Alphonsus 1966 May 29 UT 21:45-22:15 Observed by Wise (England, 4.5"
reflector, x125). and Corralitos Observatory (NM, USA). "Glint lasting
1.5s. (onset of Smith's anomaly? Specular reflection should last
longer). Not confirmed by Corralitos MB, (however they report Gassendi?
misident., or did they obs. another feature?). At UT 22:45 Smith and
Brown (England, UK, 10" reflector) observed reddish patches in
Alphonsus. Negative results from Brown though at 21:21Ut and 22:25UT).
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=939 and 940 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Dawes 1973 Feb 12-23 UT 22:30-01:20 Observed by Porter (Narragansett?,
RI, USA, 6" reflector x96, S=9, T=0-4, alt=55-75deg?) "Brightening of
some of permanent pts. monitored while others stayed steady & normal
brightness. (Other nites' obs. suggest that he saw end of dimming event
& return to normal). Distinct fluctuations." NASA catalog weight=4
(good). NASA catalog ID #1361.
On 1984 Jun 09 at UT 04:55-05:14 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada) detected
in the dark side of the Moon, a few km east of Kies crater, a bright
point that should not be poking out of the shadow (according to Foley).
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=244 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1974 Jan 03 at UT 18:30 a Norwegian amateur astronomer, (Hoydalsvik
(Hakonsgate, in West Norway, 60mm refractor) photographed the Moon
using High Speed Ektacrome (400ASA) film with good focus. The TLP was
located on the southern slope of Sasserides H and was pink in colour
with some buish in it. The coloured area was circular with a diameter
of 0.5 minutes of arc. Only one exposure was taken. The photograph was
checked by the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of
Oslo. This report was received by the BAA Lunar Section.
On 1971 Aug 01 at Ut 19:00 Miranda (Plaui, Brazil, 4" refractor, x80)
observed two grooves going from east to west, broadening toewards the
west, across Archimedes. A drawing was supplied. Apparently this was
the first time that this was ever seen. Cameron suggests rays? and also
says that in fact a similar phenomenon reported before in neasrly the
same position (Apollo 15 watch?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1303 and
weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gassendi 1967 Oct 13 UTC 19:17-20:00 Observers: Henshaw (Mansfield, UK,
8.5" reflector x112) and Corralitos Observator (Organ Pass, NM, USA,
24" reflector) "Phenomenon (brightening ?) nr. NW (ast. ?) lasting for
3s. Cont'd for 45m but nothing else unusual, (nr. Gass or in it?).
Corralitos MB did not confirm." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA
catalog ID #1050.
On 1990 Mar 07 at UT 03:00 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada, 4" refractor)
observed a pronouced flash inside Gassindi crater whilst it was on the
night side of the Moon. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=395 and the weight=
3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Clavius 1968 May 07 UTC 20:48-21:05 Observed by Farrant
(Cambridge, England, 8" reflector x220) "In Clav. large light
patch on floor; very plain at 220x & 180x. Enclosed area bounded
by shadow on E.wall & a line on W.running from center of Porter
to E. edge of Rutherford, passing @ 30 km E. of crater D. If it
is a permanent marking he had never noticed it before. a
(prominent Tycho ray lies here -- see Kuiper Atlas)." NASA
catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1074. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1968 May 07 UTC 20:48-21:05 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge,
England, 8" reflector x220) "Red color No. of landslip in W. wall seen
in blink & vis. Vanished by 2105h. Had not returned at 2125. (Moore has
wrong date in his extended catalog.)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA
catalog ID #1074.
Conon 1941 Feb 07 UT 03:00? Observed by Vaughon (Des Moines, Iowa, 3"
reflector) "Faint bright spot on floor, no definite outline (???
reported 6th, but if local time 7th in UT)" NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #484.
On 1984 Jul 08 at UT 20:10-22:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, seeing IV-V)
suspected that the floor of Proclus was slightly darker than normal.
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=249 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
South of Copernicus 1972 Feb 24 UT 19:30-20:00 Observed by McConnell
(England, 6" reflector, x195, seeing=good) "White spot just S. of Cop.
about same size as Copernicus H (@ 5km), (there is a bright area or mt.
SW of Cop. H)." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID 1323.
On 1994 Apr 21 at UT 06:00 W, Cameron (Sedona, USA) detected a reddiah
colour on Pronontorium Laplace, This is TLP event No. 9 in the ALPO
Clementine LTP program Nov 1994. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Gassendi 1966 May 30 UT 20:32-20:59 Observed by Sartory (England, 8.5"
reflector + filters) "Orange patch & obscuration -- detected by Eng.
moon blink system. Color seen visually."NASA catalog weight=4 (good).
NASA catalog ID #941.
Callipus and vicinity 1973 Feb 13 UT 23:16-23:50 Observed by Frank
(E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector x100, Seeing=good,
altitude=45 deg). "Large dark patch, albedo=3 present E. of Calippus.
Drawing. (Shows it into Callippus also). Never seen before or since.
Albedo normal (4.5) at 2350h. (obs. monitors Callippus in ALPO-LTP
program)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1362.
