TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: USA VA Richmond



Ill is percentage illumination of the Moon
*Indicates a repeat illumination and libration event to within +/- 1 deg for both
A non-* indicates just repeat illumination to within +/-0.5 deg


2012-May-01 UT 00:07-01:42 Ill=67% Plato observed by Barker_R on 1937-12-12

     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.


2012-May-01 UT 01:07-02:41 Ill=67% Censorinus observed by Cook_MC on 1988-3-27

     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. 


2012-May-01 UT 01:07-02:41 Ill=67% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1988-3-27

     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.  


2012-May-01 UT 01:10-02:55 Ill=67% Agrippa observed by Bartlett on 1966-10-24

     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.


2012-May-01 UT 01:15-02:10 Ill=67% Swift observed by Wilkins_HP on 1927-12-3

     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.


2012-May-01 UT 02:27-04:02 Ill=68% Agrippa observed by Bartlett on 1962-9-9

     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=1.


2012-May-01 UT 04:08-05:16 Ill=68% Plato observed by Mobberley_M on 1986-5-18

     On 1986 May 18 at UT 20:45-22:25 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, seeing II-
     IV) found that the central craterlet of Plato was an ëasily seen "white 
     splodge" although it was quite difficult to see when imaged with video. 
     Foley and Cameron comment on IR sensitivity of the CCD camera used. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=285 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2012-May-01 UT 04:39-05:05 Ill=68% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 1988-7-24 *

     On 1988 Jul 24 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12" reflector, 
     x150, S=7/10, T=3) observed the following in Proclus: "At 0213 
     the previously observed gray area was 1/3 of July 22 and V 
     shaped and fanned out across the floor. Could see hint of knot 
     seen before. Craters named in 7/23/88 (#319) were all normal 
     this time too". Is it possible that this report refers to the 
     crater "Gray" rather than "Proclus" as the column field suggests 
     in the Cameron catalog? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=333 and 
     weight=5. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.


2012-May-01 UT 23:56-00:00 Ill=77% Alphonsus observed by Bartha_L on 1958-11-22

     On 1958 Nov 22 at UT00:00? Bartha observed a gray spot in Alphonsus 
     crater. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=707 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2012-May-01 UT 23:56-00:58 Ill=77% Alphonsus observed by Hole_G on 1959-2-18 *

     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 (very high). NASA catalog ID #714.


2012-May-01 UT 23:56-00:48 Ill=77% Aristarchus observed by daSilva on 1969-7-25 *

     Aristarchus 1969 Jul 25 UT 02:15-03:00 Observed by daSilva (Rio de 
     Janeiro, Brazil, 13" refractor) "Unusual brightness whole time in 
     center of W. inner slope; rest of crater & Herodotus appeared normal. 
     SW to NW inner slope had pronounced brightness. Aris. still in dark!
     Apollo 11 watch)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog 
     ID=1186.


2012-May-01 UT 23:56-00:51 Ill=77% Archimedes observed by Cook_AC on 1979-10-1

     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".


2012-May-01 UT 23:56-00:58 Ill=77% Bullialdus observed by Cook_AC on 1979-10-1

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 01:21-02:25 Ill=77% Tycho observed by Robinson_JH on 1980-8-21

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 01:23-02:51 Ill=77% Gassendi observed by Darling_D on 1991-2-25

     On 1991 Feb 25 at UT 01:26-03:12 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 
     12.5" reflector, x248, seeing=10/10, transparency=good) found Gassendi 
     crater to have a bluish west rim, bright in red (?), diffuse in blue. 
     A sketch was provided. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=420 and the weight=
     4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2012-May-02 UT 02:31-06:13 Ill=78% Anaximander observed by Olivares on 1963-11-27 *

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 02:31-06:13 Ill=78% Aristarchus observed by Olivares on 1963-11-27 *

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 03:05-04:50 Ill=78% Ross_D observed by Cross on 1966-10-25

     SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 25 UT 03:46 Observed by Cross (Whittier?, CA, 
     USA, 19" reflector) "Large bright area obscuring 1/2 of crater wall. 
     Not present Oct 24" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 
     986.


