On 1881 May 04 UT 20:00 "Gamma" a psuedonym for an astronomer
(Germany?) observed Aristarchus to be be a very bright 8th magnitude
star with pulsations. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=221 and the weight=3.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1970 Aug 05 at UT 23:00-23:30 Celis (Paso Hondo, Chile, 3"
refractor, x60, x100, x135, seeing=good?) saw the same characteristics
in Aristarchus (bright patches with electric blue colour) as had been
seen on Aug 04, but the intensity was less. The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=1271 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
near Proclus 1970 Apr 12 UTC 00:15, 00:20 Observed by Loocks
(Valparalso, Chile, 12" reflector, x88) "Brilliant in area NW of
crater. No change in brightness Contrast to opacity of illuminated
fraction of this day Later saw a flash on the moon. (Apollo 13
watch)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1239.
Theophilus 1970 Apr 12 UTC 00:25 Observed by Collier (Montreal, Canada,
6" relector?, x180) "Sharp E. inside wall flashes; c.p. lighter than
floor. Pink on peak & illum. wall. Drawing. (Apollo 13 watch)." NASA
catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1240.
On 1991 Jun 17 at UT 20:30 T. Castro (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 24"
reflector, x500) observed "Large white spot with tail eastward
shore of M. Crisium." The effect was seen on several nights but
had faded completely by 20th June. Tonight it varied in
brightness from "7.5-9.5 albedo" The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=430
and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Theophilus 1971 Mar 02 UT 20:30-22:50 Observed by Ringsdore
(Stoneleigh, England, 15" reflector, x360, seeing=good)
"Suspected TLP on c.p. 2 other obs. did not confirm. Orange-
pink glow. Faded for 10 min then reappeared." NASA catalog
weight=2. NASA catalog ID 1286. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1984 Sep 30 at UT17:30-18:45 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 83x,
seeing=I-II, transparency very good and no spurious colour) "Twilight
Earthsine at 1732, 83x light-darker blue by 1800. Looked like a star of
mag. 3-4 with no variations. Spot moved slightly from side to side, not
connected with alignment or optical. Luminescence may have expanded and
contracted, but not sure. Other regions in Earthsine not seen.
(Mobberley) saw Earthshine with naked eye. Aris seen before clouds
came. Earthsine > normal T=E. (Foley) took CED readings which confirm
the brilliance of it. No other features could be measured in
Earthshine."The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=250 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Bright spot seen. The Cameron 1978 catalog
gives this TLP an ID No. of 36 and a weight
of 1. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is also 1.
1948 Oct 08 UT 21:00? Barker's Quadrangle (SE Mare Crisium)
Observer: Moore (UK, 12?" reflector) "Nebulous white patch in
place of quadrangle. (In Capuanus ? See Wilkins & Moore, The
Moon, p124. Area in darkness" NASA catalog ID #511. NASA catalog
weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1970 Apr 12 at UT 23:56 Loocks (Valparsiso, Chile, 12" reflector,
x88) observed a flash of magnitude 10 in Aristarchus - "not as
brilliant as usual (obscur. ?). Did not obs. permanent luminosity as in
other apportunities. (Apollo 13 watch)" The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
1243 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cyrillus 1970 Apr 12 UT 23:46-23:52 Observed by Loocks (Valpareiso,
Chile, 12" reflector x88, LION network) "Small crater in Western
Cyrillus was much brighter than anything in the area". NASA catalog
weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1242.
Mare Numbium 1970 Apr 12 UT 23:46-23:52 Observed by Loocks (Valpareiso,
Chile, 12" reflector x88, LION network) "Small crater in Western
Cyrillus was much brighter than anything in the area. Earlier
he got a blink at 35deg W 15 deg S 10th mag. Drawing (Apollo 13
watch)" NASA catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog ID #1242.
On 1991 Jun 18 at UT 21:30? T. Castro (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 24"
reflector, x500) observed "Large white spot with tail
eastward shore of M. Crisium." The effect was seen on several
nights but had faded completely by 20th June." The Cameron
2006 catalog ID=430 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Jul 16 at 03:55-04:10UT Cragg (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 6"
reflector, x180, seeing 7, transparency 6) observed a pseudo hill
(700m high) some 3 km in diameter and casting a shadow, south
east of Ross D. The Cameron 1978 catalog TLP ID=830 and the
weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Hase 1970 Apr 13 UT 01:28 Observed by Dumas (Montreal, Canada)
"Intermittent light on S.wall of crater (atm. ?) (Apollo 13 watch).
NASA catalog weight=1 (very poor). NASA catalog ID #1244.
Torricelli 2011 Dec 31 UT 16:39-17:00 R.Braga (Milan, Italy,
80mm refractor) found the north rim or Torricelli to be very
bright at the start of the observing session but dimmed
considerably at around 17:00UT. Observer not sure on the
normal appearance of this crater. In view of the seeing
conditions and small aperture, this TLP is being given an
ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
Madler 1971 Mar 03 UT 21:30-21:45 J Andrews (Christchurch, UK,
8.5" reflector, x240, seeing I) observed a red fan shaped area to
the south of Madler - it covered part pf the mountainous area to
the south. The colour started fading at 21:45UT and had gone
within 5 minutes. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1865 Nov 24 at 20:00? UT Williams and others (England, UK, 4"
telescope) saw in Earthshine that Carlini was had a distinct 8th
magnitude star-like speck in it. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=140 and
the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Near Theophilus - south of Madler - 1971 Mar 03 UT 21:30-21:35, 21:47
Observed by Hedley-Robinson (England, 3.75" refractor, x164, S=G,
steady haze) "Reddening in a fan form on bright area of that
formation, but red did not extend fully over it. Blink patrol started
at 2005h but no red till 2130h. Definte blink at 2147h" NASA catalog
weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1287.
Mare Nectaris 1880 Jan 18 UT 20:00? Observed by Gaudibert (France?,
seeing poor) "Whole of sea was foggy. Fog extended into Fracastorius.
Gruithuissen said seeing was unsatisfactory" NASA catalog weight=0
(very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #216. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.
Noble (England?, seeing=fair) observed a badly defined white patch east
of Picard. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=201 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24
UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies-
strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only
be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles
were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy
which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o
min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time
of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's
spot). " NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #231. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24
UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies-
strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only
be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles
were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy
which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o
min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time
of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's
spot). " NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #231.ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24
UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies-
strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only
be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles
were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy
which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o
min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time
of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's
spot). " NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #231. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1982 Aug 26 at UT 21:00 Arsyukhin (Moscow, Russia, 3" reflector)
found that Poisson appeared hazy. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=181 and
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 18 at UT14:40 C.D. Hua (China) found that the wall of
Picard had changed to dark. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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Ptolemeus 1970 Apr 14 UT 00:45-01:30 Observed by Nelson Travnik
and Sergio Vianna (Matias Barbosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 4"
refractor, x250, x400, - observing onditions very good, Kodak
Wratten 15 and 23 filters used) "A kind of glimmering mist
lifted and wafted inside the shady hollow of the crater (Apollo
13 watch)" NASA catalog weight=3 NASA catalog ID #1248. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Torricelli B 2002 Oct 14 UT 02:58-03:43 Observed by Gray (Winnemucca,
NV, USA, 152mm refractor x114, x305, seeing Antoniadi III, transparency
good) "I was out this morning (2:58-3:43 UT, October 14, 2002)
observing Torricelli B. At 3:17 UT the west sunlit wall of the crater
brightened from an intensity (Elger Scale) of 5.0 to 9.0. In actual
terms it went from slightly less bright than the walls of Picard to as
bright as the sunlit west wall of Dionysius. This was observed at 114x
in white light, where all three craters were in the field of view
simultaneously. This event lasted less than a minute and no comparable
brightening in Dionysius or Picard was seen. The wall of Torricelli B
returned to 5.0 in brightness. I continued to observe Torricelli B in
white light until 3:43 UT, but the brightness remained at 5.0. Before
the brightening I tried blinking Torricelli with the following
combinations of filters: Wratten Red 25 and Blue 38A, Red 25 and Blue
80, and Red 25 and Schott BG38 (Blue Green). Nothing showed up more
prominently in any combination except the Red 25-Blue 38A combination,
where Torricelli B became invisible in the Blue, probably because of
the filter density. Both the Blue 80 and Schott BG 38 seemed closer in
density to the Red 25 than the Blue 38A is. I could not see any details
inside Torricelli B during this session, including the bright spot on
the NE rim." The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Mare Vaporum 1969 Apr 24 UT 19:34 Observed by Bentley (England,
8" reflector, x320, S=E) "NW part of mare obscured for 4 min.,
gradually thinning." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID No.