On 1988 Jul 25 at UT03:15 H. Davis (Madison, WI, USA) stated that
Proclus was normal apart from a "slightly darker area in SW (Ast) SE
(IUE) corner." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=334 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1955 Jan 05 at 01:00-01:30 UT D.A. Logue (Larchment, PA, USA, 15cm
reflector at x340, seeing Good) saw a strange blue light above the
surface of the Moon where the night and the day meet. He observed this
light for more than 30 min and it did not appear to move. It appeared
like a star in that the rays of light came from it. The observer adds
that he first thought thst the objects was a star, but later decided
that it had to be on the Moon itself. A drawing shows the blue spot
near the rugged south east limb of the Moon. The editor of the
Strolling Astronomer (Vol 8, No. 11-12, Nov-Dec 1954, p146) was unable
to identify the craters drawn. The editor speculates that the observer
saw a high mountain peak with its summit in sunlight and detached from
the illuminated regions - however this would not explain the blue
colour. Note this is an ALPO observation and does not apear in the
Cameron catalogs. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi - 1966 Sep 25 UTC 20:20-20:50 observed by Moore and Moseley
(Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refracfor x140) "Reddish patches, regarded
dubious, owing to low altitude of the Moon". NASA catalog weight=1
(low). NASA catalog ID #981.
Plato 1872 Jul 16 UTC 21:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) "NW portion
of floor was hazy" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #
179.
On 1982 Aug 01 at 00:00-01:00 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia, 12"
reflector, seeing I-II) noted shading on the east floor of Plato that
was apparently lighter than the rest of the floor and this was seen at
both low and high magnifications. Foley notes that this was unusual.
There were three craterlets visible on the floor - the central one was
the brightest. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=178 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 5.25" Calver, x150 and
definition fairly good. Observer noticed that the Mare seemed covered
with a close network of innumerable streaks, and spotted with countless
numbers of light specks, so that it would hardly be possible to
delineate them all in one night. The spots and streaks together must
have numbered ~1000. The observer had never seen anything like the
number of spots and streaks. Peirce A, was not at all easy to se and
neighboring spots almost as bright made it difficult to distinguish
which one was Peirce A. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1976 Apr 10 at 21:15-21:49UT S.Spencer (60mm refractor x60, seeing
quite good) noticed a faint red glow at the south west wall of Gassendi
covering a span of about 35 deg arc. The observer had some doubts about
this because they were using a small telescope, but thought that they
ought to report it, just in case. A BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Plato 1966 Sep 25 UT 23:12-23:35 Observed by Moseley (Armagh, Nortern
Ireland, 10" refractor, x140) "Eng. moon blink sys. blinks inside the
crater. Very dubious due to low alt. of moon." NASA catalog weight=1
(very low). NASA catalog ID #982.
On 1985 May 30 at UT 20:10-23:54 P.Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector)
and at the same time Doherty (Sussex, UK, 15" reflector) observed a
strangely bright and pink/red north rim of Aristarchus crater during
UT20:20 and 20:36UT. The effect reduced between ~20:39 and 20:44UT.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the northern wall to have a red/purple
colour but the effect vanished after 50 minutes. Cook also saw a "V"-
like notch in the NW crater shadow and this appeared to be bigger than
normal. G. North (Sussex, UK) saw a tinge of pink colour on the
northern rim and a bit later a "ruby red" colour on the worth-west wall
- again this effect lasted 50 minutes. Moseley verified the colour.
Finally M. Hather (Yorkshire, UK) suspected the north wall of
Aristarchus to be blue in colour. Cameron suspects that this TLP is not
spurious colour because it is in the wrong place. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=276 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Posidonius 1952 Jul 03 UT 19:13-19:27 Observed by Dzaplashvili,
Ksanforalif, Negrelishvili (Georgia, Soviet Union, 13" reflector,
polarimeter, S=clear) "Making polariz. mess. of it. Aristotles.
Eudoxus. & Aristillus. only Pos. gave higher rdgs. & oscillated while
others gave repeatedly same results. 40 other times Pos. was normal.
Never had seen such behavior Table gives deflections. Obs. repeated 2X
Obs. from 1843-1947h." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog
ID #552.
On 1991 Jan 26 at UT 23:26-23:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x159 and 3" refractor x90) found that Aristarchus was
brighter through a red filter than through a blue filter on its
western wall. He checked Aristarchus with a 12.5" reflector and also a
3" refractor and obtained the same result. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=
419 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 1959 Mar 21 UT 02:00-02:15 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD,
USA, 4" reflector, x240, S=7, T=3) "C again, ray connecting it to c.p.,
all equally dull & grayish, 4.5 deg bright. Not conform. to col. 48deg
in June '58, nor to col. 46 deg in Aug. '57 when c.p. & C were both
brighter than normal, 6 deg & ray=5deg." NASA catalog weight=4 (high).
NASA catalog ID #715.
Aristarchus 1975 Dec 14/15 UT 17:05-00:30 Observed by Foley (Dartford,
England, 12" reflector, S=II) and Moore (Sessex, England, 15" reflector
x250 S=IV) and Argent and Brumder (Sussex, England) "In early sunrise
conditions, W. wall was less brilliant than usual -- matched only by
Sharp, Bianchini, & Marian. Extraordinary detail could be seen on this
wall. Also noted intense & distincy blue color entire length of W.
wall. 3 others corroborated detail, but not color. Moore found things
normal & saw Aris. brightest at 2030-2125h tho Argent & Brumder made it
< Proclus" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catlog ID #1422.
On 1982 Aug 01 at UT20:50 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, 14" reflector,
seeing III-IV) found that LaPlace A was significantly more prominent
than usual - comparisons were made with photographs in books. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=178 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 23 at UT02:41 D. Fryback (Madison, WI, USA) observed a
starlike flash in Alphonsus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1984 Nov 05 at UT18:00 Marshall (England) noted that there was no
normal brightening on the floor just next to the southern most
craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=251 and the weight=2. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 23 at UT 03:30 the US Navy Clementine Spacecraft, in orbit
around the Moon, obtained images of the Cobra Head region of
Aristarchus crater that suggested a ~15x colour ration increase (0.4
microns / 1.0 microns) in comparison with images obtained on 1994 Mar
03. This was presented as a poster paper 18.04 at AAS 31st DPS meeting.
However it was later suggested that this was due to incorrect
radimetric calibration procedures being followed. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Aristarchus 1965 Nov 06 UTC 03:20-03:50, 05:50 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor x300, S=6, T=5) "Strong blue-viol.
glare on E. & NE wall; dark viol. hue in nimbus. (absent at 0320-0350.