2012-May-02 UT 03:10-05:01 Ill=78% Archimedes observed by Pasternak on 1973-6-11

     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


2012-May-02 UT 04:28-05:48 Ill=78% Bianchini_G observed by Caruso_J on 1987-9-4

     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=3.


2012-May-02 UT 05:55-07:06 Ill=79% Proclus observed by Davis_H on 1988-7-25 *

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 23:57-00:30 Ill=86% Plato observed by Pratt_H on 1873-11-1

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 23:57-01:04 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Migon on 1969-7-26 *

     Aristarchus 1969 Jul 26 UT 02:30-03:00 Observed by Migon (19" 
     refractor), Nosgueira (10" refractor), Cardoso (13" refractor) all from 
     Rio de Janeiro, Brazil "Crater was gray-bluish, different from any 
     other region & unusually bright. Cardoso saw brightening, used blue, 
     red, green & neutral filters. Apollo 11 watch, daSilva says obs. no 
     good, obs. was in-experienced. However it is similar to many other obs. 
     with much experience)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID 
     No. 1187.


2012-May-02 UT 23:57-00:51 Ill=86% Promontorium_Laplace observed by Beraud on 1970-8-13 *

     Promontory LaPlace 1970 Aug 13 UTC 22:30 Observed by Beraud (England?) 
     "Very dark spot at southmost tip. No other obj. in region gave any 
     shadow. Region must be very high. (spot only 18deg from term. so need 
     have a slope > 18 deg. There is an isolated mt. peak that is high just 
     off, but separate from the Promontory. Pickering Atlas, plate 11E & 
     11B? shows a dark spot there)." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #1272.


2012-May-02 UT 23:57-01:33 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Lyttle on 1971-3-8

     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.


2012-May-02 UT 23:57-00:52 Ill=86% Gassendi observed by Turner_R on 1992-5-13

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 00:18-01:25 Ill=86% Gassendi observed by Foley_PW on 1976-11-3

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 01:04-02:30 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Greenacre on 1963-11-28

     On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 00:30-01:45 Greenacre, Barr, Hall and 
     Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor and 69" reflector), 
     Tombagh (New Mexico, USA, 16" reflector x524),Olivarez (New 
     Jersey, USA, 17" reflector) observed a reddish-orange and 
     sparkle on the rim an central peak, west side and blue on the 
     floor of Aristarchus later. However Cyrus did not see 
     anything from 02:25-02:30UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=785 
     and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2012-May-03 UT 01:28-02:50 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Robinson_JH on 1980-8-22

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 01:28-02:50 Ill=86% Manilius_B observed by Robinson_JH on 1980-8-22

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 02:03-02:47 Ill=87% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1966-6-30

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 02:41-03:55 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Fuger on 1973-2-14

     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


2012-May-03 UT 02:49-04:20 Ill=87% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-10-14

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 02:57-04:48 Ill=87% Gassendi observed by Baumeister on 1973-6-12

     Gassendi 1973 Jun 12 UTC 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


2012-May-03 UT 03:36-07:22 Ill=87% Fra_Mauro observed by Bell on 1970-8-14 *

     nr Fra Mauro 1970 Aug 14 UTC 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 (low). NASA catalog ID #1273.


2012-May-03 UT 03:56-07:40 Ill=87% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1971-7-5 *

     Herodotus 1971 Jul 05 UTC 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. Craterlet nr. it 
     could have emitted gas that cast a shadow. (Apollo 15 photo shows an 
     apparent slight elev. nr. center -- very very low hills? slope would 
     need to be < 10deg to cast a shadow -- normal appear ?)" 5" refelctor 
     x79,283x, NASA catalog weight=1 (low). ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2012-May-03 UT 04:05-06:56 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Robinson_JH on 1982-11-27 *

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 04:30-05:58 Ill=87% Mersenius observed by Unknown_Observer on 1825-1-1

     On 1825 Jan 01 UT17:00? an unknown Russian observer noticed a 
     cloud in Mersenius.