1123. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1978 Nov 08 at UT03:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x95, seeing 8/10) saw near Beer and
Timocharis (11W, 30N) a bright flash inside the dark area. It
appeared like a diamond twinkling in sunlight and was somewhat
dazzling to the eyes. Cameron wonders in this was a meteor?
The Cameron 2005 TLP catalog ID=39 and weight=2. This is an
ALPO observation. The ALPO/BAA weight is 3.
Alpetragius 1958 Nov 19 UT 22:00-22:05 Observed by Stein
(Newark, New Jersey, USA, 4" refractor) "Shadow anomaly.
Portion of shadow vanished, replaced by lighter shade. At
22:05 gradually darkened & was normal in 20 sec." NASA catalog
weight=3. NASA catalog ID #704. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1958 Nov 19 UT 21:00-21:20 Observed by Hole (Brighton,
England, 24" reflector x500) and Wilkins, Wall and Brewin (Located in
Kent, and other locations in England, and 15", 12" and ?" reflector
telescopes) "Reddish patch on c.p. (S. of it) about 3 km in diameter.
(indep. confrim)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID
706.
Hercules 1970 Apr 14 UT 23:10-23:45 Observed by Jean Nicolini
(Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12" reflector, x680) "Vis. reddish-brown hue
to shaded area. In crater -- different from Atlas. Phenon.
stayed after moving telescope. Photos obtained. Not chrom.
Abber. (Apollo 13 watch)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID
#1251. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1975 Apr 19 UT 21:09 P. Foley (Kent, UK), detected blue in
Plato on east. Fiton at UT20:45 found blue along the south wall
at the east (IAU?) end, which was very bright white. Blueness
extended towards the large landslip at the east of the formation.
Immediately north of the landslip, where the bright wall curves
first westwards, then again northwards, red could be faintly
detected, folloowed by a very faint blue. All other parts of the
formation were normal. Examination with a Moon blink device
revealed no colour blink. J-H Robinson also found blue, with red
on the west wall (exterior?). By 21:30UT Fitton found Plato to be
normal and so was Proclus, though he did find Epigenes (bright
cresecent of east wall only) slightly blue to the N.W and red
to the S.E. Mare Crisium was normal. Prominent spurious colour
seen on Venus, but it was low in the sky, with blue to the north
and red to the south. However J.H. Reading, managed to see the
north east floor blurred and slightly blue from 22:45-23:00UT.
These reports are BAA observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 26 at UT20:00 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, Frimley, UK, 12"
reflector, seeing=III) reported Cenosrinus to be "foggy/fuzzy" and this
this effect was not seen in other adjacent regions. The cameron 2006
catalog ID=320 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Eratosthenes 1970 Apr 15 UTC 01:25-01:42 Observed by daSilva
(Brazil, 10" reflector x200 & 20" refractor x224, Seeing=good,
Transparency=Good). "Vis. blink? on lower c.p. Ilum. walls were
yellowish-white C.p. diamond brightness with a pt. flashing.
Turbulent atms. impeded confirm. Other features were normal
(Apollo 13 watch. S-IVB impact at 0109h, took 70 s to reach A12
Alsep." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1252. ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Schroter 1839 Jul 19 UT 22:00? Observed by Gruihuisen (Munich, Germany)
"Dark mist" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #119.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1981 Aug 09 at UT05:08-05:21 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3"
refractor) found that the bright patch in the southern part of Eimmart,
could only be seen well in red light (this is between A, C and D in his
feature notation) i.e. 5 brightness values higher than in white or blue
light. Indeed in white light this bright area was closer to the east
wall bright spot. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=149 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6"
reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th, but if loc.
time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th" NASA catalog
weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA,
USA, 6" reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th,
ut if loc. time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th"
NASA catalog weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Plato 1952 Apr 03 UT 20:45-21:30 Observed by Wilkins and Moore
(Meudon, France, 33" x460) whilst checking up on a 1923 28"
refractor sketch by W.H. Stevenson's, thry failed to detect a
prominent floor craterlet (featured in the 1923 sketch) just
inside the W wall. They suspected an obscuration.
Interestingly the whole floor was was reported to be lacking
in detail many hours later as observed by Cragg in the USA.
NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #550. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Apr 25 UT 20:20 Observed by Bentley (England, 8" rteflector
x320, S=VG) "Flashing star-like pts, in area beyond the
terminator, (atmosphere?)" NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog
ID #1124. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1970 Apr 15 UT 05:38-05:40,05:51-05:53 Observed by Cross
(Las Cruces, NM, USA, 108mm Schiefspiegler or 152mm refractor,
S=6, T=5.5=VG). The observer noted a lack of detail inside the
crater floor, despite visibility of detail outside the crater.
Spectra were normal for color. (obs. similar to historic
reports. Apollo 13 watch?)" NASA catalog weight=1 and catalog ID
#1253. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1966 Jun 27 UT 21:40-21:55 Observed by Robinson (Teignmouth,
England, 10.5" reflector) and Sartory (England, 8.5" reflector + Moon
blink) "Color (red?) on SE wall detected by Eng. moon blink sys.
(confirm)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 949.
On 1968 May 07 at UT 03:00-03:40 Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8"
reflector) observed Messier and Messier A and noted the following: "The
ray-tail halo (in N. ray) showed a possible enhancement in blue filter
at 1st obs. per. but not seen at 0330. Later enhancement was indicated
in red filter but not apparent at 0600h. The red enhancement is very
unsual; but has been suspected on a few previous occasions. Not seen
vis. (confirm. of Jean?)" The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1992 May 11 at UT 20:20-21:00 R. Amendsensvej (Esbjerj, Denmark,
10" reflector, x333) noted that Copernicus had "almost no disturbance.
Flash was seen between 2236:30 & 2236:40. Thus 10S". The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=444 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1937 Dec 12 UT 16:45-21:00 Observed by Barker (Chestnut,
England, 12.5" reflector x420) and Fox (Newark, England, 6.5"
reflector, 24?x) "Strong streak of orange-brown on E.wall. Floor
nearly clear of shad. composed of many veins & thin streaks
interwoven. At 21h irreg. extension seen spreading eastward down
wall. Confirmed by Barker's younger son. NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). ALPO/BAA weight=4. NASA catalog ID #428.
1864 May 15-16 UT 23:00-01:00? East of Picard (probably Curtis
Observed by Ingall (Camberwell, England?) "Remarkable bright
spot" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #134.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 UT23:30-00:30 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector)
found Censorinus to have a "foggy/fuzzy" appearance that was not seen
in adacent areas. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and weight=4.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 at UT 23:30-00:30? M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12"
reflector) noted that the crater Proclus was bright visibly, but the
CED brightness measurement gave the same brightness as Censorinus
crater. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Agrippa 1966 Oct 24 UT 01:48-02:12 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD,
USA, 5" reflector, x283, S=6, T=3-2) "Shadow of c.p. light & grayish,
scarcely distinguishable from floor. (sun is quite high (39deg) so
shadow ought to be nearly gone)."NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA
catalog ID #985. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Peirce A 1927 Dec 03 UT 22:00 Observed by Wilkins (England, 15"
reflector) "Invisible (date in MBM) is wrong, would be only 6h before
NM. Sunrise on crater is at 3d & ? h. No interposition of dates works
e.g. 13th or 1926 or Dec 26 1923. Only Dec 3 1927 is feasible as it
would be just after 1st Q. & more similar to the May obs.)" NASA
catalog weight=4? (high). NASA catalog ID #396.
In 1962 Sep 09 at UT 01:42-02:00 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA,
5" reflector, x180, S=5-4, T=3) observed in Agrippa the shadow
of the central peak to be grayish, not much darker than the
floor, estimated at 3deg bright, whereas on 1962 Jul 12, at col
28deg, in the 5" telescope the dhadow was anormal black and
sharply defined against the floor which was 3 deg bright. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=768 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 24 UT 03:17 Observed by Cross (Whittier,
CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=3-5, T=3-4) Ross D activity at
level 5. ALPO/NAA weight=1 as it is not mentioned in the Cameron
catalog.
