed by J.H-Robinson (Teignmouth, UK, 26cm Newtonian, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x200, seeing very poor). Messier A was fainter than Messier in blue light. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2012 Oct 08 UT12:00 C. Hastorf (Chuck's Bobcat, AZ, USA, 5" SCT, seeing 3.5-4 out of 5). Strange lightness seen on shadowed floor of Plato. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Grimaldi 1972 Aug 02 UT 23:42 Observed by Taylor, Findlay, Ford (Dundee, Scotland, 10" refractor, x180, filters) "Blink in crater, slight but definite on W. wall. Appeared bright without filters. Confirmed by Findlay & Ford. Aris., Gass. & prom. Heraclides were normal." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1339. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Tycho 1990 Dec 10 UT 11:03-12:49 Observed by Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 12.5" Newtonian, x63) "Nebulous patch seen where the central peak should have been in the 90% shadow filled crater. The nebulous patch is seen to vary in size and a star-like point is seen inside it briefly for 1 sec. The nebulous patch was a bit like what one expects from a close-up view of a cometry nucleus. A sketch and an image can be found on the following web site: http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/ltp19901210.htm " An ALPO report.
Aristarchus 1976 Oct 18 UT 07:42 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4.5" reflector and 3" refractor, S=3, T=5) "Inner E. wall 6 deg with very large EWBS at 8deg. No viol. color anywhere & floor was gray at 4 deg (very low). C.p. is only 8 deg. At base of c.p. between peak & advancing shadow a very faint but definite red glow was seen. It was also seen later in the 3" refr. Was confined to W.base of peak & no color on E. base tho. carefully searched for. This red glow was unique in his experience of 28 yrs. His obs. thru. col. 223deg saw nothing more unusual." Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and ID #1455.
On 1981 May 01 at UT 10:00 B. Hobdell (St Petersburg, FL, USA, 2?" refractor) observed in Lacus Mortis, some blue flashes for about two minutes at 10:00UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=134 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 May 01 at UT10:05 B. Hobdell (St Petersburg, FL, USA, 2?" refractor) observed a small blue flash in Plinius? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=134 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho and Moretus. 2023 Mar 23 UT 19:25-19:55. C. Maurizio (Rome, Italy reported that despite the good elevation of the Moon above the horizon (about 70 deg), lunar details were subject to strong turbulence, and a really good view was only visible occasionally. A sketch was made. At 19:30 UT: alternating red (Wratten 25a) and blue (Wratten 38) filters with the blink method, with the red filter the eastern edge of the crater was brighter than the peak; this difference in brightness appeared to increase when viewed with the blue filter. At 19:55 UT the crater Moretus was observed also, with the same seeing conditions; with the red filter the east edge was slightly brighter than the peak, while with the blue filter the peak and the east edge were the same brightness. In other words different to Tycho with the blue filter? ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
Tycho and Moretus. 2023 Mar 23 UT 19:25-19:55. C. Maurizio (Rome, Italy reported that despite the good elevation of the Moon above the horizon (about 70 deg), lunar details were subject to strong turbulence, and a really good view was only visible occasionally. A sketch was made. At 19:30 UT: alternating red (Wratten 25a) and blue (Wratten 38) filters with the blink method, with the red filter the eastern edge of the crater was brighter than the peak; this difference in brightness appeared to increase when viewed with the blue filter. At 19:55 UT the crater Moretus was observed also, with the same seeing conditions; with the red filter the east edge was slightly brighter than the peak, while with the blue filter the peak and the east edge were the same brightness. In other words different to Tycho with the blue filter? ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
In 1909 May 23 at UT 18:00? an unknown English observer observed a bright spot east of Picard. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=330 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 May 26 at UT 20:25-20:40 Kalauch (Berlin?, Germany, 9" refractor, x60, T=1(best) and scintilation=2) found Aristarhus to be "very visible" in Earthshine - which was very clear. At 20:25 UT Aristarchus was seen to blink irregularly and then it attained magnitude 7 (red). Telescopes and eyepieces were changed but did not effect the appearance. It disappered at 20:40UT. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=168 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1965 Dec 27 at UT Bornhurst (Monterey Park, CA, USA, 10" reflector) and (Harris (Whittier? CA, USA, 19" reflector?) observed brightening of Aristarchus in Ashen light. Cameron says that this is an independent confirmation? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=918 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Barker's Quadrangle (26W, 34S) 1949 Mar 03 UT 20:00 Observed by Moore (England, 12" reflector) "Whole area hazy. (in Capuanus? see Wilkins and Moore, The Moon, p124) (It may not be this identification as 3 of 4 obs. are in dark, some nr. FQ so doubtful it could be seen)." NASA catalog ID #516, weight=4. ALPO/BAA wight=2.