Listed as 11/8/55 in both ref. 210 & MBMW, but should be 1965). NASA
catalog weight=4, NASA catalog ID #911.
Aristarchus, Schroter's Valley 1963 Dec 28 UTC 01:15-02:00 Observed by
Olivarez, Edinburgh?, TX?, USA, 17" reflector) "In poorer moments of
seeing, red on Aris. rim & Sch. Valley. Spurious seeing effects?". NASA
catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #788.
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 01 UT 02:10-02:40 Observed by Bartlett (Balimore,
MD, USA, 4" refractor, 4" reflector x180, S=3, T=5) "Entire sunlit area
of floor was bluish" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID 942.
Herodotus 1966 Jun 01 UTC 03:10-03:40 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, 4" reflector x145, S=3, T=5) "Observation not certain because
of poor seeing, but strong impression of a 6deg bright spot on dark
floor of 2deg bright. No Color."NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID
943. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1985 May 31 UTC 20:20-21:00 Observed by Grego (Birmingham,
UK, 175mm refractor) "Sketch shows a pseudo-peak with shadow in the
southern half of the crater's floor - there should be no peak on the
floor of Herodotus. For a look at the original sketch see:
http://website.lineone.net/~petergrego/ft105.htm "
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1985 May 31 at UT 20:23-22:00 G. North (Sussex, UK, turbulent
seeing) found Torricelli B at 20:23 to be mauve in colour and to be
very bright. However the colul had gone by 20:29UT. "Varied in albedo
2s then image blurred at 5-10s (atm) at 2034 became pink). At 21:35UT
M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) found a white patch in the crater centre and
a mag 8 flash was seen (confirmed independently by a 2nd observer ~
113km away)- there was no shadow. At UT 20:30 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK,
12"reflector, seeing excellent) found no colour, but the brightness was
changiong and he confirmed the bright patch on the crater's floor,
variable 22:15-22:25UT, "then expanded over rim". The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=277 and weight=5. the ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1982 Dec 27 at UT 23:00 M. Price (Camberley, Surrey, UK, Seeing=III
and transparency=good) observed that Piazzi-Smyth was brighter than Mon
Piton at 23:00. Photographic atlas was checked to verify that this was
abnormal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=193 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1788 May 17 at UT 21:00 Schroter (Lilleanthal, Germany, 210x
reflector) observed small depression, 1, near Aristarchus to be a
bright spot, similar to Cameron 1978 catalog ID report #45. The Cameron
catalog ID=48 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1950 Aug 25 at UT 13:00 T.Saheki (Osaka, Japan) observed a yellowish
white flare on the Moon (presumably in Earthshine?). Cameron suggests
that this was a meteor. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=536 and weight=0.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
NE of Philolaus 1948 May 20 UTC 22:00 Observed by Baum (Chester,
England, 4.5" refractor) "Red glow". NASA catalog weight=3 (average).
NASA catalog ID #505.
On 2006 Jun 08 at UT 20:30-20:45 C.Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm refractor
x75) found that Aristarchus was "shining exceptionally bright during
daylight on a gibous moon". The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 28 UTC 23:35-23:55 Observed by Foley (Kent, UK,
Antionadi III, Transparency Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA
Lunar Section Circular. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1982 Aug 02 at UT 22:59-23:10 M.Price (Frimley, Surrey, UK,
seeing=II-III) found that the north point of this mountain appeared
poorly defined and merged into the surroundings - however suspected
that this might be normal for this colongitude? The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=179 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Colour seen between Aristarchus and Herodotus by P. Moore
and G. North. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 24 at UT 03:50 R. Manske (Waunakee, WI, USA) found that the
Cobra Head appeared to have an obscuration on the top eastern half. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1972 Feb 27 UTC 20:00-20:20, 22:40 Observed by Kemp (Cheshire,
UK, 8.5" reflector x286) and Hedley-Robinson (Devon, UK, 12" reflector)
"Suspicion of blink between Gass. c.p. & Gass A. Clouds prevented
confirm. Hedley-Robinson didn't see anything unusual earlier (20:00-
20:20)." NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA catalog ID #1324.
Lichtenberg 1966 Jun 02 UTC 03:05-03:35 Observed by Schneller
(Cleveland, Ohio, 8" reflector, slit spectrascope) "Red glow on W. wall
(Schnller thinks this is "normal" reddening at SR; however, these vary
according to Ricker), (This rep't is the only positive one from alert
sent out to observe for J.Green's tidal predictions, See list of neg.
obs.)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #944
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 02 UTC 04:06-04:20 Observed by Jaeger (Hammond,
Indianna, 6" reflector) "Brownish-yellow edge on ? rim. 2 other obs.
this site saw nothing unusual." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA
catalog ID #945.
Vieta 1923 Sep 23 UTC 19:00? Observed by Cernov (Russia, 2 refractors?
x94?) "Both dark spots merged together even with 94x magnification.
(due to libration &/or seeing?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA
catalog ID #389.
Marius 1881 Jan 13 UTC 20:00? Observed by Williams (England?, 5.5"
reflector) "Speck of light in crater". NASA catalog weight=3 (Average).
NASA catalog ID #220.