On 1983 Jul 20 at UT 18:50-22:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12"reflector,
seeing II-III) noted that the south wall of Plato at the 11 o'clock
position, at the location of a cleft, was fuzzy on either side of the
cleft. There was also a deep red colour along the cleft and the outside
wall. The colour had gone by 22:40 though. All other parts of the rim
of Plato were clear and distinct. M. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III)
sketched some obscurations at 22:03UT. At 22:08UT the red colour
reduced to a red line and vanished by 22:37. The south wall obscuration
varied in size and there was a possible obscuration at the 7 o'clock
position. J. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing II-III) confirmed Foley's and
M.Cook's observations. Detail inside the crater was sharp, but colour
oppoiste to what is usual. Price (Camberley, UK, seeing IV-V) a few km
away had atmospheric ripples affecting his observations. At 21:36UT G.
North described the south wall as odd in appearance and the terrain
south of this was lacking in detail - this was odd because elsewhere
Plato was nice and sharp. At 21:45UT though the north section of the
crater was a hazy red. The cameron 206 catalog ID=224 and the weight=5.
The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Sinus Iridum 2004 May 29 UT 20:44 Observed by Clementelli (Rome, Italy,
102mm diameter Vixen refractor 80-160x, sky conditions: clear, no wind)
"A blue/violet streak, lasting ~10 minutes was seen on the floor of
Sinus Iridum between crater Bianchini and Promontorium Heraclides. The
suspect TLP mybe an effect of instrumental achromatic aberration, but
there is the small possibility that the effect was real." A UAI
observational report. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 Jul 14 at UT 03:28 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA) found a
darkening in the crater Proclus, but the shadow seen by Cook and Moore,
from a few hours earlier was not seen. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=371
and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Archimedes 1979 Oct 01 UT 20:57-21:00 Observed by Cook (Frimley, UK,
13mm Monocentric + Barlow eyepiece, Seeing IV, transparency: thin
cloud) "Red seen on east, blue seen on west - almost certainly spurious
colour".
Bullialdus 1979 Oct 01 UT 21:04-21:07 Observed by Cook (Frimley, UK,
13mm Monocentric + Barlow eyepiece, Seeing IV, transparency: thin
cloud) "Red seen on east, blue seen on west - almost certainly spurious
colour". ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus 1959 Feb 18 UT 21:00? Observed by hole (Brighton,
England, 24" reflector) "Red patch (Moore in Survey of the Moon
says Jan. '59). Moore says, Warner, in Eng. saw it bright red in
an 18-in refr. Hedervari & Botha in Hungary saw red patch &
several in US (indep. confirm. ?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA
catalog ID #714. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Plato 1967 May 20 UT 01:13 K.Simmons (Jacksonville, FL, USA, 10"
reflector) observed a large bright (intensity 6.5) oval area on
near the central floor. According to Ricker and Kelsey (ALPO
selected area coordinators) this is unusual. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Aug 21 at UT20:00 J.H. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK)
detected colour, using a Moon Blink device, and "mistiness" on the
southern floor of Tycho crater. The seeing was poor! Cameron 2006
catalog ID=104 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Feb 25 at UT 01:26-01:49 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x248, seeing=10/1, transparency=good) found
Gassendi's western rim to be bright in red and diffuse in blue
light. A sketch was provided. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=420 and
the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 25 UT 03:46 Observed by Cross (Whittier,
CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=2-4 (sometimes 5), T=3-4) "Large
bright area obscuring 1/2 of Ross D crater wall. Not present Oct
24" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 986.
Actually some activity was observed the fay before according to
the original notes. ALPO/NAA weight=2.
Archimedes 1973 Jun 11 UTC 21:05-21:15 observed by Pasternak (53deg
20'N, 7deg 30'E, 75mm reflector) "Faint red area at the E of Archmedes,
diminution from 21.10-21.15UT" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon &
Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
Om 1987 Sep 04 at UT 03:00 J. Caruso (Middletown, CT, USA, 3"
refractor, x155, S=6/10 and T=8/10) found that Bianchini G was not
visible, however Heraclides E, Helicon G, and indeed many other smaller
craters could be seen. There were two small mountains in the general
area of Bianchini G. and a mare ridge - all these were clearly seen.
Caruso states that Bianchini G should normally be much more clearly
seen than the other features mentioned and is the same size as
Heraclides E. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=305 and the weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17" reflector)
and Fisher (Colfax, CA, 8" reflector, x300) observed a red glow in
Anaximander in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17"
reflector) observed a red glow in Aristarchus in the dark
part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1934 Feb 25 at UT 18:30 Rawstron (USA?, 4" refractor, x250, S=6/12)
observed in Pico B: "A large patch of haze appeared & drifted off
across the mare in same direction as haze from Pico (white patch). It
was obs. on 20 other occasions. Drawing". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
410 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1967 May 20 UTC 20:15 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen,
Denmark, 3.5?" refractor) "Red spots on S.rim. Moon was low." NASA
catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1036.
Aristarchus 1989 Jul 15 UT 02:00-04:20 Observed by Manske, Weier,
Curtis, Keyes, Yanna, Norman, Knutson, Sullivan, Eichman and Radi (Carl
Fosmark Jr. Memorial Observatory, Madison, WI, USA, SCT C11) "Manske
initially observed a reddish tinge on the SE rim of Aristarchus. The
colour was present in different eyepieces. Two other pinkish tinge
areas were seen on the SE and NE rims. 4 of the observers did not see
colour. Independent confirmation was made by Don Spain (KY) and Smith
in LA. Full details can be found on the following web site:
http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/LTP19890715.htm " An ALPO report.
On 1967 May 20 at UT 21:05-21:20 Kelsey (Riverside, CA, 8" reflector,
x300) using an English Moonblink device found colour on the south west
part of the floor. Note that for the times given by Cameron, the Moon
was below the horizon from California - so possibly these are local
times and these times need to be correctly converted into UT? The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1037 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1992 May 13 at UT 20:16-21:29 several observers reported a TLP in
Plato mostly concerning the visibility of floor craterlets, however
observer seeing varied from III-V. North (UK, 18.25" reflector)
reported "Colouration and floor craterlets very prominent. Seeing
Antoniadi V, Transparancy Poor.". Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector
seeing=III-IV) found the floor to be bright and in the better moment of
seeing detected floor craterlets. The WNW spot was misty some of the
time. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector, seeing V) had very poor seing
conditions. J.D. Cook and M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 3.6" reflector,
seeing II-III) used a CCD camera at 22:11 UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=445 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassindi 1966 Oct 25 UTC 22:30-23:10 Observed by Moore and
Moseley (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor) and Sartory
(England, 8.5" ? reflector) "2 faint blinks (Eng.) on NW (IAU
?) wall. (Indep. confirm.?). NASA catalog weight=5. NASA
catalog ID #987. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1980 Dec 18 at UT20:46-23:58 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector,
40-250x, S=IV and transparency good) found the north west wall to be
brighter in red than in blue light, however the effect faded during
21:29-21:41UT and was gone by 22:40UT. There was however spurious
colour on the north west wall. M. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the central
peak to be both bright and diffuse, and brighter in red than in blue
light during 20:52-20:57UT, however at "22:53-23:58 c.p. very bright &
previous area decreased in size. No detail in white or red, just
visible in blue. Sketch (J. Cook) Orange out on NW rim & on NW side of
c.p. Similar effects seen on other craters. (madej) c.p. & W. rim wall
very sharp. c.p. disappears in yellow but still seen in purple.
(pedler) c.p. > red than blue but no obstruction. W wall interior
dusky, darker in blue." A.C. Cook's photo depicts the central peak as
very bright. Cameron 2006 catalog TLP ID=120 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1983 Jul 21 at UT 21:02-23:18 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector,
seeing=III) found the region around the cleft on the souther rim to be
out of focus - however atmospheric conditions were turbulent until
23:18UT. An unsual dark triangular region (long base against rim) was
seen to extend from the inner rim at 12 o'clock onto the floor for 13-
16km. The crater had lots of detail elsewhere. M. Cook (Frimley, UK)
found the south east to soth west to be obscured again, but not as
badly as she had seen on the 20th July. J. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the
dark region had 2 white bands on the side and the south west wall was
blurred like it was on the 20th July - this time tough colour was not
present. There were also two light patches on the floor. Mosely
(Coventry, UK) observed the south wall at x120 and found the wall out
of focus at the 11 o'clock location. Through a yellow filter he saw a
"white mistiness: on the top of the southern rim and only the south
east cleft could be seen (no colour). By 22:40-23:00 the effect had
cleared up. No dark triangular patch was seen. When Marshall (Surrey,
UK) observed (22:30-03:00) nothing unsual was seen, though a sketch
provided shows a light patch on the floor located at 11 o'clock. All
observations, made by all observers had some atmospheric turbulence,
however trsnparency was good. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=225 and the
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1880 Jan 23 UTC 20:00? Observed by Trouvelot (Meudon,
France) "Luminous light like a luminous cable or shining wall". NASA
catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #217.