On 1981 Jul 06 at UT01:49 Hobdell (St Peterburg, FL, USA, 2.4" refractor) saw a yellow flash from Bullialdus in earthshine. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1986 Mar 15 UT 19:51-19:55 A. Cook (Frimley, UK, Naked Eye and 12" reflector, x60, seeing IV, transparancy poor) observed a naked eye flash at 19:50.5 UT in the Mare Nubium area. The flash was white in colour and lasted not longer than 0.5 sec and was about magnitude 2 at most in brightness. There was no rise or fade associated with this flash. Upon checking the area with the telescope, the observer reproted seeing a faint fuzzy small patch that came and went over several seconds in the same general area - but this may have been due to the seeing conditions and/or glare from the bright side of the Moon. The patch area was about the same size as Aristarchus, i.e. approx 40 km across. Note however that observing conditons were too poor that night to see Aristarchus. At later observing sessions from 20:30UT onwards, the patch was not seen. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1990 Jan 01 at UT 16:55-18:45 H. Miles (Cornwall, UK) observed that Aristarchus was seen in Earthshine at 16:55UT before the limb (was visible in Earthshine?). "1705 Aris>>1723 fading 1727 > again." Then: "1740 Aris << and just visible at 1845". Apparently Foley suspects that Aristarchus had brightened up before 16:55UT (shwen H. Miles started to observe) and then gradually retruned to normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=385 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Jan 01 at UT 17:29 H. Miles (Cornwall, UK) observed that Copernicus had a faint glow in it. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=385 and the weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johnson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
Burg 2020 Dec 20 UT 19:00-20:08 (T.Smith, Codnor, UK, 16" Newtonian, seeing III-IV) observed visually that this crater was very red on its western floor and rim. A similar effect seen in Plinius, elsewhere on the Moon. No red was seen to the exterior of both craters. The redness on both of these craters had become diluted by 19:40. Also around this time, it was noted that Proclus had a slight redness to its western interior, though by no means as strong as in Burg and Plinius. A comparison with Censorinus revealed no redness to this crater. By 20:08 Burg was only showing a hint of red at times. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plinius 2020 Dec 20 UT 19:00-20:13 (T.Smith, Codnor, UK, 16" Newtonian, seeing III-IV) observed visually that this crater was very red on its western floor and rim. A similar effect seen in Burg, elsewhere on the Moon. The central peak of Plinius was very easy to see and also looked red in colour. No red was seen to the exterior of both craters. The redness on both of these craters had become diluted by 19:40. Also around his time, it was noted that Proclus had a slight redness to its western interior, though by no means as strong as in Burg and Plinius. A comparison with Censorinus revealed no redness to this crater. By 20:08 Plinius still had a slight red hue but Burg was only showing a hint of red at times. Observations ceased at 20:14 due to the Moon being hidden by an obstruction. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Theophiuls 2020 Dec 20 UT 19:00 (T.Smith, Codnor, UK, 16" Newtonian, seeing III-IV) observed visually that the central peak of this crater appeared excessively/abnormally bright to his eyes. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 2020 Dec 20 UT 19:40 (T.Smith, Codnor, UK, 16" Newtonian, seeing III-IV) observed visually and noted that Proclus had a slight redness to its western interior, though by no means as strong as in Burg and Plinius which exhibited stronger red colours. A comparison with Censorinus revealed no redness to this crater. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Jun 14 UT 21:45-22:00 G.Rogers (Crendon, UK, 3" Zeiss refractor, sky conditions perfectly clear) reported seeing three very large whitish clouds against the Moon. The strongest seemed to "stem" from the vicinity of Santbech crater (crater identified the next day from an atlas), and was a milk chocolate colour near the stem. The other two large clouds were to the north - in the general area of Mare Fecunditatis and Mare Crisium though perhaps slightly further west and in contact with the terminator? The effect was confirmed (independently) by 4 other observers using the same telescope. The telescope was moved but the clouds remained in the same position over the Moon. This report comes from The Astronomer Jan 2013 p 230. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Feb 11 at UT23:30-01:39 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x159, seeing=7/10) observed a linear east to west feature in Proclus. D. Weier (WI, USA, 11" reflector, x378) found the NNW part of the crater to be brighter than expected and confirmed the prescence of the east to west feature - this crossed the shadow on the east floor and over into Mare Crisium. R. Manske (WI, USA) detected another "streak" parallel to this. All observers suspect that the linear features were due to raised topography on the floor of Proclus - however Cameron comments that there does not seem to be any linear features on the floor of Proclus to cause these effects. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=351 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12. Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3 exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20 minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the 8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej, had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
Kant 1873 Jan 04 UT 23:00? Observed by Trouvelot (Cambridge, Mass, 8" refractor) "Luminous puplish vapors" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #180.
On 1967 Apr 15 at UT 19:15-21:00 Classen (Pulsnitz Observatory, East Germany, 8" refractor) found that Aristarchus was very bright and the atmospheric seeing was very good until 21:00UT. Nothing unsual was seen on 16th and 17th April. Cameron reports that this was the first TLP seen by this group. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1022 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Macrobius 1939 Oct 19 UT 02:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Reddish-brown hue (unusual) usually absent" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #463.
On 1794 Mar 07 at UT 20:00 Stretton and Wilkins (England, UK) observed Aristarchus appearing as a light like a star in Earthsine to the naked eye(independent confirmation according to Cameron?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=73 and 74 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1948 Apr 15 at UT 20:00? Vince (England, UK) observed a bright spot, about magnitude 3, in Earthshine, about 30deg north of Grimaldi., on the west limb (90W, 25N). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=503 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1895 Sep 25 at UT 20:00? Gaboreau (Paris, France) observed on the Moon s shaft of light (same observation as Cameron's TLP report #281 and further more it is on the same day and month as it was back in 1893. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=286 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Jun 17 at UT 04:15-05:01 Cross et al. (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" ? reflector, S=7-8) observed near Ross D: "Gas cloud. Motion". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=818 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Agrippa 1966 Nov 19/20 UT 23:58-00:14 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x283, S=4, T=5) "Faint bluish tinge seen at base of NW wall beneath landslip" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #995. ALOPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1973 Dec 02 at UT 22:17:33 Barrett and Brick (New York, 3.5" Questar freflector) observed an occultation of Kappa Aquari, a wide double star, on the western limb. The star faded perceptably before disappearing. Cameron says that the fact that the star was a double was not an explanation - she says that there are many reports of similar fades for single stars. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1384 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
2004 Nov 20 UT 02:34:03 R. Spellman (120mm F8.3 refractor at prime focus, PC23C CCTV camera, via a DVD recorder) recorded a flash of light. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
2004 Nov 20 UT 03:12:29 R. Spellman (120mm F8.3 refractor at prime focus, PC23C CCTV camera, via a DVD recorder) recorded a flash of light. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ptolemaeus 1978 Apr 15 UTC 21:54-22:20 Observed by A.Cook (Frimley, Surrey, UK, 12" reflector x240, S=IV (Antoniadi)) "Small triangular area on the NW floor of the crater, at the foot of the rim, was slightly brighter in blue light than in red (Moonblink used). Suspected this was due to the poor observing conditions. Certainly blink reaction was not unmistakable". ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1986 Nov 09 at UT 23:00 Quinn (Glebview, IL, USA, 8" reflector, x49- x305) found ïn the vicinity of an unnamed ridge points toward Pico- two bright points about 5 magnitudes brighter than any other part of the Moon. The Alpine valley points directly between these two points. "Came from apparently featureless area. Both points about the same size, but different shapes ~ width of alpine valley" The observer used 4 different eyepieces and the points were brightest in the lowest power. Other specks of light could be seen in the darkness wound the N point. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=289 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1922 May 04 at UT Burnerd (England?) discovered three long mounds in Archimedes crater (rays?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=385 and weight= 0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Vallis Alpes 1983 Jun 18 UT 22:01-22:23 P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 77mm refractor, x83,x250, seeing II-III, transparency fair). After studying the whole length of this valley, the observer saw a change in "albedo" and a small change in colour of the valley floor near to the Plato end. This colour was not seen in a yellow Wratten 15 filter but was noted in a purple Wratten 35 filter, and was strong in a red filter. Also the crater Trouvelot was not seen at x250 with a x2 Barlow.Wratten 25. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Daniell 1983 Jun 18 UT 22:06-22:25) P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 77mm refractor, x83,x166, seeing II-III, transparency fair). Noted on the inside W eall a faint red rose like glow (with a diameter? about it). The red glow varied in brightness with a period of about 2 minutes. It looked somewhat brighter at x166. The glow was still visible when the observation ended at 22:15 ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus and limb 1967 Apr 17 UTC 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) "3 dark patches (Alphonsus) prominent. Suspected red patch (blink ?). (indep. confirm. of Cross 1h later?)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1024.