2012-May-03 UT 05:26-06:19 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Rodway_D on 1997-10-13

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 23:58-00:17 Ill=93% Linne observed by Frost on 1906-2-6

     On 1906 Feb 08 after a lunar eclipse, Frost and Stebbins determined 
     that Linne had enlarged by 1" in size.


2012-May-03 UT 23:58-00:25 Ill=93% Anaximander observed by Fisher_W on 1963-11-28

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 23:58-00:43 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Delano on 1966-10-26

     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.


2012-May-03 UT 23:58-00:20 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Cook_AC on 1987-9-5

     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. 


2012-May-03 UT 23:58-00:25 Ill=93% Gassendi observed by Foley_PW on 1987-9-5

     1987 Sep 05 UT 21:00 brightness variation in Gassendi area observed by 
     P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector). Maybe possible confirmation of an 
     earlier TLP seen by Moore. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=306 and weight=
     5. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.


2012-May-04 UT 00:25-03:35 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Cardoso on 1969-7-27 *

     Aristarchus - 1967 Jul 27 UT 05:00-07:00 Observed by Cardoso (Rio de 
     Janeiro, Brazil, 13" Refractor) "Brightening. Filter used, (daSilva 
     says obs. no good, obs. inexperienced. Apollo 11 watch)." NASA catalog 
     weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID No. 1188.


2012-May-04 UT 00:59-02:25 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Greenacre on 1963-11-29

     On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 00:30-01:45 Greenacre, Barr, Hall and 
     Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor and 69" reflector), 
     Tombagh (New Mexico, USA, 16" reflector x524),Olivarez (New 
     Jersey, USA, 17" reflector) observed a reddish-orange and 
     sparkle on the rim an central peak, west side and blue on the 
     floor of Aristarchus later. However Cyrus did not see 
     anything from 02:25-02:30UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=785 
     and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2012-May-04 UT 01:10-04:03 Ill=94% Manilius observed by Cardoso on 1969-7-27 *

     Manillius 1969 Jul 27 UT 05:45-05:46 Observed by Cardoso (Rio de 
     Janeirio, Brazil, 13" refractor, x360) "Bright spot in Manillius 
     (Apollo 11 watch, daSilva says obs. no good because of inexper. of 
     obs)" NASA catalog weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1189.


2012-May-04 UT 01:10-04:03 Ill=94% Menelaus observed by Cardoso on 1969-7-27 *

     Menelaus 1969 Jul 27 UT 05:45-05:46 Observed by Cardoso (Rio de 
     Janeirio, Brazil, 13" refractor, x360) "Brightening in Menelaus (Apollo 
     11 watch, daSilva says obs. no good, obs. inexperienced. Apollo 11 
     watch" NASA catalog weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1189.


2012-May-04 UT 01:21-02:18 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Theiss on 1973-2-15

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 01:43-03:28 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Delano on 1966-10-27

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 01:52-04:04 Ill=94% Manilius observed by Cardoso on 1969-7-27 *

     Manillius 1969 Jul 27 UT 06:27-07:30 Observed by Cardoso (Rio de 
     Janeirio, Brazil, 13" refractor, x360) "Bright spot in Manillius 
     (Apollo 11 watch, daSilva says obs. no good because of inexper. of 
     obs)" NASA catalog weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1189.


2012-May-04 UT 01:52-04:04 Ill=94% Menelaus observed by Cardoso on 1969-7-27 *

     Menelaus 1969 Jul 27 UT 06:27-07:30 Observed by Cardoso (Rio de 
     Janeirio, Brazil, 13" refractor, x360) "Brightening in Menelaus (Apollo 
     11 watch, daSilva says obs. no good, obs. inexperienced." NASA catalog 
     weight=0 (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1189.