On 1992 May 13 at UT 22:30 R. Turner (Wolverhampton, UK, 3.6"
reftactor, x50) noticed that there was a white spot on the WSW rim that
he had not seen earlier. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=445 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1971 Mar 08 23:00-23:10 Observed by Lyttle (Northern
Ireland, 6" reflector, x98) "Suspicion of white spot W of N-S radial
band, slightly brighter than wall. Diam. @5-6km. Area affected by temp.
?Term. passed over it just 5h before. Gradual decline in brightness
over the 10m period." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID
1288.
Plato 1873 Nov 01 UTC 20:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) "Unusual
Appearance". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #182.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1976 Nov 03 at UT20:00-21:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) reported a TLP in
Gassendi - some obsevers detected colour, others did not. P. Moore did
not notice anything unsual earlier at 18:50-19:00, though his seeing
was IV-V. Nor did he see anything unsual from 21:53-00:20, but seeing
was still IV-V. D. Jewitt, observing 20:34-21:25 and 22:55-23:20 also
reported nothing unusual. Amery (Reading, UK, 25cm reflector, x300) did
however notice a small reddish spot to west of central ridge, but by
20:30UT the colour was less obvious, but the spot was back again at
20:45, but not easily seen at 21:00 and gone completely by 21:45UT.
N.Bryant (Ilfracombe, UK, 25.4cm reflector, x260), observed 3 red
patches on the floor between 20:54 and 21:31UT. A BAA Lunar Section
report. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 00:30-01:45 Barr, Greenacre, Hall and
Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor, and 69" reflector)
observed pink on the outer SW rim and a red spot towards the S of
this. A red spot was seen on the eastern side of Vallis Schroteri
but only by Barr and Dungan. Other features checked for
atmospheric spectral dispersion and chromatic aberation - but the
colours in Aristarchus were not due to these. Smaller 12" scope
checked but no effects seen - presumably due to resolution and
image contrast issues? Pink on the SW rim may have been seen in a
69" scope by Boyce and Ford. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1980 Aug 22 at UT20:15-21:29 J-H Robinson () detected violet on the
west wall of Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Aug 22 at 02:15-21:29UT J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
12" reflector, x200, seeing=II) noticed in the area south east of
Manilius that it was brighter in red light than in blue light at
20:15UT whereas 1 minute later it was the same brightness in each
filter. The effect reappeared at 20:21UT and was particularly strong at
20:32UT. Foley (Kent, UK) verified this at 21:01UT - the blink area was
of high reflectivity in white light and was bright in red at 21:15UT,
thougjh the south east area stopped giving a colour reaction at
21:25UT. Madej (Huddersfield) found Manilius B to be norm al at 23:52UT
however at 23:55UT it was surrounded by a transient white ring that
varied in visibility in an irregular way. Foley found Manilius B had a
vivid blue interior and in blue light the ring was black. and not at
all seen in red or white light. The CED brightness measurement varied
from 1.9 to 2.4. All other regions observed were normal in brightness.
Violet was seen on the west wall of Aristarchus though. M.Price
(Camberley, UK) found a possible blink in Manilius B but was observing
under poor seeing conditions. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Herodotus 1966 Jun 30 UTC 03:10-03:35 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Bright pseudo-peak again
vis. within floor shadow. Peak est. 5 bright. Had seen it at successive
lunations in '66" 4" x280 refractor used. NASA catalog weight=4 (high).
NASA catalog TLP ID No. #950. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 14 UTC 18:31-18:34 observed by Fuger (49N, 8.42E,
75mm refractor, T=1, S=2) "Violet colours on S. of the crater" -
Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
On 1891 Oct 14 at UT 18:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and
using a 12" reflector, saw is Schroter's Valley and the vicinity
"Varitions in vapor column and visibility of craterlets A, C and F
(Plate B) in early period at Peru. Directional vaporjet towards F
varied but was always continuous. Later, in Musa. There was a break in
it. D was quiescent in early period. (due to change in telescope &
atmosphere ? Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978
catalog ID=273 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1973 Jun 12 UT 20:50-21:15 observed by Baumeister
(48.83N, 9.25E, 240mm reflector, T=2, S=3) "Bright point at the
NNE slope of the central peak" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth,
Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2017 Sep 02/03 UT 23:55-00:30 A.Anunziato (Parana,
Argentina, 105 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain, x154, seeing 6/10, some
interuption from clouds) observed a light spot SE of the
centre of the floor of the crater, which came and went in
visibility. There is a light spot here, but what was unusual
was that the visibility decreased over time.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 27 UT 20:13-01:00 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon,
UK) found that the bands of Aristarchus were clearer in red than in
blue light. North found that the sunlit part of the crater was very
bright. M. Cook described the crater as a "kaleidoscope of colour.
Foley observed UT 23:05-01:00 (Kent, UK, Antionadi III, Transparency
Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA Lunar Section Circular. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=190 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 05:00-06:00 Greenacre, Barr, Hall and
Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor) observed a deep violet
area form on the western exterior of Aristarchus, and a less deep
violet area form to the eastern edge of Aristarchus. As these
were becoming stronger, a blue-like haze formed on the sunlit
floor of Aristarchus, that obscured underlying detail. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1825 Jan 01 UT17:00? an unknown Russian observer noticed a
cloud in Mersenius.
nr Fra Mauro 1970 Aug 14 UT 05:00? Observed by Bell (Californina).
"Bright blue-white flare (meteor?)(call for obs. at Fra Mauro at
perigee because of moonquakes there -- therefore biased to tidal
hypothesis. That was the original location given for the A1 moonquake
site, but it is located elsewhere now. Ancill. data given for 1970)."
NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1273. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1971 Jul 05 UT 03:48 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: Pseudo-c.p. I=
4(albdeo) appeared to cast a distinct shadow. 1st time seen.
(Apollo 15 photo shows an apparent slight elev. nr. center --
very very low hills? 5" refelctor x79,283x, NASA catalog weight=1
(low). ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Promontory LaPlace 1977 Jan 31 UT 20:49-23:00 Observed by Foley
(England, 11.75" reflector, x360), Prout (England, 4" refractor or
reflector?), Findlay (Dundee, Scotland, 10" reflector, x180, S=VG),
Ford (Dundee, Scotland), Mooney (Dundee, Scotland) "With filters in
eyepiece, tho't he saw a possible darkening in the blue but no
variation in red. Altho. a deep shadow is normal to the W. of the cape
at this period, (then cape must have a slope > 30deg!). he wondered if
shad. was more extensive than usual? Prout noted a dark inky coma-
shaped spot. Dundee obs. concluded it was a shadow. Took photos.
Analysis of them was underway at time of rep't." NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #1462.
On 1997 Oct 13 at UT11:09-11:21 D. Rodway (Oamaru, South Island, New
Zealand, 8.5" reflector, x270) saw a deep salmon-pink colouration in
the south east corner interior of the crater Aristarchus. This colour
was confirmed by the observers wife. By 11:21 UT the colour had faded
completely. Rodway had been a lunar observer since 1958, using a wide
range of instruments from 3 inch refractors to 12 inch reflectors and
had observed a TLP in Gassendi back in 1966 (from L'ondon, UK), and so
was an experienced observer. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1975 Apr 23 at UT 20:30 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 260mm
reflector, x200). Observer was observing since 20:30UT, at 21:00UT
though they noticed red on the outside south wall of Aristarchus, a
hazy ill defined area that was larger in a red filter than in blue
filter, and outside east wall was bright in red. At 21:08UT the outside
west wall of Aristarchus no longer gave a colour blink reaction, and at
21:22UT the colour blink on the southern end of the crater ceased, but
the image blur remained (in both red and blue filters) despite the rest
of the crater being sharp in detail. Observations ceased at UT 21:35
because the blurring at the southern end seemed to be normal and this
was confirmed when checked with photographic atlases. Other craters
such as Proclus, Pickering, Tycho, Gassendi, Copernicus, Alphonsus,
Plato, Menelaus, Manilius, Linne and Theophilus, showed no colour blink
reactions. However Picard had a red bright blink from 20:30-20:40 and
the permanant blink on the N. Floor of Fracastorius was detectable.