Plato 1967 Apr 17 UTC 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) "Suspected a blink, (red?)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1025.
On 1967 Apr 17 UT 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) saw a brilliant object nr. E(ast. ?) limb (West Lim IAU?) for 15m. Check on star maps neg. (indep. confirm. of Cross 1h later?)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1024.
On 1988 Feb 25 at UT20:00? P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) found that Aristarchus was very bright (especially in the UV end of the spectrum) despite other features not being seen in Earthshine. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=318 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
1996 Apr 27 UTC 02:26-03:14 Observed by Spellman (Los Angeles, CA, USA) " 02:26 U.T. Sunrise on Tycho 3/4 of the crater was in shadow, topmost section of the central peak was in sunlight. In white light brightness of the central peak rivaled the brightness of the Eastern (sunlit) wall. No change was detected in red light, however in blue light definite strong darkening was observed. Blink obtained when viewing thru 25A and 38 filters. At 2:52 U.T. in the poor to fair seeing the apparent size of the central peak in white and red light was the same, in blue light the central peak in white and red light was the same, in blue light the central peak size shrank to 1/2 white and red size (and brightness). Also appearing sharper. Comparison was made also with the central peak of Alphonsus, no changes were observed. The significant part of the observation was the relative brightness of the central peak to the sunlit rim in white and red light, they appeared almost identical with the crater rim, being just slightly brighter. In blue light the brightness of the central peak was reduced by at least half while the rim brightness was not, (relative to one another). I strongly believe that this was a real event. The shadow filled portion of Tycho was examined for any abnormalities but none were observed. Observations were ended shortly after 3:14 U.T. due to clouds. I also conducted about 20 Moon blink observations during this observing run and got the same strong reaction each time." ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 1967 Apr 18 UTC 18:40-18:45 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector x175) "Crater appeared quite dark, even bright ring was subdued & seemed thicker than normal. Drawing." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1028. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Feb 15 at UT 03:15-03:30 M. Dixon (Palenque Ruins, Mexico, 7x35 binouculars) observed a point of light that was very bright in or near Mare Humorum. It was visible for 5 minutes then vanished. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=353 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Linne 1868 Jul 28 UT 20:00? Observed by Tacchini (Palermo, Italy) "Shadow not so marked-had a light penumbra, indicated a feeble cavity. Other craters had a black shad. On 29th appeared completely white. Crater normal on 26th. (letter to Madler Sep. 16, 1868)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #159.
On 1952 Feb 05 at UT 05:10 J.Carle (USA, 8" reflector, x180) observed the following in Plato: "A shadow in a depression, or a cloud, or an optical illus.? Oval dark area nr. center, disappeared in 15m clear & prominenet at first then vanished. 4 of 14 spots nr. center continuously seen while remaining ones seen only momentarily. (seeing?) Drawing includes sketch on March 7. His sketch shows 18 spots, 13 same as here". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=549 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
A region of the Mare Imbrium was extremely bright, giving a reading of 8 out of 10 on the Elger scale. Cameron notes that from photos of the Full Moon, the area appears to normally be the brightness of Archimedes floor i.e. 3.5 out of 10 on the Elger scale. Atmospheric seeing was excellent and the observer could see a lot of fine detail with their 2.4" and 3" refractors. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=62 and weight=3.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) got an abnormally low brightness reading for Proclus, despite nearby Censorinus being normal. Crater Extinction Device used. The Cameron 2006 Extension catalog ID was 163 and the weight was 3. The ALPO/BAA weight was 2 too.
Plato 1976 Sep 04 UT 02:35-03:35 Observed by Porter (Sarragansett?, Rhode Island, USA, 6" reflector x100, S=5, T=?) "At 0235h albedo of floor was est. at 3. At 0325h the pt. was albedo =1, 2 whole steps darker than earlier & noticeable to the obs. 10-15 min later it returned to normal. (the few meas. of albedo for this age were 1.5-2 which suggests that the meas. of 3 was the anomalous one. Another pt. did darken -- as reported). NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1448. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
127mm f/12 GoTo scope, x62-x154, seeing: best and transparency= 6) observed that an unoficially named mountain (Lambert Gamma or Mons Undest), near Lambert, had a "very strong glow", especially the part that was facing the line of the terminator and this was brighter than the side facing away. The No other object nearby was casting as much light, even Mons La Hire. The effect was seen for 40 minutes and the glow was present throughout. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 Feb 16 at UT02:46-03:01 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x140, seeing=6/10) found that the brightness of the rim of Proclus was 9.0 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=354 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Arsyukhin and others (Moscow, USSR), with naked eye and binouculars saw three dark spots suddenly appear on Mare Crisium and disappear approximately 30 minutes later. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=145 and catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Arsyukhin and others (Moscow, USSR), with naked eye and binouculars saw TLP activity in Plato that Cameron thinks confirms what UK observers saw later. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=145 and catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1882 May 27 ay UT 20:00 an unknown observer (10" reflector) saw a bright luminous ray near west (astronomical?) wall on floor of Plato. Cameron suggests sunlight between peaks?. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 233 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1982 Jun 02 UT 22:00. Mobberley could not see the central craterlet on the floor of Plato tonight. Foley notes that he could only just see the central craterlet on nights of 2-5th Jun and it was of reduced in brightness from normal. North reported that the floor seemed nearly black, but brighter in a green filter (x144 magnification used). All three observers compared the Plato area to other areas for reference. All the above seems normal, apart from the floor being brighter in the green filter. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID 170 and weight=5. BAA/ALPO weight=1.
On 1989 Feb 17 at UT00:55 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x248) found that the brightness of the rim of Proclus was 9.0, the north west wall to be 9.5, the west wall to be 5.2, and the east wall 8.2 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=355 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
A blue tinge was seen inside and outside the crater perimeter. The surrounding halo lost brightness that was observed on 1993 Jan 29. Observed on Apr 19, 20 and 28th. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=213 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 21 at UT 03:43-05:44 Harris, Cross and Helland (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector) observed south of Ross D: "Moving dark area". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=819 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1990 Jan 07 at UT 20:20-20:58 G.North (Herstmonceux, UK) thought that he detected dullness in Torricelli B crater - Cameron comments that this cannot be shadow). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=386 and the weight=3. ALPO\/BAA weight=2.