Agrippa 1961 Sep 23 UTC 04:04-04:30 Observed by Bartlett )Baltimore,
MD, USA, 5" reflector x180, S=5, T=5) "Could not focus it tho Godin in
same field remained sharp thruout obs. Features inside were vis. but
outline was unsteady -- like obj. seen thru heated air. Cameron 1978
catalog iD=747 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 24 UT08:15 A.T. Brakel (ACT, Australia) noticed that
Mare Frigoris appeared darker than the day before. This was
during a Clementine watch. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1985 Sep 27 at UT 20:55 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) found that the
brightness of Torricelli B varied and starlike points seen in the
crater. There is no Cameron 2006 catalog entry for this TLP report. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Strong violet glare seen on whole length of
the eastern rim. It was at its brightest on
the south east and around the EWBS (Bartlett's
notation).
Agrippa 1967 Sep 18 UTC 04:05-04:23 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Dark landslip on NW wall
invis., wall here 5 bright" 3" x200 refractor used. The NASA catalog
assigns this observation a weight of 4 (high). The TLP ID No. in the
NASA catalog was #1046.
1969 Aug 26 UTC 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 (poor). NASA catalog ID #1200.
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.nband disappeared under better seeing. NASA catalog
weight=2 (poor)."
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 03 UTC 01:00-01:45 Observed by Gordon (2), Delano
(Ackerman, PR?, 5" reflector / Massachussets, 3" (x92) & 10" reflector
T=4) "Deep blue color on N. wall. S.part of crater was brownish, (not
on alert). Delano saw E.wall bright spot unusually bright, confirm, ?"
NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #947.
On 1980 Aug 25 at UT06:55-07:10 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4.5"
reflector, x40-150, seeing=4 and transparency=4) found the west wall
bands of Aristarchus to be faint initially and at 07:00 a pale red
colour appeared suddenly (and lasted for 2 minutes) on the inner south
east wall, and then into south west BS to the west BS. "BS" meaning in
Bartlett's notation a bright spot. There was no violet glare this time.
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=106 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Timocharis 1955 Jun 4-5 UT 23:30-00:00 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset,
England, 5" reflector x70, seeing=poor) "Bright in red filter" NASA
catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #595.
Aristarchus 1973 Jun 15 UT 06:12-06:21 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, 3" refractor x54, x100, x300, x360, S=3, T=3) "Pinkinsh-red
glow on F., wall -- weher he usually sees the violet glare. (TLP
albedo=7?, normal=5?, nearby plain=1?). All along rim nr. crest & went
over EWBS. Wanted to compare a bright spot on Lyell with Aris. wall
brighteness. At 0612h pink glow changed to a rust-brown, fading rapidly
& gone at 0615h. First time he had ever obs. a red glow. (in 20 yrs)."
NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1369.
Aristarchus 1969 Apr 01 UTC 18:35 Observed by Kozyrev (Crimea, Ukraine,
40" reflector). "Spectrograms of an unusual red spot on W. slope at ?
=.405, eta=.680. Spot = 1-2 km in diam. Molecules identified were N2 &
C2. Later thru clouds crater was bluer in Corralitos (New Mexico) MB
(confirm. of activity at Ariz. ?)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very good).
NASA catalog ID #1119.
On 1984 Jun 13 at UT11:00-12:10 Nicolini (Brazil) saw a daylight TLP in
Aristarchus crater. See web page:
lunar.nastrodatabase.net/tlp_report.html
for further details. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1972 Jun 25 UTC 22:42-22:51 Observed by Quindeau (8deg 35'
E, 51deg 25' N, 60mm refractor) "Bright point at NE wall of crater".
Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler, Earth Moon & Planets, Vol 30, pp53-61 (1984).
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 03 UT 06:00-06:20 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, 5" reflector, S=6, T=6) "Nimbus only was a viol. color,
(indep. confirm. of activity?)" NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA
catalog ID #947.
Aristarchus 1959 Mar 24 UTC 02:24-02:35 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x180, S=3, T=5) "Strong blue & blue-
viol. gl. on E.wall, EWBS, SWBS with intermittent display.
At this time he noted in his 5-in L a total disappearance of viol. gl.
& reappear. 1 min. later. Altogether, found 4 such occurences in his
records, in '54, '57, ' & '59."NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA
catalog ID #716.
On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady,
transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted
observations). Copernicus was very indistinct. All other features
examined were normal. This is a BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady,
transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted
observations). The floor of Fracastorius is significantly brighter in a
red filter than in a blue filter. This is a BAA Lunar Section
observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1938 May 14 at UT 05:00-09:25 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, 12"
reflector) observed during an eclipse the fading of the dark spot in
Riccioli to be pronounced. Cameron says that the mid eclipse was at
03:39, photos?. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=436 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1985 Sep 28 UTC 20:54-23:52 P.W. Foley (Suffolk, UK) found (actually
before 20:54 UT) brightness variance in Torricelli B. J.D. Cook
(Frimley, UK) observed a brief blue coloured patch somewhere in the
Torricelli B region, but could not pin it down precisely. At 22:50UT
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 30cm reflector, seeing III - occasionally V,
transparency moderate to good) Found the crater to have an elongated
appearance (in SSW-NNE direction) in white light, similar to the
previous night. A bright elongated spot was seen on the NNE floor,
close to where the wall should be. Not able to define the rim. There
was a very dark surrounding area to the crater, similar to what it was
on the previous night (roughly 1/4 brightness of Censorinus). 23:04UT
brighter in yellow, then red, then blue. At 23:10 it was seen that blue
filter dulled the crater - this was odd because both Censorinus and
Proclus were brighter in blue, which is what he would normally expect.
At23:15 UT Censorinus was brighter in blue, then yellow then red
filters and some orange spurious colour seen to the south of
Censorinus. At 23:23UT no spurious colour seen on Proclus or
Censorinus. 23:46UT Torricelli B elongated as before, but a very faint
ray might have been seen to the south west of the rim. This report is
not in the 2006 Cameron catalog. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1994 Apr 25 at UT11:08 B. Soulsby (Australia) found a darkening on
the north floor of Copernicus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1959 Mar 24 UTC 04:35-05:15 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x180, S=3, T=5) "Strong blue & blue-
viol. gl. on E.wall, EWBS, SWBS with intermittent display.