Also Plato floor shadings were clearer in red than in blue -
intermittently. This is a BAA lunar section observation. No estimation
of transparency or seeing is given, nor any comment on whether spurious
colour was seen in any craters visually. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Feb 23 at UT 18:00-00:24 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12 inch
reflector, seeing Good), noticed that Aristarchus was a slate-grey
tinged with blue, and abnormally bright, fading at UT 18:47, and
decreased activity at UT20:45 after a cloudy period. Blue was seen on
the northern wall at UT19:00, but at 19:10 no colour, but instead an
obscuration. All normal from UT 21:04-21:46 according to Foley. At
UT19:00 G. Amery (Reading, UK, 10 inch reflector) noted shadowy grey
near the shadow under the south wall, indistinct small area, no colour.
At UT 20:00 activity increased. Colour negative fr. 150-300x till 21:10
(Hunt, Cambridge, UK, 2.5" refractor, seeing Poor-Very good). Negative
fr. 20:20-21:00 in bad seeing, and very good seeing at 200x all
negative (colour blink filters). From 23:45-00:20UT (Fitton,
Lancashire, UK, 8" reflector). Turner of Sussex, UK with an 8"
reflector, observed as well. (confirm. of activity earlier & neg.
later). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1397 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Gassendi 1987 Sep 05 UT 20:25 Observed by Moore (Selsey, Sussex, UK, Antoniadi
III seeing, 12.5" reflector) "Intensely bright craterlet south of central
peak, surrounded by a luminous nimbus. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector)onfirmed
the crater was highly luminous at 21:20, and surrounded by a blue halo that
had a darker blue band within it. This craterlet faded over time, and by 21:20
Moore considered that it was no longer prominent, by 21:22 Foley confirmed the
reduced brilliance, and by 21:30 Moore considered it to be perfectly normal.
Moore considers the nimbus effect to be normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
306 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.
On 1987 Sep 05 at 20:55UT A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 90mm questar
telescope, x130, seeing III-IV, Moon 16 deg in altitude) observed a
dusky dark gray area just north of Herodotus and just south of the
Cobra Head. The interior shadow on the east of Herodotus by comparison
wad black and distinct. No change was seen when viewed through a
rotated polaroid filter. Apparently D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA)
was observing at the same time but had better observing conditions and
could see detail in this region, suggesting that it was not a TLP.
There is no Cameron entry for this report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Sep 22 at UT05:00? D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 8"
reflector, x140 and 2.5" refractor) observed in Promitorium Agarum that
one of his pre-designated points, called "A", through to "C and "D" was
at least 5 brightness points brighter in red than in blue light. The
reverse was true on Sep 25th. Tonight the red seemed to be on a narrow
strip on the western edge. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=109 and the
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus and Cobra Head 1966 Oct 27 UTC 02:30-03:00 Observed by
Delano (New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, 12.5" reflector, x360) and
Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector, Moonblink).
"C.p. of Aris. noticeably less bright thro blue filter but very bright
thru red & no filter. Shadow of c.p. faint & grayish whereas wall shad.
were normal black. (confirm. of Gordon, even tho 2h later?). Sketch.
C.p. rated 10deg in red & no filter, & 8deg in blue. Other features
rated same in all 3. Cobra Head had 2 red patches. Sketches. Not
confirmed by Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID
989.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 22:30-00:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 8"
Newtonian reflector)observed a yellow on crater rims adjacent to
Anaximander. Yellow colour also seen on Aristarchus that night.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 15 UTC 17:07-19:31 Observed by Theiss (51N, 9.67E,
75mm refractor) "Area 4-5 diameters of Aristarchus were coloured
clearly yellow to red" Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & Planets
30, pp53-61.
Aristarchus, Cobras Head 1966 Oct 27 UTC 02:30-03:00 Observed by Delano
(new Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, 12.5" reflector x360) and Corralitos
Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector & Moonblink) "C.p. of
Aris. noticeably less bright thro blue filter but very bright thru red
& no filter. Shadow of C.p. faint & grayish whereas wall shad. were
normal black, (confirm. of Gordon, even tho 2h later?). Sketch of C.p.
rated at 10deg in red & no filter, & 8deg in blue. Other features rated
same in all 3. Cobra Head had 2 red patches. Sketches. Not confirm. by
Corralitos MB". NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 989.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm
reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind)
Aristarchus had a faint pale yellow tint along the rim and the
crater was very bright. No detail seen in in Vallis Schroteri.
Yellow spot also seen on the northern limb (Carpenter and
Pythagoras?). Both effects had been seen the previous night and
were confirmed by friends. Colour still present when observing
stopped at 03:00 UT. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm
reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind.)
Carpenter had a yellow tint along the W rim. Ywllow tint seen
on Pythagoras and also Aristarchus. Effect had been seen the
previous night and were confirmed by friends. Colour still
present when observing stopped at 03L00 UT. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm
reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind.)
Pythagoras had a yellow tint along the W rim. Ywllow tint seen
on Carpenter and also Aristarchus. Effect had been seen the
previous night and were confirmed by friends. Colour still
present when observing stopped at 03L00 UT. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Sirsalis 1999 Jan 30 UTC 01:00-01:20 Observed by Giuseppe Sorrentino
(Italy) described as: "A temporary change in appearance to sunlit floor
of crater" for further references including images please see:
http://digilander.libero.it/gibbidomine/sirsalis.htm and
http://digilander.libero.it/gibbidomine/tlp.htm and
http://digilander.libero.it/gibbidomine/fotometriasirsalis.htm and
http://www.uai.it/sez_lun/sirsalis.htm
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789.
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1977 Apr 01 at UT 20:40-21:10 D.Sims (Devon Valley, Dawlish, Devon,
UK, 25.4cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x300, seeing II)
found Schroter's valley clearer in red than in blue. No colour filter
reactions seen on other features. This is a BAA Lunar Section
observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Near Furnerius 1920 Nov 23 UTC 20:00? Observed by an unknown observer
(England?) "Shaft of light projecting from Moon, or spot so bright it
appeared to (strong ray?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA
catalog ID #378
Aristarchus, Herodotus - 1967 Sep 16 UTC 23:50-23:55 observed by
Seeliger (Dresden, Germany, 30" reflector, 90, 140x) "Dark streaks on
E.(ast. ?) outside walls of both craters. No shadow from Herod. wall.
Drawings (wall < 18 deg slope if no shadow normally)." NASA catalog
weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID=#1044.
On 1915 Jul 24 at UT 22:00? Barabashovihi (Russia) observed a TLP on
the west limb: "When phi Strettsa (?) approached the edge but still
separated, the star began to stretch in a belt 3X its own length & then
instantly disappeared. Probably no significant atm. or vapors. (similar
to other reports of fading occult. Gives limb as E. but that is in ast.
convention)". The 1978 Cameon catalog ID= 357 and weight=2. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Oenopides-Selecucus 1951 Aug 15 UT 13:11 T,Osawa (Japan)
observed a brownish tinge to the terminator region in the
vicinity of these two craters. ALPO/BAA weight=1,
Aristarchus 1967 Sep 17 UTC 02:05-02:21 Observers: Delano (Fall River,
MA, USA) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA). The former
used a 12.5" reflector at 400x and the latter a 24" reflector. The NASA
catalog states the following: "A rimtop cratelet on SW rim appeared
almost as bright as c.p. thru a Wratten 25 filter (red) but no brighter
than a lower central wall & rim thru a Wratten 48 (blue) filter. Inner
W. slope of craterlet displayed a bright red color which became less &
less noticeable until 0212h It was no longer brighter than other parts.
At 0217 it flared again brighter red for 1m. (indep. confirm. of
Seeliger for activity in Aris. ?) Corralitos MB did not confirm. NASA
catalog weight=4. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #1045.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Schickard 1944 Aug 31 UTC 21:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England)
described in the NASA catalog as: "Saw a mist in it which was gone next
nite. interor was dotted with white spots, contrasting sharply with
dark areas. All very clear on Aug 15 at sunset". 8.5" reflector. NASA
catalog weight=4 {high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #492. ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Proclus 1973 Jan 17 UTC 21:35 Observed by Coates and Neville (both in
England, 8" reflector x240) "Walls brilliant, dull white spot seen just
S. of center of floor. Not nearly as bright as walls." NASA catalog
weight=2 (low). NASA catalogue ID #1359.