Near Hyginus 1959 Sep 13 UT Observed by Bradford (S.Shields, England, 15"? reflector), Feist, Lovas (Hungary), Moore, Wilkins (Kent, England, 7" refractor, x500) "Obliterated by a hovering cloud (Feist disagrees). Budapest obs. saw a cloud at 21:02:30, lasting 5 m. Moore & Wilkins saw burst of light & dust cloud at 21:02:35 (confirm.) Drawing by Lovas." NASA catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #722. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Littrow, 1959 Sep 13 UT Observed by Bradford (S.Shields, England, 15"? reflector), Feist, Lovas (Hungary), Moore, Wilkins (Kent, England, 7" refractor, x500) "Obliterated by a hovering cloud (Feist disagrees). Budapest obs. saw a cloud at 21:02:30, lasting 5 m. Moore & Wilkins saw burst of light & dust cloud at 21:02:35 (confirm.) Drawing by Lovas." NASA catalog weight=1 and catalog ID #722. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 May 12 at UT 22:20 H. Miles (UK) found a possible obscuration in Bailly crater. Most of the region was as sharp as normal, but the central area was greyish and blurred. Although the observer concerned considered themselves a non-experienced observer, another BAA Lunar Section observer saw the same effect. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2003 May 13 at UT06:40-07:26 W. Haas (Las Cruces, NM, USA, 12.5" reflector, x321 and x202, S=2, T=3.5) suspected (06:40-06:55UT) that he saw an oval bright feature (intensity 5.5) near the centre of the floor of Herodotus crater indenting into the shadow - however the seeing was none too good, so it is more of a suspicion than a definite sighting. At 07:14-07:26UT he re-examined the region (x202 and x321, S=1-2 and T= 3.5) and had better glimpses that conformed his initial suspicions of there being an oval indentation bright spot (now intensity 6) into the shadow in the centre of the floor. Of course Herodotus does not have a central peak! There was also a very bright spot on the NW> sunlit rim of Herodotus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus Area 2004 Nov 22 UT 04:58-05:49 Observed by Gray (Winemucca, NV, USA, 152mm f/9 refractor, seeing 4-5, trasparency 4-5, x114, x228) "Blinked Herodotus with Wratten filters Blue 38A and Red 25. The illuminated west crater wall stood out brilliantly in blue light, much more so than in white light. This was true also of Aristarchus. Red light did not increase contrasts in Herodotus any more than they were in white light. Shadows in Herodotus appeared as black as the night west of the terminator and remained that way throughout the observing period. No TLP seen in Herodotus tonight. A possible TLP was seen to the west of Herodotus near the terminus of Schroters Valley. It was noted at the beginning of the observing period that there were four very bright spots of light, one near the end of Schroters Valley, the other three grouped together a little farther north. Although not far from the terminator they were definitely east of it. It was noted that all of them nearly vanished in the Blue 38A filter while Aristarchus and the rim of Herodotus gleamed brilliantly. At 5:19UT it was noted that the most brilliant of the four lights, the one near the terminus of Schroters Valley, had faded almost to invisibility in white light. When first seen it had been brighter than Aristarchus. It remained very dim after this through the remainder of the observing period, and was unchanged at 7:35-7:49UT when I again examined the area. The other three bright spots remained brilliant and unchanged."
Herodotus 1950 Mar 30 UT 19:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, UK, 15" reflector) "Transient c.p. (similar phen. to Bartlett's in later yrs.? see #532). NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #523. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 1956 Nov 15 UT 01:05-01:30 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100) "Pseudo c.p. clearly seen est. I=5.5, wratten filters showed it neutral to green, red, & yellow, but duller in blue. Floor est. 2deg, distinctly olive-green. Precise time at 0117 at col. 55.27deg" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #655. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 2022 Nov 06 UT 00:05-00:38 A. Anunziato (Parna, Argentina - 105mm Meade EX 105, x154). Glimpsed an elongated light patch on the floor, slightly east of the centre of the floor. Observer was a bit uncertain if this was a genuine observation, or a biased observation – based upon the written account in the repeat illumination predictions. Detailed sketch made. Anyway, seeing detail on the floor of Herodotus was at the limit of his telescope. We shall therefore assign an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
Aristarchus area 1967 Apr 21 UT 19:00-21:20 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Denmark, 3.5" refractor, S=1-2), Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160), Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector with Moonblink) "On exterior wall of Aris., 3 pts. in Cobra Head & banks of valley were star-like & glowing; & Herod. were red. Farrant could not bring hill N. of Herod. into focus. He says color was deep red-orange & steady for 3 min. Started at 1915h (1916-1925h seeing was too bad) (indep. confirm.). Suspected next nite but bad seeing. Not confirmed by Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1030. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Herodotus 1966 Nov 24 UT 21:50 H.Hill (UK, 7.25" reflector, x240), seeing 4-6/10, transparancy 4/5) sketched a central white diffuse patch inside the floor of the crater, with a size of about 1/7th the diameter of the crater. The eastern edge of the white patch was encroached by the shadow of the eastern rim. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 18:30 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8.5" reflector) "Crater appeared very bright (Apollo 17 Watch)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1359.
Blanco, J. Vidal, of Gijon, Spain (3" refractor x72) noticed an unfamiliar very bright center near to Encke. Cameron suspects that this was Encke B crater on the basis that it is a prominent small crater near to Encke. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=410 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1993 Jun 02 at Ut 04:30-05:45 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK) saw that the shadow of the Cobra's Head in Schroter's Valley was lighter and more diffuse seen at user defined locations of C or B rim (these were black versus medium gray for Cobra's Head). The TLP had vanished by 05:45UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=462 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 because the date or time is wrong.
In 1949 Nov 03 UT 01:06 J.Bartlett (3.5" refractor, x100) noted that the floor of Herodotus was very dark, the east wall was very bright, and the floor contained a central bright peak. The BAA/ALPO weight=3.
Aristillus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 21:50-22:20 observed by Berger (51.5N, 9E, 60mm refractor, T=2, S=3) "Diffuse bright cloud in the NE corner of the crater" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53- 61.