2012-May-04 UT 02:06-03:49 Ill=94% Sirsalis observed by Sorrentino_G on 1999-1-30

     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


2012-May-04 UT 02:09-03:01 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Yamada on 1963-12-28

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 02:09-03:01 Ill=94% Herodotus observed by Yamada on 1963-12-28

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 02:56-04:39 Ill=94% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Sims_DM on 1977-4-1

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 03:03-04:59 Ill=94% Furnerius observed by Unknown_English_Observer on 1920-11-23

     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


2012-May-04 UT 03:08-04:37 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Seeliger on 1967-9-16

     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. 


2012-May-04 UT 04:19-06:12 Ill=94% W_Limb observed by Barabashovisi_NP on 1915-7-24

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 05:23-06:51 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Delano on 1967-9-17

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 05:33-06:18 Ill=94% Schickard observed by Wilkins_HP on 1944-8-31

     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.


2012-May-04 UT 23:59-02:41 Ill=98% Agrippa observed by Bartlett on 1966-10-28 *

     Agrippa 1966 Oct 28 UTC 00:44-01:02 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 4" reflector, x281, S=5, T=5) "Dark lanslip & NW wall were 
     invis. Wall here was 5deg bright". NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA 
     catalog ID #990.


2012-May-05 UT 01:23-01:54 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Farrant on 1968-4-11

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 01:58-03:45 Ill=98% Plato observed by Mannheim_Observers on 1788-12-11

     Bright point seen on the dark part.
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 38 and the weight
     assigned is 5.


2012-May-05 UT 02:33-04:29 Ill=98% Lichtenberg observed by Hill_H on 1988-4-1

     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. 


2012-May-05 UT 03:14-04:57 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Fitton on 1977-4-2

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 04:08-06:04 Ill=98% Plato observed by Cook_AC on 1992-1-18

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 04:27-05:04 Ill=99% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1892-5-10

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 06:28-07:25 Ill=99% Riccioli observed by McKay_R on 1974-1-7

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 07:00-07:25 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1955-1-8

     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).


2012-May-05 UT 07:03-07:25 Ill=99% Linne observed by Whippey_MR on 1969-8-26

     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.


2012-May-05 UT 07:03-07:25 Ill=99% Plato observed by Whippey_MR on 1969-8-26

     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)."


2012-May-06 UT 00:28-01:19 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Besanceas on 1901-11-25 *

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 02:07-03:18 Ill=100% Proclus observed by Moye on 1898-7-3

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 02:07-03:14 Ill=100% Mons_Pico observed by Pickering_WH on 1912-9-26

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 02:07-02:15 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Braun on 1949-10-7

     In 1949 Oct 07 at UT 02:40, 02:52 and 04:00 Braun, Reid and Venor
     (Montreal, Canada, 5.5" reflector, x60) and Brinkman (USA, 12" 
     reflector x70) suspected a glow in Aristarchus during totality. The 
     Cameron 198 catalog ID=520 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2012-May-06 UT 02:23-04:00 Ill=100% Plato observed by Pedler_J on 1970-8-17

     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 Pamplona (Brazil) saw a pulsation in Plato. He thought that 
     this was due to falling temperatures. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1274 
     and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-06 UT 02:58-04:35 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Whippey_MR on 1970-8-17

     On 1970 Aug 17 UT 03:15 Whippey (England, Uk, 6" reflector) noted that 
     Aristarchus ceased to be visible as a glowing feature during a partial 
     eclipse. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=1274 and weight=? The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2012-May-06 UT 04:41-06:35 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1950-8-28

     Aristarchus 1950 Aug 28 UT 03:20-04:26 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100, S=8, T=5) "Intense blue-violet glare on 
     E.wall bright spot (EWBS, E, NE rim)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). 
     NASA catalog ID #537.