Aristarchus 1996 Oct 25 UTC 19:05-19:55 Observed by Livesey (Scotland,
65mm reflector x88) "red colour seen along E/SE rim and along S.edge of
SW ray - colouration not visible on other craters. Observations
terminated by hazy cloud drifting over Moon. Observer remarked that it
looked like chromatic aberation, but telescope was a reflector and no
colour was seen elswehere on the Moon. Cook (Frimley, Surrey, UK)
19:48-19:55 noted red on E. rim exterior and on SE part of central
peak, and blue on N. rim - strongly suspected spurious colour".
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
1975 Apr 18?? UT16:05-23:44 R. Billington (6cm refractor, x35 and x56).
TLP faded at 17:50 but prominent again later. Intensity 8 at 16:05, 6.5
at 17:50 and 8 at 23:44. This is a BAA Lunar Section report.
1964 Jul 23 UTC 04:45-06:07 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA,
5" reflector, x180, S=1-4, T=3) "S.region of floor was granulated &
rated 6deg bright, rest of crater 8deg. Floor there was distinctly
yellow-brown. Had never seen browns or yellows before June 25, 1964.
(seeing true color of ground?)."NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA
catalog ID #835.
Bullialdus 1979 Oct 04 UT 20:24-21:25 JH-Robinson (Devon, UK,
260mm Newt. x200 Seeing Antoniadi IV-V, Transp.=haze) observed a two
bright points on the south west floor patch to be brighter in red than
in blue at 21:12. The effect was still present at 20:36 but back to
normal by 20:43-20:48. Amery (Reading, UK) found a possible brownish
tinge on the west wall, though spuroius colour was present elsewhere on
the Moon. Foley found the WSW corner darkened in blue light. Cook found
pink on south rim of Bullialdus and Pedler found Bullialdus to be a
confused mass with bright and dusky spots and patches - no colour seen.
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=72 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gassendi 1961 Aug 25 UTC 01:00-02:00 Observed by Cameron (Adelphi, MD,
USA, 3.5" reflector x160) "Crater had a capital gamma-shaped string of
star-like pts. (only abnormal thing noted)." NASA catalog weight=1
(very low). NASA catalog ID #745.
On 1979 Oct 04 at UT21:05-23:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector,
x360, seeing=II) detected colour in Aristarchus (and also in Bullialdus
- there was a TLP alert at this time for Bullialdus) but nowehere else
on the Moon. Aristarchus had a CED brightness value of 3.8 at 21:05
(though at this time no colour) and 3.4 at 23:40 and the floor was now
slate blue/gray in colour. Other features remained constant in
brightness. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=72 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1968 Apr 11 UTC 22:00? Observed by Farrant (Cambridge,
England, 8" reflector, Seeing Antonidi I (very good)) "Crater had on NE
(ast. ?) wall a very pale blue color & opposite wall a pale red. No
other crater showed color. (similar to #1056)." NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #1067.
Bright point seen on the dark part.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 38 and the weight
assigned is 5.
On 1977 Apr 02 at UT22:00-00:00 L. Fitton (Shaw, Lancashire, UK, 8.5"
reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44A filters, seeing II-III,
transparency, good) noticed in Aristarchus, blue to the north west
(IAU?) internal wall, also blue observed in other small bright objects
against dark backgrounds. Lunar rotational axis and optical normal
related such that the normal runs NW-SE (IAU?) through these features.
Observer deduced that the coliur was obviously spurious and no blink
was seen in any feature. The blue disappeared as the lunar altitude
increased and no blue seen by 00:00UT. This is a BAA lunar section
observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Apr 01 atUT01:15-03:20 H.Hill (Lancaster, UK, 10" reflector,
x286) observed that east of Lichtenberg were ëxtensive rosy areas"
around the northern edge of the lava sheet. Hill believes that it may
have been the same effect as seen by Madler (Germany), Barcroft (USA)
and Baum's (UK) 1951 observation. The colour was "ünmistakable" and
nothing to do with the atmospheric spurious colour. Other features were
checked. the cameron 2006 catalog ID=322 and the weight=3. THe ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1992 Jan 18 at UT 22:34-23:48 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 8" reflector,
seeing=III) was able to see 4 craterlets and two rays on the floor of
Plato. This was suprising because Moore, using a larger telescope and
magnification, was unable to see any detail here on 1991 Dec 12th at
02:10 - according to Cameron. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=438 and the
weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 29 UT 21:47 Observed by P. Madej
(Huddersfield, UK) flashes seen to NW. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Riccioli 1974 Jan 07 UT 16:30-17:00 Observed by McKay (South Downs,
England, 3" refractor, x135, S=IV boiling) "Bright spot and dark patch
changing in size (atmos. aberr. ?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low).
NASA catalog ID #1385.
1969 Aug 26 UT 22:15-23:30 Observer: Whippey (Middlesex, UK,
6" reflector x177) "Small dark spot in oval whitish patch
typoical under high sun for it." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA
catalog ID #1200. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1969 Aug 26 UTC 22:15-23:30 Observed by Whippey "Plato's
defuse white patch in center flanked by two radial diffused
bands diverging to S. wall. Later E. band disappeared under
better seeing. NASA catalog weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1."
On 1963 Dec 30 at UT11:00 many observers reported seeing a red glow on
the North East (IAU?) limb of the Moon. This was also captured on a
photograph. Cameron suggests eclipse geometry as an explanation. Thye
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=792 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2000 Jan 21 UT04:40 G. Emersen (Golden, CO, USA, 30cm focal length
lens with Wratten 25 ref filter) took 43 CCD images of the eclipse of
the Moon and on one of them at 04:40UT (exposure 0.3 sec) a relatively
bright spot appeared in the southern part of Mare Fecunditatis. The
spot looks sharper than the rest of the Moon and so might be a cosmic
ray? CCD images taken from Washington D.C. by A.C. Cook at this time,
do not show this spot, however exposures were at intervals of 0.25 sec
and so might have missed this spot if it happened during image readout.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1901? Nov 25/25 at 23:00UT Besanceas (France?) observed: "During
lun. ecl. (mid-ecl. at 0118 on 26th) a bright area seen on moon.
Another(?) obser. saw an obj. like a fiery comet leave the moon! (Date
given by Midllehurst was 1900 but must be wrong-not FM then. FM in 1900
but no ecl. Partial ecl. on 10/27/01 at 0315. Ref. by M is wrong =
157)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=310 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1848 at UT 21:00 Rankin and Chevallier (France?): Luminous pts. seen
during an eclipse. Cameron ays that year 1847 given by Middlehurst must
be wrong as age is 2.7 days for this date in 1847 and could not be 18-
19 as in Middlehurst because eclipse is on the 19th at 21h (mid) in
1948. aux. data here are for 1848. At 21:12 Forster (England) and
Bruges (France) observed rapid changes in red colour. The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=126 and 127 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1927 Dec 08 at 20:00 Bogdanovich (Russia) Picard: "Crater, after
coming out of shadow after ech. was unsually hazy. next FM it was back
to normal". The cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Schickard 1934 Feb 28 UTC 22:00? Observed by Wollridge
(Broomsgrove, England, 6.5" reflector) "Well-known crater form
obj. presented anomalous, misty appearance of white spots.
Confirmed by Moore in 1939, 1941. NASA catalog ID #411. NASA
catalog weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1889 Jul 12 at 20:52-21:00UT, Kruger of Gotha? or Kiel? Germany,
using a 6" reflector (x33), saw a brilliant Aristarchus in the
surrounding gloom during an eclipse. The brilliance was striking.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=263 and weight=2.
On 1982 Jan 09 at UT21:37 P. Moore? (Selsey, UK) observed that
Copernicus was brighter than or equal to Aristarchus. However this was
during a total eclipse of the Moon. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=162 and
weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1966 Oct 29 at UT00:45-01:30 G.Walker observed a red spot in
Copernicus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=991 and the weight=2.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard 1865 Apr 10 UT 22:00-00:00. Ingall (Camberwell,
UK) observed a minute point of light glittering like a star.