Aristarchus 1919 Jun 10 UT 19:00-19:30 Observed by Lapshin (Russia) a "Greenish-yellow light shone from inside the crater for 1/2 hr. after which it returned to normal. Violet tint on W. bank & surrounding area & the dark color of the saddle & dark spot were distinct. Term. slightly E. of Herodotus. (Ast. E)=IAU W." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #372. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1906 Mar 07 UT 22:00? Observed by Fauth (Germany? 6" refractor) "Color (brightness?) greatly enhanced as on the previous nite" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #324.
Amery (Reading, England) saw blue in Aristarchus but a photograph did not show the colour. Foley thinks this was spurious colour. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=27. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Promotorium Laplace: 1978 Apr 20 UT19:30-22:35 Peter Foley observed a tiny yellow-brown region close the tip of the cape, north east of the precipitous west edge, in the face of the north facing slope. The area concerned was diffuse and varied in density despite the surroundings not varying. Foley notcied no colour elsewhere on the Moon, though Amery thought that he saw some in Aristarchus, but Foley thinks this was spurious. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=27 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1983 Dec 17 at UT 17:25-19:20 Moseley (Covington, England, UK, x120 and x240, seeing=III and spurious colour present) found that the inside of Aristarchus crater was dull and slightly blue. Suspected the colour to be spurious: at 19:20 at x240 the colour was pink but at x120 there was no colour. Cameron 2006 catalof ID=234 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-Cobra Head, 1967 Nov 15 UT 05:40-06:00 Observed by Cross, Tombaugh (Las Cruces, NM, 12" reflector x800) and Harris (Tucson, AZ), and Dunlap (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector with Moonblink). "Obs. reddish color N. & E. of Aris. & more intense color nr. E.(IAU?) rim of Cobra Head. Red color nr.C.H. confirmed by Tombaugh. Obtained 10 photos between 0543-0549h in 3 spectral bands (blue, yellow, red, & integ. light). No change dur. obs. per. but spot got smaller at moments of good seeing. Isodensitometry of photos. At Corralitos 0152-0155 on 24- in image intensifier & filter sys. photoos at 0320-0330h. Harris at Tucson got spectra. Neither of latter 2 show anything unusual. Its edges were nebulous even at best seeing. Size @ that of Cobra's Head." NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1053.
Aristarchus 1975 May 23 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12" reflector, x200, x360, x624, atmospheric clarity good, seeing III from 20:15-22:30, but the clouded out at 22:30, and from 23:15-01:15 seeing was IV-V with poor transparency) observed (22:20-20:45 UT) variation in the SE corner of the Aristarchus, namely the usual dark bands were alternating light to dark, not in keeping with otyher crater features. This effect was not linked to atmospheric turbulence. Also projected image of bands beyond the crater W. wall were repeatedly noted. The observer broke away from observing at 20:45UT to make a telephonealert call. At 20:55UT they noted that the area between Vallis Schroteri and Herodotus seemed very light/bright, also the E. exterior of the crater wall of Herodotus. From 21:01-21:11 A slight blueness was seen to extend from the NE corner of Aristarchus, along the exterior rim, acrossand beyond Herodotus to the SW. A tgorough search was made of many bright areas, both near the terminator and to the E., but no blueness could be detected elsewhere. A slight orange hue was noted along the E. limb of theMoon (Spurious colour). From 21:18;22:30 Aristarchus seemed normal again, and likewise the head of Vallis Schoteri too. The observer was clouded out from 22:30-23:15and from 23:15-01:30 the seeing was so appaling that no colour or projection of the bands could be seen. A Moon Blink was used during the session, but no colour was detected in this? Another observer, R.W. Rose (Devon, UK) observed 21:20-21:30 but had IV seeing, and saw nothing unusual, but commented that if TLP wactivity had been taking place, then they would probably not have seen it. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 20:20 Observed by Schobel (Hirschfelde, Germany, 5"? refractor) "Interference filter. (indep. confirm. of Darnella?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1032. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus normal in red and blue filters however the Cobra Head part of Schroter's Valley was brighter in blue. Indeed it was very dull in red - Louderback says that this was not surprising as the whole areas around Aristarchus is brighter in blue. Louderback is an experienced observer of the Aristarchus area of more than 10 years. Cameron 2006 extended catalogID=63 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1967 Apr 22 UT 21:00? Observed by Classen (Pulsnitz Obs., E. Germany) & by Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, New Mexicoo, 24" reflector+Moonblink). "Crater was so bright it could be seen with the naked eye (indep. confirm. of Darnella & Schobel of activity here?). Corralitos M.B. did not confirm." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1034. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 23 at UT 04:45-05:05 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=4-1 and T=3) observed a blue-violet glare on the north east rim and a strong violet tinge in the nimbus. The effect was absent 1 hour earlier. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=821 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus, Schroter's Valley, Herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 21:45 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Danemark, 3.5" refractor) & Coralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, New Mexico, USA (24" reflector + Moonblink). "Red pts. suspected in same areas as in #1030, but seeing was bad. (confirm by Schobel?). Corralitos MB did not confirm" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1033. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
LeCroy Jr. and Sr. (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, x75, x300, S=3, T= 4) observed the following in the Aristarchus and Herodotus region: "Both were fused together as an oval & had a bluish cast on the E.rim. In W#25 filter it was white. At 0100h albedo decreased from 10+ to 9.5 & more detail could be seen. Separation of the 2 craters began to be seen at 0007h, details much brighter, incl. c.p. in Aris. @ 0110h main brightness & blue tint shifted to N. rim. At 0116h the SW rim was brightest & no color. At 0122h ray was brightest & no color. At 0122h ray had decreased in length & more details seen in oval. At 0123h ray was broken & smaller, becoming very small at 0125h & at 0126. The knob was gone & the edges not bright any more. Albedo=9. Sketches. (Seeing variations meas. were 1/2s in length so LTP variations not due to local atm. cond. Alt. = 65 deg". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1416 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Moretus? 1871 Dec 25 UTC 22:00? Observed by Webb? (England?, 9" reflector?) "Internal twilight in crater #132- a large circular crater nr. S.pole (crater #132 on Goodacre's map is Plato. Webb's map?)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #173.