2012-May-06 UT 05:51-07:18 Ill=100% Gauss observed by Chilton_KE on 1967-9-19

     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. 


2012-May-06 UT 05:51-07:33 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Arkhipov on 1982-8-4

     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. 


2012-May-06 UT 05:51-07:33 Ill=100% Copernicus observed by Arkhipov on 1982-8-4

     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. 


2012-May-06 UT 06:06-06:21 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Titulaer on 1964-6-25

     On 1964 Jun 25 at UT 01:00-02:00 Titulaer and Azevado (Brazil) observed 
     that Aristarchus crater was very bright during an eclipse. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-06 UT 06:06-06:21 Ill=100% Grimaldi observed by Titulaer on 1964-6-25

     On 1964 Jun 25 at UT 01:00-02:00 Titulaer and Azevado (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.


2012-May-06 UT 06:39-07:52 Ill=100% Atlas observed by Chernov on 1950-4-2

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 07:02-08:04 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Moye on 1905-2-19

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 07:35-08:04 Ill=100% W_Limb observed by Nicholas on 1975-11-18

     On 1975 Nov 18 at Ut 19:05 Nicolas (Avon, UK, 2" refractor) observed a 
     flash of bluish light on the west? limb, through clouds. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=1417 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-06 UT 07:49-08:04 Ill=100% Oceanus_Procellarum observed by Chernov on 1959-3-24

     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.


2012-May-06 UT 08:02-08:04 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Cameron_W on 1968-4-13

     On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 
     6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing= 
     excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas, 
     Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like 
     pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly 
     certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in 
     36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen 
     later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before 
     totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be 
     geom. & instrumental = power effect". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 
     and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-07 UT 03:39-05:36 Ill=98% Mare_Tranquillitatis observed by Culver on 1988-4-3

     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.


2012-May-07 UT 04:46-06:14 Ill=98% Plato observed by Unknown_Observer on 1870-8-12

     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.


2012-May-07 UT 05:11-07:07 Ill=98% Plato observed by Cook_MC on 1992-1-20

     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. 


2012-May-07 UT 08:48-08:52 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1965-11-10

     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.


2012-May-08 UT 04:58-06:40 Ill=94% Promontorium_Heraclides observed by Moore_P on 1948-10-19

     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.


2012-May-09 UT 06:49-10:10 Ill=86% Posidonius observed by Schmidt_J on 1849-2-11 *

     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.


2012-May-10 UT 06:50-08:47 Ill=77% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1976-11-11

     Aristarchus 1976 Nov 11 UT 03:26 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4.5" reflector x150, S=5-3, T=4) "All of floor & walls 8 deg 
     bright. SWBS enormously developed & 9deg bright - diff. fr. '54 obs. at 
     140 deg col. when it was absent. Viol. on outer nimbus & faint blue-
     viol. radiance (gas?) on ENE rim. This too was diff. from other obs. at 
     same col." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1456. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-11 UT 07:13-08:07 Ill=67% Aristarchus observed by Anderson on 1967-5-29

     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 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1038.


2012-May-12 UT 07:44-09:33 Ill=56% Calippus observed by Frank on 1973-1-25

     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.


2012-May-12 UT 07:44-09:33 Ill=56% Walter observed by Frank on 1973-1-25

     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 (average)
     (very unreliable). NASA catalog ID #1360.


2012-May-12 UT 08:41-10:07 Ill=56% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1976-11-13

     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.


2012-May-13 UT 09:22-10:06 Ill=45% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1976-11-14

     Aristarchus 1976 Nov 14 UT 06:09 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 3" refractor, 54-200x, S=5-4, T=5) "Walls & floor 8deg except S.=
     6deg, SWBS now smaller but still 9deg. S.floor still granulated & now 
     yellow-brown. Strong viol. tint still on outer nimbus but now viol. 
     radiance (gas?) again on ENE rim as on 11th, but not as on 13th"
     NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog  ID #1458.