Whole of Mare Crisium intersected with bright veins mixed with
bright spots (4h before PM). Cameron 1978 catalog ID 138
and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
East of Picard, Ingall (Camberwll, UK) observed a minute point of light
glittering like a star. Whole of Mare Crisium intersected with bright
veins mixed with bright spots (4h before PM). Cameron 1978 catalog ID
138 and weight=2.
In 1949 Oct 07 UT 01:23-01:40 Chernov (Russia) observed changes in the
north dark spot in Atlas during an eclipse (penumbra). It became darker
as the shadow approached and sharply distinguishable. The cameron 1978
catalog ID=51 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1902 Apr 22 at UT 22:00 (Cameron estimated UT) Zlatinsky
(Russia, 3" refractor?) observed Aristarchus to have some
luminescence during a total lunar eclpise. Mid eclipse was at
18:53. The weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1862 Jun 12 at UT 06:19 an unknown observer in France? during an
eclipse, on the west side -- dark brick red -- & something seemed to
oscillate before it. A mid-eclipse on S. side "a very small meniscus wa
seen nearly the colour of the uneclipsed Moon". The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=133 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Pico B 1912 Sep 26 UTC 03:00 Observed by Pickering (Mandeville, Jamaca,
6.5" reflector) "Haze spreading from eastern end of crater. (MBMW gives
9/25/12 but it is 26th UT.)" NASA catalogue weight=2 (low). NASA
catalogue ID #341.
On 1898 Jul 03 at UT 21:35 Moye (France) noted that 30 minutes after
mid eclpise, Proclus shone with a reddish light in shadow. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=301 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1970 Aug 17 at UT 02:40 Pedler (England) noted that the
shadow flowed around instead of over Plato. Wondered if shadow
matched the gray of the crater. Within minutes the shadow line
looked normal again. At 04:41UT Claudio Pamplona (Brazil) saw a
pulsation in Plato during a lunar eclipse. He thought that this
was due to falling temperatures. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
1274 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Eratosthenes 1949 Oct 07 UT 04:14-05:22 W.Haas (USA) and O'Toole
(USA) observed some changes in intensity of features inside this
crater - after a lunar umbral passage. The effect lessened over
time. Comparisons had been made with measured intensities on the
previous and subsequent nights and on other months around the
time of Full Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gauss 1967 Sep 19 UT 02:33 Observer: Chilton (Hamilton, ON,
Canada, 12.5" Gregorian, 200x and a 4" refractor). In a polaroid
filter the west wall was missing. Effect seen in large scope and
also in 4-in finder. His conclusion was that W. wall reflected
polarized light. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3 (good)
and TLP ID #1047. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1982 Aug 04 at UT19:25 Arkhipov (Ukraine). found that for 3 minutes
Aristarchus brightened. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=180 and weight=0.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Aug 04 at UT19:25 Arkhipov (Ukraine). found that for 5 minutes
Copernicus flashes. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=180 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
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 1964 Jun 25 at UT ~01:07 Rubens de Azevedo (Brazil) observed
a white streak from Grimaldi on the limb, during an eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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 1905 at Feb 19 at UT 18:00-19:03 Moye (Montpelier, France) observed
Aristarchus shining as a star in the dark, during a lunar eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=320 and he weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1959 Mar 24 at UT 1851 Chernov (Russia) observed the follwing in
Oceanus Procellarum during a lunar eclipse: "During penumbra of ecl.
separate light pts. were sharply g?listing?. Possibly connected with
transparancy of the penumbra. (time given was 0851 UT but must have
been loc. time p.m. penum. phase started at 1756UT & umbral at
1916UT)". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=717 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1906 Feb 08 after a lunar eclipse, Frost and Stebbins determined
that Linne had enlarged by 1" in size.
Aristarchus 1966 Oct 30 UTC 01:32-01:48 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x79, x142, x194, S=5, T=3) "S.region
of floor granulated & 6 deg bright light brownish tone; rest of crater
8deg bright white". NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #992.
On 2012 Jan 09 UT 21:01-21:08 Hahn crater was imaged by N. Hazel
(Beverley, Yorkshire, UK, Nikon D7000 with 70-300 zoom at max,
with 2x teleconverter, at f9, 1/320 sec, ISO 400 – tripod
mounted, mirror up), A series of images were taken. The 21:06 one
showed a grey column cutting across the central floor of the
crater from the west and then bisecting the eastern rim. All
detail inside is completely invisble. Some (but not all) of the
other images showed a more blurred view of this feature. It's
possible that this was a seeing ripple effect, or just the
natural appearance of shadings on the Moon at this time, however
for now this will be given an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
On 1988 Apr 03 at UT02:25-02:30 Culver (Harker Heights, X, USA, Meade
2045 reflector, x40, seeing=turbulent) detected flashes coming from
just north of the centre of Mare Tranquilitatis. Some of these flashes
were of a duration of seconds whilst others were several minutes.
Altogether ~20 flashes were seen, and not in the same place. "5 small
star-like points could be located - and there were lots of craterlets".
The spots were "lined up E-W at N of 10 deg latitude." Colour was not
visible on these nor variations. Apparently the observer had seen this
type of TLP before but had not reported them. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=323 and weight=2. the ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1956 Nov 19 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.
On 1970 Aug 12 at UT21:00? an unknown observer commented about Plato:
"Light #22, remarkable increase in brightness. #32 subsided & #14 shone
out then faded & #16 brightened. (Fort says that till Apr. 1871 selenog
recorded 1600 obs. of fluctuations of lights in Plato & had drawn 37
graphs of indiv. lights. These were deposited in the library of the
Royal Astronomical Society by Birt)." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=169
and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1992 Jan 20/21 at UT 23:49-00:15 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 3" Questar
telescope, x130, seeing=III) managed to see the central craterlet in
Plato and an unnamed one north west of Mons Pico. Cameron comments -
"were this & No. 429 LTP or just good seeing?)." Note it is possible
that she mean LTP 439 in which case it would refer to the previous
nights TLP. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=439 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.
Gassendi 1967 Sep 20 UT 21:11-21:46 Observer: Moore & Moseley
(Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refractor, x254) "Faint blink & red
glow SSW of c.p. at 2111h. At 2118 was fading & moving
slightly N. Gone at 2110. At 2122h suspected blink close to
SW of c.p. Gone at 2123h. At 2143 both obs. suspected a faint
blink someway W of c.p. Lasted only 2.5m. Other craters
examined with no LTP. Observers are dubious of regularity of
phenom". NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1048.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1992 May 19 at UT 01:00-02:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector,
x260) saw at 01:25UT an unmistakable red-orange glow on the south and
south-east rim with the "Spur". Apparently Chapman (Kent, UK) detected
it easily. At 01:33UT the colour was barely visible. No TLP alert was
issued because the souther edge of Mons Pico also exhibited a hint of
colour, and anyway the seeing conditions were poor. Despite this no
other features revealed colour. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=446 and the
weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1992 May 19 at UT 01:00-02:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector,
x260) noted that the southern slope of Mons Pico had a tint of colour.
No other features revealed colour apart from Aristarcus, where a TLP
was going on. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=446 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Lichtenberg area 1940 Oct 18 UT 07:11 Observed by Barcroft
(Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Pronouced reddish-brown or
orange color, less marked on next nite, & slight on 22nd, see
#'s 477, 478." NASA catalog weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2. NASA
catalog ID #476.
Heraclides Point 1948 Oct 19 UTC 22:00 Observed by Moore (England, 12"
reflector?) "Blurred, misty -- La Place was sharp. White diffused
bright spot in S. Iridum close to Heraclides pt." NASA catalog weight=4
(high). NASA catalog ID #512.
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 1982 Jul 09 at UT 01:05-01:25 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5"?
reflector, seeing III) found that Aristarchus was very bright
and slightly blue. Cameron comments that Moore's eyesight is not
very blue sensitive. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=175 and weight=
4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1982 Jul 09 at UT01:05-01:25 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5" reflector,
seeing=III) found that Grimaldi A was the 2nd brightest feature on the
Moon, and that there was colour detected with a Moon blink device on
the floor of Grimaldi. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=175 and the weight=
4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1966 Nov 01 UTC 02:47-02:58 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x283, S=6, T=4) "S.region of floor
granulated, 6 deg bright distinctly yellow-brown; rest of crater 8 deg
bright white". NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID 994.