On 1892 May 10th at 19:00UT? Pickering, based at Arequipa. Peru, using a 12" reflector, saw varitions in vapor col. Drawings were made. Time calculated from the given colongitude. Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1982 Jun 05 at 22:00? UT, Chapman (UK, using a 12" reflector), again using a x2 yellow filter, noticed that the central craterlet detectabilty changed such that sometimes it was visible and sometimes not. Foley (Kent, UK)noticed that the central craterlet could only just be seen between June 2 to June 5 and was much less discernable than during the previous lunation. No CED brightness measurements made. The floor of Plato was noted to be very dark though. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=172 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
During an eclipse of the Moon the crater appeared normal until it emerged from the shadow. In the north east the dark floor was not its normal hue and two light areas appeared to join. The emerging patches became less and less bright, finally disappearing at 0345 UT when the crater returned to normal. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=10 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 May 15 UTC 01:40-02:15 Observed by Weresuik, McClench, Johnson (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x240, S=F, T=G) and Delano (Massachusetts, USA, 12" reflector). "Crater had color(red?) detected by Trident MB & photos were obtained. There were pulsations. Delano saw E. wall of crater unusually bright (confirm. if at same time)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #876.
1963Dec29/30 UT 22:00-03:00. Doherty (Small Thorne, UK) 8.5" reflector, x110, x200 & x274, S=8-8.5, T=8, Moon 57 deg in alt) and 3 others, using the same instrument, saw a bright purple- blue patch in Aristarchus. Other areas checked for colour and none sen elsewhere. Attempts were made to contact observers elsewhere but with no success. Sketch made and shows the patch covering the floor area of Aristarchus and extending out beyond the east rim. Patch was elliptical in shape and the semi-major diameter was approximately 2/3rds of the diameter of Aristarchus, or about 27 km. The event lasted 5 hours and gradually faded. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high quality)". ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Madler 2005 Oct 17 UT 04:14-05:28 Observed by Robin Gray (Winnemucca, NV, USA, 152mm refractor, x228, x343, S=5-8 and T=5-6) "Very bright pinpoint spot seen towards end of observing period on east crater wall, lasting 1 min in duration. Brighter than other spots, possibly 8.5-9 on the Elger scale. The spot was not seen earlier during the long observing session." An ALPO report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Madler 1940 Sep 16 UT 02:10 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? USA, 12" reflector?) "Bright spot on S. rim was I=5.8 comp. with 8.9 on Aug 17 (see #470)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID # 473. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1919 Nov 27 at UT 23:00-01:00 Fock (Germany) observed in the vicinity of Tycho, during an eclipse (mid eclipse at 23:56UT) a long ray in the direction of Longomontanus that remained visible. It was glowing in weak gray-green colour for the whole of the eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=373 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:28-04:28 Sunduleak and Stock (Cerro-Tololo, Chile, 16" reflector) using photoelectric photometry during a lunar eclipse, observed on the northern edge of Mare Numbium, and south of Copernicus (20W, 0N), a strong anomalous enhancement of radiation (confirmation according to Cameron). On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 02:35 S.J. Hill et al (Kitt Peak??) observed during a lunar eclipse an anomolous bright area (location not given). Cameron says that this is an independent confirmation of Sanduleak and Stock's TLP report. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=868 and 569 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Aristarchus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer (Cameron gives an AGU meeting reference) apparently saw a TLP in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=657 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Byrgius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog weight=3 and catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Manilius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho 1956 Nov 17/18 UTC 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al. (France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #658.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag. or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #761.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:13-03:14 Budine and Farrell (Binghamton, New York, USA, 4" refractor, x200, S=7, T=5) observed that Aristarchus brightened five times over 1 minute during a lunar eclipse. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=870 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 25 at UT ~01:07 Titulaer (Utrecht, the Netherlands) observed that Aristarchus crater was very bright during an eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1950 Apr 02 at UT 20:00 Chernov (Russia) observed two dark spots in Atlas during a penumbral phase of a lunar eclipse to quickly darken and become sharp in detail. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=524 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1898 Jan 08 at UT 00:00-01:00 Chrevremont (France?) notcied that during a lunar eclipse, the mid-eclipse shadow was so dark that details of the surface disappeared, all except for the Tycho SSW ray . Cameron comments that it is unsual for that ray to remain when usually the ones towards Kepler and Aristarchus are the ones to stand out? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=297 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag. or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #761.
On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing= excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas, Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in 36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be geom. & instrumental = power effect". Chilton, K.E. reports in RASCJ that another observer did not report any of what the Greenbelt observers saw at all?The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18 at UT 19:38-23:34 Moore (Johannesburg, South Africa, 2" refractor, S=II), Peters (Kent, UK, 8.5" reflector, x120, S=IV), Good (Guilford, UK, binoculars), Foley (Dartford, Kent, UK, 12" reflector and photographs), and McKay (Kingston, England, UK, 6" reflector, x48) observed the following in Aristarchus during a lunar eclipse: "It appeared much fainter than ever before seen in ecl. by Moore. Fainter than Proc., Cop., & Tycho. Others rated brightness in order-- Hell, Stevinus, Furnerius, proc.; & Proc., Tycho, Hell, Aris. Photos confirmed dimness of it. For some observers it became invis. at S=II (good). Good ranked at least 4 other craters brighter than Aris. & that at 2035h it dimmed. Earthshine cond. extraordinarily good. Peters, at S=IV (fair?) rated Aris. brightest". At 23:50UT LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT Aristarchus was an oval shape with no details seen. It had a ray extending from the south west rim (normal). The north rim was slightly blue and the south west rim very very slightly red. At 23:55UT it was clearing and details showed. At 00:02UT it was clear. Sketches were provided. Cameron comments that the colours fit Fitton's predictions on spectral dispersion in our atmosphere from atmospheric inversions. The brightness measued was 10+ and normal should be 9, and the plain is 4.5. The Moon's altitude at the LeCroy site was 45 deg. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1418-1420 and weight=5 (1-0 for LeCroy report). The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse noticed an extension of the Earth;s shadow beyond the north cusp. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse noticed an extension of the Earth's shadow beyond the south cusp. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Aug 17 at UT 01:02-04:20 G. Kolvos (Thesaloniki, Greece, 4"reflector) measured (using photometry) that although there was a gradual fade over the Moon as the eclipse progressed, there was a 2"% rise in brightness of Aristarchus.Graphs were submitted and photos. A.C. Cook supplied CCD images and CCD photometry. A photograph by Conway (Sun Prarie, WI, USA) at the start of the eclipse reveal a bright colourless spot (aparently confirmed). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=373 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1979 Mar 13 (UT not given) an unknown observer (UK?) during a partial lunar eclipse observed an anomolous brightening in the umbra in the form of a large diamond shape between mare Serenitatis and the Moon's limb, just shortly after mid eclipse (UT 21:08).