At this time he noted in his 5-in L a total disappearance of viol. gl.
& reappear. 1 min. later. Altogether, found 4 such occurences in his
records, in '54, '57, ' & '59." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA
catalog ID #716.
On 1881 Dec 05 at UT 17:09 Johnson observed a dark lunar eclipse.
Aristarchus was seen as a white spot in the coppery disk and continued
so. Cameron comments that this is the normal apeparance in an eclipse?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=226 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
In 1954 Jan 19 at UT 03:00 Porta (Mallorca, Baleares, Spain, 3"
refractor, x50) observed the following during a total lunar eclipse: "3
brilliant yellowish-white spots between Picard & Peirce. Phosphor.
light distinguished easily against gray-green background of mare.
Irreg., intermittent. Did not perceive them all dur. totality. Next day
had impression that all of area was less clear & lightly veiled.". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=561 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1954 Jan 18 at UT 23:30-03:30 Dubois (Floira, France) observed in
Oceanus_Procellarum and East Mare Fecunditatis, during a lunar eclpise
(mid eclipse at 03:00) a spectrographic excess luminescence: 1) waxing
totality max. sready near 445nm at 50' from centre of umbra; 2) waning
tolatity, 470-505nm, max near 490nm, 25% at 50' from centre of umbra.
Other observers noted a thin sliver of white on the edge of the Moon,
despite it being in totality. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=560 and
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=5.
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 1964 Jun 25 at UT 04:05-04:35 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4"
refractor, 4" reflector, 5" reflector, x180, S=4 and T=2-3) observed
the following on Aristarchus: "Blue-viol. gl. on EWBS & NE wall. Faint
viol. tinge on nimbus, (confirm. ? of activity here this nite. Date in
MBMW & ref. 210 are misprinted as 10/25/64 p.c. from bartlett verifies
date as June)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=823 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1974 Jan 08/09 UTC i18:15-00:00 Observed by Billington
(England), Robinson (Devon, England), Amery (REading, England), Moore
(Selsey, England) "Orange & viol. hue in crater seen by Billington.
Robinson, Amery & Moore reported neg. blink results at this time.
(Prob. chrom. aberr., Moore concurs)." NASA catalog weight=0 (very
unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1386. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
nr. Littrow 1919 Dec 07 UTC 04:00? Observed by West (Gosport, UK?)
"Conspicuous ink-black mark. (N. of C. Argaeus of S. of Littrow." NASA
catalog weight=1 (poor). NASA catalog ID #374.
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 1893 Sep 25 at UT 21:00? Gaboreau (Paris, France), saw a shaft
of light projecting from the Moon. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=281
and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
40.5W, 45.7N 1965 Nov 09 UTC 04:59 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA,
USA, 60" reflector + spectrograph) "Line depth anomaly, low compared
with 23 other areas". NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog
ID #912.
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.
On 1978 Mar 24 UT16:10-17:45 Anderson (England?, 8" reflector, x55 and
x155). Censorinus seemed brighter than normal. Cameron 2005 catalog
report ID=26 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1978 Mar 24 UT16:10-17:45 Anderson (England?, 8" reflector, x55 and
x155). noticed a faint twinkling star like point in Dionyius - remained
constant but when changed to x155 at 16:25 the effect was at the limits
of visibilty. - suspected that this was due to the atmospheric
conditions. However this effect was not seen in Aristarchus. By 16:45
the twinkling area got brighter, but went back to normal at 17:45.
Cameron 2005 catalog report ID=26 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Dec 12 at UT 00:31 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) saw some flashes
between Plato and Mons Pico. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=160 and
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1959 Mar 25 UTC 05:06-05:42 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector, x240) "Intense blue-viol. gl. on
whole length of E. rim & on EWBS; dark viol nimbus. Filled with haze,
could not focus it. Herod. not affected." S=7, T=5. NASA catalogue
weight=4 (good). NASA catalogue ID #718. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1921 Nov 15? UT 20:00? Observed by Chernov (Russia, 2" refractor
x94) "Temporary increase in brightness of the light band at bottom
noted close to FM. Crater actively noted in Oct. 10." NASA catalog
weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #384.
Kepler 1967 Oct 19 UTC 05:00 Observed by Classen (Pulnitz Obs. East
Germany, 8" reflector) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA,
24" reflector + moonblink) "It was 1 mag brighter than aristarchus when
normally Aris. is 0.3mag. brighter than Kep. Corralitos MB did not
confirm." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalogue ID #1052.
On 1964 Jun 26 UT 04:10-05:38 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, S=5 and T=
4) observed the following on Aristarchus vicinity: "Dark viol. on
nimbus; pale viol. on m; absent from crater". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=824 and weight=4. 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.
On 1988 Aug 28 at UT22:00 P.Moore (Selsey, UK, 5" refractor, x260)
detected a red glow along the outer wst rim and 99% it was not a TLP as
there had been a fire nearby so was probably atmospheric. However
colour if present, is normally seen on the south rim. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=336 and the weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Dec 19 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer apparently saw a TLP
somewhere on the Moon. Cameron gives the reference for this as an
unnamed AGU meeting. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=659 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1977 Oct 28 UT 19:25 V.M. Chernov (Soviet Union) observed that
Copernicus was brighter than normal i.e. brighter than Kepler but less
bright than Aristarchus. In January and February 1977 both Copernicus
and Kepler were of the same brightness. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1869 Aug 23/24? UTC 23:00-01:00? Observed by Gledhill? (Halifax,
England, 9" refractor) Group I of craterlets (as designated by several
famous obs. before) exhibited notable illumination, accompanied by a
single light on a distinct spot. (if obs. similar to Ap 1870 obs. then
date =Au 23-24). NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #162.