Lictenberg Area 1940 Oct 19 UT 07:11 Observed by Barcroft
(Madera, CA, 6" reflector) Pronounced reddish-brown or orange
color. Less marked than previous night, & slight on 22nd. See
#'s 477; 478". NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #476.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Macrobius 1971 Mar 15 UT 02:07-03:15 Observed by Sparks (Exmouth, UK,
6" reflector x400) "Strong pink color extending whole curve of crater's
illum. wall, starting & ending in shadow side. Color grew deeper, then
faded & ended at 0315h. Changed eyepieces. No other feature had this
tho. looked for. Survived many separate powers of eyepieces."
NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1289.
Posidonius 1849 Feb 11 UT 02:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece,
7" refractor) "Bright little crater in it was shadowless. Schroter saw
repeated changes in it & others & once saw this crater's shadow
replaced by a gray veil. Gruithuisen saw the same thing as Schroter in
1821." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #128. ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Near Aristarchus 1970 Mar 26 UT 17:00 Observed by Sekiguchi,
Maisumoto (Tokyo, Japan, 36" reflector) "Pts. N & S of crater
were brighter by 0.3 & 0.2 mag. respectively than normal --
far beyond limits of error. Color index (CI) also showed less
depend. on phase by 0.1-0.2 mag. Did not show reddening dur.
enhancement. Polariz. was less by 1-2%. Photog. photom.
showed brightening over whole moon. Resolution = 2,3 km" NASA
catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #1236. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
North of Kepler 1970 Mar 26 UT 17:00 Observed by Sekiguchi, Maisumoto
(Tokyo, Japan, 36" reflector) "Photog. photom. showed brightening over
whole moon. CI N. of Kepler enhanced by 0.5 mag. Resolution = 2,3 km"
NASA catalog weight=5 (Very high). NASA catalog ID #1236.
On 1895 Sep 07 an unknown observer (Lewis Swift?) observed a pale blue
segment on the upper limb - this was apparently confirmed by Faulkes
(Mem. BAA, 1895). Cameron says that this is probably 1895 Sep 08 at UT
06:00 as Sep 07 is local time. She also infers that "upper limb" is the
southern limb and that Swift was at the Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff,
AZ, USA. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=285 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1985 May 09 at UT 22:50-03:10 P. Foley (Kent, UK) observed
the whole of Aristarchus to be a strong violet color. No
colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID is 272 and the weight is 2. The ALPO/BAA
weight is 2.
On 1985 May 09/10 at UT 22:50-03:10 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) found that
Torricelli B was very bright in Earthshine and was blue in colour. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=272 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus-Herodotus 1967 May 29 UT 06:40-07:25 Observed by Anderson
(Manchester, N.Hampshire, 10" reflector, x212, S=G, T=E) "After timing
sunset on Theophilus & Cyrillus turned to Aris.-Herod. At 0640 saw red-
brown color centered at ?=.685, eta=+.390. Glow strongest at largest
area at 0640. Decreased in area but not in intensity to 1/2 its size at
0648. At 0650 color gone. Seen again at 0658 but not so pronounced.
Faded out at 0700, obs. terminated at 0725. (Haas thinks it might have
been atm. dispersion at such low alt. of 12-17 deg)." NASA catalog
weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1038. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Dec 16 at UT 17:45 B.W. Chapman, Kingston-Upon-Thames,
UK, 11.5cm refractor, seeing II, trasnparency Fair) found the
east outer ridge brighter in red - inclined to blue. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Dec 16 at UT 17:45 B.W. Chapman, Kingston-Upon-Thames,
UK, 11.5cm refractor, seeing II, trasnparency Fair) found the
west inner ridge lighter in red, and so to the east and south-
west floor. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Lichtenberg area 1940 Oct 22 UT 07:12 Observed by Barcroft
(Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Only slightly redish color this
nite, comp. with previous nites (see #'s 467 & 477)" NASA
catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #478. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus 1959 Oct 23 UT 02:10-02:35 Observed by Kozyrev
(Crimea, Soviet Union, 50" reflector) "Red glows, emiss.
spect. got C2, C3 (Moore obs. 0100-0300 & saw nothing unusual
in an 8.5" reflector)" NASA catalog ID=723. NASA catalog
weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Near Calippus 1973 Jan 25 UT 19:20-19:30 Observed by Frank
(E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector, x100, S=G) "Bright spot
nr. Calippus. Sketch (Calippus alpha, or unnamed peak N. of it?). Est.
albedo=8.5 & surroundings at 0.5 at 1015h. Obj. not noticeable at all
during 1st 1/2 cycle thru FM in Dec. & Jan. (ALPO-LTP prog.)" NASA
catalog weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1360.
White spot in Walter 1973 Jan 25 UT 19:20-19:39 Observed by
Frank (E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector, x100,
S=G) "White spot in Walter barely distinct fr. surroundings &
crater rim. It's albedo=8, surroundings=7 (ALPO-LTP prog.)"
NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1360. 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 1979 Sep 14 at 13:30-14:42 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 8"
reflector, x146) found that half of the northern rim was "extinguished)
in the violet filter (made the crater look U-shaped), but appeared
normal in red and other filters. Cameron 2006 ID=67 and weight=4.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1980 Aug 04 UT 11:40-11:53 Observed by Jean
Nicolini (Campinas, SP, Brazil, 6" reflector and 12"
reflector) "Red glow seen on SE exterior of Aristarchus".
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Rocca 1938 Apr 26 UTC 09:30 Observer Haas? (NM?, USA, 12"? reflector)
"Colored (dark?) area was intensity I=1.0". NASA catalog weight=4
(high. NASA catalog ID #434.
Roca 1938 Apr 27 UT 09:40 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12?" reflector)
"Colored area was I=1.3" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog
ID #435.
On 1989 Feb 08/09 at UT 23:50-00:15 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
3" refractor, x36, S=7/10) detected that the west limb, south of Mare
Humorum, was "shimmering". Weier (Sun praire, WI, USA) also detected a
star-like point south of Mare Humorum "which was 2x > Aris. in
Earthshine 3x it lasted a few secs". Interestingly about 18 hours
later, observers in the UK also found the limb to be very bright. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=348 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
North of Mare Crisium 1958 Oct 16 UT 18:00? Observed by Mayemson
(England?) "Bright spot in dark part" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA
catalog ID #700.
Heywood of Wheatville, Ohio, USA, using a 2" refractor under fair
seeing conditions, saw a misty light on the dark limb (similar to
Cameron's 1978 catalog TLP 239). The effect had narrowed down on the
30th. Cameron comments : "old moon in new moon's arms?". Cameron 1978
catalog TLP ID=242 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:34-17:52 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that Aristarchus was fainter than a nearby magnitude 7.3 star
(SAO 146315) and may have varied in brightness and size. However the
image intensifier output was quite grainy. No obvious signs of impact
flashes or cosmic rays seen during a visual inspection of the video
tape recorded. Foley commented that from UT 18:53-19:10 the Earthshine
was strong with the naked eye and Aristarchus was bright as expected.
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:34-17:52 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that a bright spot near Griomaldi appeared to vary in
brightness - however a possible explanation was found because the image
intensifier was found to vary in sensitivity across its imaging
surface. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:56-18:01 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that Aristarchus was fainter than a nearby magnitude 7.3 star
(SAO 146315) and may have varied in brightness and size. However the
image intensifier output was quite grainy. No obvious signs of impact
flashes or cosmic rays seen during a visual inspection of the video
tape recorded. Foley commented that from UT 18:53-19:10 the Earthshine
was strong with the naked eye and Aristarchus was bright as expected.
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:56-18:01 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that a bright spot near Griomaldi appeared to vary in
brightness - however a possible explanation was found because the image
intensifier was found to vary in sensitivity across its imaging
surface. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
A lunar aurora on the dark limb was seen by Heywood and others of
Westville, Ohio, USA, using a 2" refractor at x60. Observer saw
misty like light in dark part, not like earthshine - seen
repeatedly by him and others in Nov., Dec, and Mar 29, 30 1884.
Displays on Moon similar similar effects on Earth/Aurora? Cameron
1978 catalog ID=239 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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On 1971 Jul 27 at UT 18:30 Miranda (Piaui, Brazil, 4" refractor, Moon
at 70deg altitude) observed Beaumont to have a curious brilliance in
its interior: suspected a change (Apollo 15 watch?). The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=1301 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1822 Jan 27 at UT 20:00? F. Struve (Pulkovo Observatory? Russia)
observed near Aristarchus an 8th magnitude star-like point. Seen
through overcast! (Klado gave date as 1821 but must be in error
according to cameron). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=95 and the weight=4.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.