In 1902 Oct 17 at UT 04:35-06:00 Seen by S.J. Johson and also in another report(s) by Brink, Swift, Wilson () observed a "Dark band, no color, across center of moon dur. ecl. Copernicus brighter than Tycho. Aristarchus brightest of all. Drawing by Brink & Wilson at 1725(=0525UT)(Confirm. -- time given=16th at 1635-1800 = 17th at 0435-0600 on present UT system". The Cameron 1978 vatalog ID=314 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1935 Jul 16 at UT 05:01 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 12" reflector) "Photos in lunar ecl. indicate a probable fading of Grim. floor a possible fading of S. tip of Ricc. spot, a possible enlargement of halo around Linne, a possible, but unlikely darkening of Schick's dark areas & no effect on Eratosthenes or white spot E. of Webb. Linne enlargement more pronounced at 1902 ecl. than at any other time. Fading of Ric. spot was pronounced on May 14, 1938". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=413 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1893 Apr 01 at UT 22:00 deMoraes of the Azores, Portugal, saw a shaft of light projecting from the Moon. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=280 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Jul 06 UT 20:35-23:00 during a partial eclipse of the Moon, some feathery fingers of light were seen in the shadow.
On 1884 Oct 04 at UT 22:00 Bye (Brussels, Belgium) observed during an eclipse that the peaks were visible as brilliant points with slight red aureoles during a lunar eclipse. Cameron says that this was a confirmation of #2443. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Parsehlan of England? saw Tycho as a 2nd magnitude star during a total lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=244 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1921 Oct 16 at UT 22:00-00:00 Genin and others (Russia) observed during a partial eclipse that different parts of Aristarchus crater had brightness of phosphorecence. Cameron says that this is independent confirmation. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=383 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 21:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed that the dark spot in Riccioli size increased suddenly during a lunar eclipse as it entered the shadow, before merging with the shadow. The mid eclipse was at 22:03UT. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=774 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 20:30 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union) observed a dark spot in Riccioli that was very dark for 3 minutes, before coming out of shadow - however the dimensions were normal. This was during the lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1305 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 21:00 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union) observed that two large spots in Atlas were not visible in the penumbra after totality (brighter than normal?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 1306 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 J.P. Bagby organized a lunar eclipse observing session in the USA. He recorded 35 bright objects against the Moon, 5 of these were seen by 3 other observers. J. Mavrogianis and 4 other observers observed 25 transient luminous objects - mostly stationary yellow flashes. However another group at Cheyenne noted a 4 sec duration light. This report is described in H. Hars "The Total Lunar Eclipse of November 18, 1956", Strolling Astronomer, 11:64, 1957.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Delambra was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Manilius was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Menelaus was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". At 23:55UT a ray appeared out of the north east rim of menelaus (Normal?). It appeared just before the artea emerged and increased in brightness. At 23:58UT it decreased and continued to do so. The north east edge of Menelaus appeared very dark at the point that the ray was extending from SW edge (a ridge there) and apperared to obscure features along its path (Albedo=9). The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. At 00:05UT the rays were still apparent but seemed to have returned to normal. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1888 Jan 28 ~UT 23:20 Dyer observed that in this fairly bright lunar eclipse was a dark isosceles triangle, with the base to the north. Other observers noted this effect.
Moving glows seen around the middle of the disk during a lunar eclipse.
On 1891 May 23 at 18:36-19:15 UT, Jackson of Sheffield, England, using a 6" refractor, saw "1/2 hour before the end of a totl eclipse, a region of the crater and just north of it, become conspicuous and increased in brightness from then on" Cameron thinks this is just the edge of the shadow and possibly normal. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=268 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 23:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed in Atlas 2 large spots that were not visible in penumbra after totality. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=775 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1954 Jul 16 at UT 01:12 Chernov (Russia, 2" refractor, x33) observed the following for Aristarchus: "Activity noted in it * in extension of Moon's shadow on sky for 12 min during .17phase of ecl.(source gave date as June 16, but ecl was July 16)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=566 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Littrow 1915 Jan 31 UTC 22:00? Observer: unknown (England?) "6 to 7 spots arranged like a gamma first seen on this nite. (Kuiper atlas. Rect. 14-c shows spots in form of a 7 or a cap. gamma backwards, but not l.c. gamma)". NASA catalog weight=0 (almost certainly not a TLP). NASA catalog ID #349. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 22 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas, Stump, Corral. Obs. (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector+Moonblink) "Bluing around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographable due to clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Proclus 1938 Nov 08 UTC 20:00 Observed by Green (England? Seeing = good) "2 bright spots in Schmidt & Wilkins' craterlets. Was struck by whitish aspect of parts of floor -- possibly mists. S.wall concealed by these strong white patches, as if breached ring." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #443.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 18 UTC 09:54 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed change in brightness of the area of over a mag. during the nite. Recorded at Vmag=3.56 first, & a few min(?) later at 4.62. It was .95 mag. brighter (@2.5x) than av. for that age & then returned to normal." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #762.
On 1989 Feb 22 at UT03:48-03:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x56, seeing=4/10 and transparency=4) found that the floor of Proclus was a "uniform grey" shade and the east wall was bright. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=357 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus & A 1965 Nov 10 UTC 01:25-01:57 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector, S=6, T=6) "Viol. tinge & radiance around nimbus; used red filter. Aris. A became larger." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #913.
Macrobius 1938 Nov 08 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ? reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID # 444.
Gassendi 1940 Sep 18 UTC 03:15 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12" ? reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor had I=6.1, but I=6.7 & 8.6 on other nites. (same ph. see #469, 472 & 475)" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #474. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard 1864 Oct 16/17 UT 23:00-01:00? Observed by Ingall (Camberwell ?, UK) "Remarkable bright spot" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #135. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1992 Jul 16 at UT 03:32-09:31 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor, x134) detected yellow on the southern rim of Aristarchus, and the colour looked "darker" through a yellow filter and the region was "duller" than normal. The region was 1 intesnsity step brighter on the 2nd measurement, "on all points in it". The comet tail-like ray had 3 sections and was "mottled" in appearance. Finally the Cobra Head region had possible variations in brightness. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=451 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1967 Apr 26 at UT 03:00 Kozyrev (Crimea?, Soviet Union) observed Gas luminescence in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1069 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 23 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump (Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink) "Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 07:30 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1990 Aug 08 at OT 07:47-09:00 UT D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor, x173) "(SS) Piton's all pts were << but nearby plain was normal. Ridges at 5.3 at B, C, D but 3 alb at B, C, D (norm = 7) but bearby plain was normal. At A 3, was hazy but ill defined. Parts of mt brightened but others didn't. Times between brightening were 6-8s. Similar to seeing fluctuations. In red mt stayed dull & steady. In blue it blinked." - this is a direct quote from the Cameron 2006 catalog because it is very difficult to summarize. Louderback comments that the TLP was still going on at 09:00UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=406 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1990 Aug 08 at UT 07:47-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x173) reported the following TLP in Promontorium Agarum (Cape Agarum): "W flank of CA >>, even> Proc. interior." The cameron 2006 catalog ID=406 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1938 Jun 15 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12?" reflector) "NW. end of floor had intensity I=2.0, but on 7/15/38, I= 3.7, conditions similar." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #439.