On 1975 Dec ?? at 19:00UT P.W.Foley (Kent, UK), and possibly P. Moore?
(Selsey, UK) - unusual events were reported which might have been due
to minor structral changes. Albedo=76% (=7.6?). Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=1425 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1964 Nov 21 UTC 01:50-02:04 Observer: Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, 3" refractor x200) "Bright blue-viol. gl. on NE, N, NW rim" S=
5, T=5. NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #865.
Aristarchus 1975 Dec 19 UT 22:45 Observed by Foley (Kent, England)
"Suspected anomaly in it", NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA
catalog ID #1424.
In 1942 Feb 02 at UT 18:20-19:15 Y.W.I. Fisher (Brussels,
Belgium) a whitish glow near the Earthlit limb, near to
Kepler (37W, 7N). The duration of the event was 55 min.
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=488 and weight=2. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1. Ref. p220-221 IAU Symposium
No. 14 - The Moon.
On 1975 Dec 19 at UT22:45 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) suspected an anomaly in
Aristarchus. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=1424 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1964 Jun 27 at UT 05:20-05:57 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4"
reflector x240, S=5 and T=4) observed the following on Aristarchus
vicinity: "Dark viol. on nimbus; bright blue-viol. on EWBS, E., & NE
ris". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=825 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
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 1988 Jul 31 at UT 07:09-08:10 D. Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, seeing=7/10 and T=3) did not detect the dark region on
the south east floor of Proclus (the TLP from a few days earlier), but
did see 2 "linear mounds". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=335 and the
weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2011 Jan 21 at 22:30UT N.Longshaw (UK, 4" Achromatic
refractor, x128 & x160, Seeing III, transparancy average)
suspected on the eastern edge of Geminus, on the border of the
crater filled shadow and the eastern illuminated rim, a
brownish, almost speia hue. This extended for a short distance
from the floor shadow into the illuminated rim width and spanned
from the north to the south of the crater. For a comparison,
Cleomedes was checked but nothing unusual was noticed in its
shadow. The observer notes that Elger also saw a warm brown or
sepia tone. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1966 Nov 11 at UT05:55-1000 Hall and Johnson (Port Tabacoo, MD, 16"
x400, S=VG), Nordling (MD, USA), Genatt (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6"
refractor, x50, 20" reflector x400) and Wagman (Pittsburgh, PA, 30"
refractor) observed the folloowing on Aristarchus: "Color ob c.p.
detected with Trident MB, not seen vis. at Port Tobacoo. 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 Taboacoo obs. took 5 rolls of film in blue &
red & neutral. Phenom. not detectable on them, but focus poor. Blue
images had most detail, whereas would expect red or neutral to. Phenom.
still present at dawn in Moon Blink device". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=914 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Messier A 1951 Aug 20 UTC 00:00? Observed by Moore (England) "Brilliant
white circular patch in it. Has seen it & Messier blurred several
times." NASA catlog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #545.
On 1986 Apr 26 at UT 21:00? H. Miles (Cornwall?, UK) found that
Aristarchus was "still brighter in moments of better seeing". The rim
could be seen as a complete circle. The Cameron catalog ID=283 and the
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1938 May 17 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, USA,
12" reflector?) "Floor-least bit greenish (other colors on other
dates, e.g. Je 23, 7/22/37, & 7/15/38)." NASA catalog weight=3
(average). ALPO/BAA weight=2. NASA catalog ID #437.
Cleomedes 1968 Sep 10 UTC 02:08-06:14 Observed by Jean et al
(Monrtreal, Canada, 4" refractor & 6" reflector) "Dark color tints in
N. area on Cleom.;(chrom. aberr.?; peri., apo.program)"
NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1089.
Mare Crisium 1968 Sep 10 UTC 02:08-06:14 Observed by Jean et al
(Monrtreal, Canada, 4" refractor & 6" reflector) "rough surface in SW
part of M. Cris. (chrom. aberr.?; peri., apo.program)" NASA catalog
weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1089. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1955 Jan 12 at UT04:40-05:15 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) observed
on Aristarcus a blue violet glare on the EWBS, E, NE, rim. The cameron
1978 catalog ID=585 and weight=4. 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 1992 May 20 at UT 11:15 D. Weier (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, naked eye
and 7x50 binouculars, sky conditions excellent) noted that Aristarchus
and, an area, were very bright to the eye. In binouculars the feature
was quire sharp and distinct, "> anything else on the Moon". The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=447 and the weight=2. The ALPO/bAA weight=1.
On 1980 Aug 29 at UT07:32 D. Loudernack (South Bend, WA, USA, 8"
reflector, x140) found the south wall to have a broad dark band (only
visible in red light) at its base that covered nearly all of the
southern half of the crater. The brightness reading was 8.4 (in blue
light) and 4 (in red light). Cameron 2006 catalog ID=107 and weight=3.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1877 Jul 29 UTC 02:00?-02:30 Observed by Gray (England?) "S. of
crater a bright streak that disappeared at 0230" NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #196.
1964 Nov 23 UTC 03:24-03:35 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA,
3" refractor x200, S=4, T=5) "Strong blue-viol. gl, on N., NE, NW,
wall; dark viol. on nimbus". NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog
ID=866.
Macrobius 1898 Dec 31 UTC 20:00 Observed by Goodacre (Crouch End,
England, 12" reflector) "Interior nearly filled with shadow at sunset.