2012-May-13 UT 07:51-09:34 Ill=45% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-14 UT 08:18-09:33 Ill=35% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-15 UT 09:25-10:04 Ill=26% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1976-11-16

     Aristarchus 1976 Nov 16 UT 06:15 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 3" refractor, 54-200x, S=4, T=5) "Crater very dull except EWBS=
     9deg & large. W.glacis=5deg & inner E.wall 6deg. Floor is dull 5deg, 
     c.p.=10 deg. SWBS has disappeared. No viol. anywhere" NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog  ID #1460.


2012-May-15 UT 08:44-09:32 Ill=26% Earthshine: May Arietids: ZHR=low

2012-May-16 UT 09:12-09:31 Ill=18% Earthshine: May Arietids: ZHR=low

2012-May-17 UT 09:41-10:03 Ill=11% Rocca observed by Haas_W on 1938-4-26

     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.


2012-May-24 UT 00:15-00:45 Ill=8% Aristarchus observed by Barcroft on 1941-3-31

     On 1941 Mar 31 UT 03:15 Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) 
     observed Aristarchus in Earthshine - Haas thought it must have been 
     unusually bright. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=486 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2012-May-25 UT 00:16-01:25 Ill=14% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Jackson_JG on 1882-5-21

     Cape Agarum 1882 May 21,22 UT 00:12-01:00 Observed by Jackson et al 
     (Delaware, 6" reflector) "Curved feathery mist bounding W. side of 
     great valley divided longitud. by dark line  @ 160km long, 65-80 km 
     wide, in color & appear.  strikingly diff. from other places & from 
     anything else he had ever seen. Nothing seen on 20th (loc. time) \
     (confirmed). " NASA catalog ID #232. NASA catalog weight=5 (very good).


2012-May-25 UT 00:16-00:58 Ill=14% Aristarchus observed by daSilva on 1971-7-26

     On 1971 Jul 28 at UT 21:40-22:05 daSilva (Paranaiba, Brazil, 13" 
     refractor, x224, seeing=good and transparency=fair) observed two 
     brilliant points in Aristarchus - the right one was the more brilliant 
     of the two. The observer says that this was not a TLP, but is similar 
     to other reports (Apollo 15 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1300and 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-25 UT 00:51-01:30 Ill=14% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-26 UT 01:35-02:07 Ill=22% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1985-5-24

     On 1985 May 24 at UT 21:01-22:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) 
     observed that Aristarchus was very bright (varied) and had a strong 
     (transient) red/rose colour and the crater floor was glowing. Detail 
     was visible. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) also found the floor of the crater 
     to be "glowing". Photographs of Earthshine excellent. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=274 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2012-May-26 UT 00:51-02:09 Ill=22% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-27 UT 02:16-02:43 Ill=32% Aristarchus observed by d_Adhuda on 1891-11-7

     On 1891 Nov 07 at UT=19:00 d'Adjuda of Lisbon, Portugal (seeing fair) 
     whilst observing Aristarchus noticed that the crater appeared as  very 
     distinct luminous point in the dark. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=275 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-27 UT 02:34-02:43 Ill=32% Messier observed by Robinson_JH on 1981-2-10