On 1965 May 18 at UT 03:00-03:30 Cragg (Mt Wilson?, CA, USA, 6" refractor?) observed a TLP (no feature nor description given in the Cameron 1978 catalog) on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=877 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 09:48 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1990 Jan 13 at UT 22:15-23:05 J. Pedler (Bristol, UK, seeing=III and transparency=excellent, no spurious colour) detected a blue region on the north of Aristarchus, varying in sharpness/diffuseness. The crater rim in this region could not be descerned. Eleswhere the crater rim was normal as too were other features. When a Moon blink device was used, no colour blink was detected, however through the blue filter the suspected area was bright and the crater rim indistinct. Whereas through the red filter the area looked perfectly normal. At 22:30UT the effect had vanished and everywhere was normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=388 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Nov 10 at UT19:15-19:50 R. Moseley (Coventry, UK, the Moon's altitude was low) noticed that the region from the central peak and over and onto the east wall looked unusual. 8 bands were visible, "two on E. wall of c.p. strongest, surrounding collar grey increasing intensely outward. Band at 2 o'clock position was very dark. Bright spot on W. wall at 4 o'clock position." A sketch was made that illustrates bands on either side with bright patch. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=252 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Mar 04 at UT10:30-10:34 D. Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x344) detected a pin-point light in the shadowed area of Mare Crisium that varied in brightness then faded. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=84 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Jan 14 at UT 01:14-01:55 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing=poor) observed that Aristarchus did not appear normal for this illumination. the northern half of Aristarchus was "2x>" than the southern half of the crater. There were two white patches of apron material near to the crater Herodotus that were 50% of the brightness of the southern half of Aristarchus. Furthermore the southern half of Aristarchus had a circle - "dull patch on inner S wall with a bright point shining through it. (Bartlett's EWBS?)". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=389 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1940 Sep 19 UTC 06:00 Observed by Haas (New Mexico, 12?" reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor, had I= 6.7, but 6 for last nite & 5.6 on others (see #'s 469, 472, & 474)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #475. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 24 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump (Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink) "Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
On 2002 May 30 at UT02:30-02:44 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) suspected that Aristarchus crater looked dimmer than normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 Nov 18-19 UT 23:30-00:30? Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU ?) interior corner. (seen occasionally with obscur. but dates not given)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1421."
On 1984 Nov 11 at UT21:00? Marshall (England) noted that there was no normal brightness on the floor to most southernmost craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=253 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Aug 12 at UT07:00-10:35 D. Darling and wife (Sun Prarie, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x342, photos, S=9/10) observed a cigar shaped protruberance in Romer crater that cast a 32km long shadow, nestled in a valley rille next to Romer. This was a confirmed observation. The effect persisted intil sunset. The top of the object and two points on the crater rim were reflecting the Sun's rays. "Top of obj. & 2 pts on crater rim reflected suns rays. It was as high as the crater rim whereas the rill wall was not. Took photos. he has studied this area and never saw such a phenom before. Photos did not show it". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=65 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1964 Jun 29 at UT 07:05-07:33 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x240, S=5, T=4) suspected a violet glare? on the EWBS of Aristarchus, but was too faint to be certain. The bright art of the floor was granulated and had a ceppery tint. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=827 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Observed by Dachille & daughter (Univ. Park, Pennsylvania, 10.5" reflector, x75) "Flash -- then a brownish - red color patch. Alt. @ 20deg. (MBMW has Oct. 12, but is 13th UT)". NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #674.
On 1964 Jun 30 at UT 05:50-06:10 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) observed the following in Aristarchus: "Nimbus only -- dark viol. hue. S. part of Aris. floor was granualated & a brown tinge -- changed to yellow & a brown tinge at 0500. First time he ever saw such a change in color. (this obs.listed in 210 & MBMW as June 20, but is a misprint)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=828 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1964 Jan 05 at UT 22:00? Doherty (Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 3" refractor, 8" or 10" reflector) observed aristarchus to be purplish-blue in colour. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=794 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1976 Nov 13 UT 05:25 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor, 54-200x, S=6, T=4) "Floor 8deg except S.=6deg which is also granulated & la pale yellow. Different aspect fr. other obs. at same col. Viol. in outer nimbus. Bright blue-viol. glare where viol. radiance was on 11th. SWBS still large & 9 deg bright." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1457.
On 1964 Jan 06 at 02:00? Markov and Khoshlova (Russia) observed anomalous IR radiation on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1965 Nov 15 UTC 05:55-10:00 Observed by Hall, Johnson, Nordling (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x400), Genatt (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x50 & 20" reflector x400), Wagmann (Pittsburgh, PA, 30" refractor). "Color on c.p. detected with Trident MB, not seen vis. at Port Tobacco. Network alerted & 6 responded. 4 did not see anything unusual; 2 others did & saw red on c.p. in 6-in refr.. but not in 20-in refl. at 400x; other saw indistinctness. Port Tobacco obs. took 5 rolls of film in blue & red & neutral. Phenom. not detectable on them, but focus was poor. Blue image had most detail, whereas would expect red or neutral to. Phenom. still present at dawn in Moon Blink device." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #914. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Alphonsus 1958 Nov 03 UT 02:30-03:30 Observed by Kozyrev, Ezerski (Pulkova Observatory, Crimea, Ukraine, 50" reflector, 23A/mm spectrograph) UT03:00-03:30 "C.p. redder than rest; emiss. spect. in 4756A, 4100, 3950A (C3), 5165, 5130A (Swann bands) 3 spect. over 3.5 h. Image of c.p. weakened in viol. light on spect. Noted visual decrease in brightness & reddish glow. Decrease in bright, & unnusual white color(at 0300h- 0330h). Sudden decrease in vis. bright. Spect. started -- gave norm. Spect. (0330-0340h), conditions almost identical to Alter's on Oct. 26, 1956. Nothing seen on Nov. 2-3" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #703. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
On 1983 Jan 05 at UT22:00 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) noticed some colour on Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=195 and the weight= 2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.