Inner E.wall very bright-a distinct penumbral fringe to black shad.
cast on it from W.wall. Seen best using high powers. (Firsoff & MBMW
give date as just 1895 but must be wrong-phase - see app.ref.)"
NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #304.
On 1958 Nov 01 at UT 00:00 a TLP was seen on the Moon (location and
observer not given). The Reference for this is Palm, 1967. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=702 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Aug 30? at UT 08:00? D. Louderback (South bend, WA, USA, 8"
refletor x140) found the north wall to be very bright in red light
(this is not normal as it is usually bright in blue - according to
Cameron). The brightness was 9.7 (red) and 9 (blue no filter)compared
to Eimmart's 8.7. Louderback thought that they observed an oranfe-
yellow tinge. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=108 and weight=3.
Aristarchus 1964 Nov 24 UT 04:45-04:55 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, S=4, T=6) "Blue-viol. gl. on N. rim; dark viol. on nimbus;
pale viol. on VA." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #867.
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=3.
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.
Alphonsus 1958 Nov 03 UTC 03:00-03:45 Observed by Kozyrev, Ezerski
(Pulkova Observatory, Crimea, Ukraine, 50" reflector, 23A/mm
spectrograph) "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 (very high). NASA
catalog ID #703.
Ptolemaeus 1825 UT 23:45 Observed by Schwabe (Germany?) "Bright spot"
NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #108. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1981 Dec 19 at UT 01:00-05:00 E.V. Arsyukhin (Moscow, Russia, 3"
reflector) observed that Plato was consdierably brighter than
Aristarchus by several times. The image quality was very clear. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=161 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1977 Nov 03 at 22:13UT P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 11" reflector, x285)saw
some flickering in Gassendi (Clouds on limb - according to Csmeron?).
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=18 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1916 Jan 27 at 22:00? Markov (Russia) noticed that a light sector
was visible at the bottom of Plato, in shadow, and contained 3 bright
spots, reminiscent of phfescent bodies. The Cmaeron 1978 catalog ID=362
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1979 Sep 15 at UT01:53 P.Madej (Newsome, Huddersfield, UK, 158mm
reflector, x72 and x110, seeing II, transparency fair?) saw a small
circular area of grey or white in the dark south end of Copernicus.
The area showed up better through a Wratten 15 yellow filter, but was
not seen at all through a purple Wratten 35 filter. P.W. Foley (Kent,
UK), confirmed this but thinks that it is normal. Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=68 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1824 Jan 27 at UT03:00 Gobel (Koburg, Germany) observed a reddish
colour in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=98 and the
weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1991 Jan 19 at UT03:15-03:25 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada) observed
that the Mare Crisium to east limb area of the Moon had an unusual halo
effect and a redish glow in the dark area. At 10:25 (local time?) there
was a red glow on the north west limb near Carpenter, lasting just a
few seconds. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 19 at UT03:15-03:25 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada) observed
that the Mare Crisium to east limb area of the Moon had an unusual halo
effect and a redish glow in the dark area. At 10:25 (local time?) there
was a red glow on the north west limb near Carpenter, lasting just a
few seconds. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Boussingalt 1856 Apr 08 UT 20:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece,
7" refractor) "Noted weak glows in the crater he tho't prob. due to
wall reflections on the floor" NASA catalog weight=0 (not very likely
to be a TLP). NASA catalog ID #131. ALPO/BAA Catalog weight=1.
On 2009 Jan 30 ay 22:35:20UT +/-2 min R. Masini (Perth, Australia) saw
a bright clound just west the south pole and along of the southern
limb. The effect lasted a few seconds and faded. It was seen with the
naked eye. There was a grazing occultation of a 6th magnitude star from
this site, however the star would have been in the wrong place at the
time of the TLP. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1984 Nov 28 at UT 17:30-18:05 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) found that
the crater Hubble had a cream white oval patch for short while that was
2x brighter than it's surroundsings. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=254
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 2005Apr14 at UT18:32.5 +/-2.5 min A.Brosio (Rosarno (Reggio
Calabria, Italy, Latitude: 38d 29' N, Longitude: 15d 58'E, 152mm
reflector, x75) observed a small square form in Earthshine near
Archimedes. This is a UAI observation.
Theophilus 1971 Mar 02 UTC 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 (low). NASA catalog ID
1286.
1968 Apr 04 UTC 18:45-19:20 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Denmark,
6" refractor, x183) "Small area just E(ast.) of Menelaus was seen with
a reddish color which gradually faded. Area was as large as Menelaus &
had just come into sunlight. The dome just W.(IAU) of Menelaus?)." NASA
catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1065.
On 1984 Jun 05 at UT20:00 Marshall (Covington, UK) saw an unusual
darkening on the floor of Proclus and irregular shape. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=243 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2000 Feb 11 at UT19:00 G. North (Norfolk, UK) telephoned TLP
coordinator, Patrick Moore, to report a possible colour anomaly in
Aristarchus. Moore had poor conditions in Selsey (UK) and saw nothing
unusual. However by this time North was reporting that, the colour was
fading. Two other BAA members were alerted, but were clouded out. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
South of Alps 1843 Jul 04 UT 21:15-22:00 Observed by Gerling (Germany?)
"Bright pt. glowing like a star on the S. extension of the Alps. On the
following eve. found a small mt. which he did not see before." NASA
catalog weight=1 (low). NASA catalog ID=122. 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.
Proclus 1972 Jan 23 UT 15:20-16:50 observed by Stolzen (51.17N, 9.25E,
50mm refractor, T=2, S=2) "Pure bright white point within crater" -
Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
Alphonsus 1966 Apr 28 UT 21:58 Observed by Smith (England, 10"
reflector) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24"
reflector+Moon Blink) "Reddish patches, (not confirmed at Corralitos
with MB tho they give feature as Gassendi in their report)." NASA
catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #930.
Alphonsus 1990 Feb 03 UTC 20:05-21:22 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, UK,
10" reflector) "Brightness variance noted". The Cameron 2006 catalog
does not have an entry for this observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Tycho 2003 May 09 UTC 21:04 Observer Brendan Shaw (UK) "CCD image of
central peak - Sun's altitude suggested that this should not have been
directly illuminated this early - may have been from secandary
reflectance off illuminated W wall?" ALPO/BAA weight=4.
At 03:00UT(?) Evrard et al from the western US(?) saw somewhere
a reddish glow, followed by black obscuration. The date in the
Middlehurst catalog is 18/1/65, but there may have been a descrepency
between local time date and UT date? Cameron 1978 catalog TLP No=916
and weight=3.
A dome-like feature, sketched by Herring and confirmed in a photograph
by Larson. This had not been seen before by Herring in hundreds of
hours of observing. No other reports of this. The photograph was taken
at 02:50h. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=878 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Dec 01 at UT 20:00 a British Astronomical Association Lunar
Section member (Southam, Warwickshire, UK) found no detail on the floor
of Autolycus, despite there being plenty of detail on the floor of
Aristillus crater. According to Foley, there should be some detail at
this stage of illumination. Grego reports that the observation was from
a Society for Popular Astronomy member and they described "a
homogeneous grey veil over the 20 km floor of the crater". The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=255 and the weight=2. 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.
On 1982 Jun 30 at UT 02:05-02:15 Petek (Port Allegre, Brazil) found
that the region between Eratosthenes and Bode E (7W, 13N) looked like
it had a darkening (cloud?) that had even darker points inside. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=172 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough,
England, 17" reflector x190, x350, S=E" Suspected glow inside W.(ast?)
wall at 2038" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
Plato 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough, England,
17" reflector x190, x350, S=E" Dark patches in Plato were prominent"
NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
Straight Wall 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough,
England), 17" reflector x190, x350, S=E "A shadow from N. end of
Straight Wall going toward Birt. Drawing". NASA Catalalog weight=1
(very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
On 1931 Mar 27 R.Barker (observing from Cheshunt, UK, 12.5" reflector)
found that the central mountain in the brilliant ray crater Tycho was a
curious shade of grey. This was despite the interior of Tycho being
fully in shadow. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=400 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Tycho 2003 May 10 UTC 03:15 Observer Robert Spellman (Los Angeles, USA)
- "CCD video of spur-like features coming off N & S edges of central
peak - spurs pointed eastwards". It is now thought that this effect is
almost certainly seeing flare as it is visible on other features in the
image, although to a much lesser extent. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Censorinus 1973 Jan 13 UTC 20:02-20:14 Observed by Leitzinger (48.25N,
11.5E, 60mm refractor) "Censorinus Extraordinarily bright, pure white"
Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & Planets 30, pp53-61.
Proclus 1973 Jan 13 UTC 19:30-19:35 Observed by Krojer (48.25N, 11.5E,
60mm refractor) "North East wall of Proclus extraordinarilly bright,
observation interrupted by fog." Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon &
Planets 30, pp53-61.
Proclus 1973 Jan 13 UTC 20:50 Observed by Schnuchel (13.25E, 52.5N,
7x50 binoculars?) "Proclus Brighter than Langrenus". Ref: Hilbrecht &
Kuveler Moon & Planets (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.
Remarkable bright spot seen. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=134 and
weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard 1864 May 15-16 UT 23:00-01:00? Observed by Ingall
(Camberwell, England?) "Remarkable bright spot" NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #134. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Jul 01 at UT 02:23-02:58 Robotham (Springfield, ON, Canada,
seeing=II) found that the west rim of Pytheas crater was a very bright
yellow-white, indeed brighter than Proclus. At lower magnifications,
Pytheas was one of the brightest spots on the Moon. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=173 and weight=2. 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.
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.
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.
Proclus 1971 Aug 31 UTC 01:14 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA,
5" reflector 79-283x, S=5, T=3) "C.p. completely invis. Floor now 2deg
& blackish. Other obj. on floor seen easily C.p.'s in Peirce & Picard
were vis. & est. 4deg, therefore difficult. (Proc. c.p. 2.5 steps below
normal in albedo).
Gassendi 1966 Apr 30 UT 21:30-23:28 Observed by Sartory, Ringsdore
(England, 8.5" reflector, S=E), Moore, Moseley (Armagh, Northern
Ireland, 10" refractor, S=VG), Coralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM,
USA, 24" reflector, Moon Blink) "English moon blink system detected red
spots with vis. confirm. Ringsdore says no color but saw obscuration.
(LRL 60-in photos showed nothing unusual by my casual inspection).
Indep. confirm. (even E. wall was in dark). Corralitos did not confirm
by MB." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #931.
Sinus Iridum 1996 Apr 28 UT 20:00 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm
refractor, x112, seeing III, slight breeze, twilight) "dark shaded area
on floor ~1/4 diameter of Sinus Iridum on western interior by rim" BAA
Lunar Section Observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ross D 1965 Dec 04 UT 04:25 Observed by Cross (Whittier, CA, USA, 19?"
reflector) "Obscuration of part of the rim, also bright area 7-10km
diam. Not seen on following nite." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA
catalog ID #917.
W. of Mare Humorum (50W, 25S) UTC 00:00? Observed by Mac Farline
(England?) "Bright Point" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID
719.
Plato and Plato A 1972 Jan 26 UT 18:25-18:55 Observed by Watkons and
Hunt (England, 4.5" reflector x150, x225, and a 2.75" refractor) "Misty
patch over A, & a misty brightness over SW wall of Plato. Hunt saw
nothing unusual." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1321.
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.