     Messier 1981 Feb 10 UT 19:20-20:10 TLP discoevered by Hedley 
     Robinson (Devon, England) "Messier was brighter than Aristarchus 
     in both red and blue filters and also appeared indistinct, later
     becoming invisible - lost in a bright streak. In comparison
     Aristarchus was clear. Another observer, Amery confirmed that
     Aristarchus was sharp in appearance but Messier certainly was not.
     Cook likewiese found Messier not to be as sharp as Messier A due
     to a big shadow in Messier A. Pedler found that the sun facing
     wall of Messier was OK but that the shadow was changing from black
     to grey periodically at intervals of 2-3 minutes to a few seconds.
     By contrast he found that Messier A remained quite well defined.
     He tried red and blue filters but found no blink effect. At 20:23UT
     Pedler found that the shadow had stabilized to a shade of
     "mid grey" although remaining ill-defined. North also found that
     Messier A was distinct but Messier itself was ill-defined. Moore found
     the same thing but thinks that this is normal for Messier under
     this illumination to appear indistinct. More also saw the grey 
     interior shadow. Price saw similar appearance to Moore and suspected
     that this was normal for this stage in illumination. Ratcliffe
     suspected everything normal - just commenting that Messier was smaller
     and no detail in comparison to Messier A. Madej and Taylor provided
     a sketch that showed again a grey interior and merging with the east 
     wall/mare. Foley found Messier's pale grey interior to be un-focusable 
     but in comparison Messier A was sharp. He says that he would expect
     a grey interior and the east wall to merge with the mare. However
     the complete loss of deatil and variability were not normal. Cameron
     comments that the Kuiper atlas confirms the fuzzy indistinct appearance 
     of Messier and that a Lunar Orbiter picture shows a grey shadow.
     The Cameron extended catalog weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2012-May-27 UT 00:52-02:45 Ill=32% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-28 UT 00:18-03:31 Ill=41% Messier observed by Robinson_JH on 1982-12-22 *

     On 1982 Dec 22 at UT 19:20-20:10 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 
     10" reflector, x150, seeing=IV-V) could not distinguish between Messier 
     and Messier A. The tail of these features was very bright - two 
     telescopes were used. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12" reflector, seeing=III) 
     could see Messier A but found Messier itself obscured - just see the 
     west wall and thought that the comet like tail was unusual as it did 
     not appear divided. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=192 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2012-May-28 UT 00:53-03:18 Ill=42% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2012-May-29 UT 00:57-02:45 Ill=52% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1958-10-21

     Proclus 1958 Oct 21 UT 01:18-01:45 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 5" reflector, x180) "C not dull, seen with difficulty; not > 3.3? 
     at col. 10.5 in June. C. not vis. nor at col. 10.73 on S '50 & col. 
     10.67 in Jy '50 but conspicuous  & 5 deg at col. 12.26 in S '55" NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #701.


2012-May-29 UT 01:18-03:00 Ill=52% Plato observed by Valderama on 1886-9-6

     Plato 1886 Sep 06 UT 19:00? Observed by Valderama (Italy?) "Streak of 
     light on dark floor of crater in shadow. (sunlight between peaks on 
     walls?)" NASA catalog weight=0 (most unlikely to be a TLP). NASA 
     catalog ID #251. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.


2012-May-29 UT 01:58-05:05 Ill=52% Plato observed by Elger_TG on 1887-2-1 *

     Plato 1887 Feb 01 UT 18:00 Observed by Elger (England) "Ill-defined 
     shadow of peaks of W.border-in contrast to sharpness of mts. outside 
     it. Never seen before. Such phenomena occur on floor, but never on 
     ramparts. (Drawing)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog 
     ID #254. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.


2012-May-29 UT 02:25-05:05 Ill=53% Plato observed by Markov on 1916-7-8 *

     Plato 1916 Jul 8 UT 19:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Light on the 
     shadow of the bands at the bottom (similar to #362)" NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #364. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2012-May-29 UT 02:28-03:47 Ill=53% Plato observed by Kelsey on 1967-4-18

     Plato 1967 Apr 18 UTC 03:10-04:00 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, 
     USA, 8" reflector x300, S=8, T-4-5). "Streak on floor showed slight 
     enhancement in red filter comp. to blue. Later, a 2nd streak formed.
     Probably the sun shining thru a valley in the rim. Red enhancement 
     permanent? (Wise suspected a blink here 6h earlier)." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1027.


2012-May-29 UT 02:31-03:47 Ill=53% Aristarchus observed by Emmett on 1824-7-4

     In 1824 Jul 04 at UT23:00? Emmett (England, UK) observed a star-like 
     light on the rim (in the dark). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=100 and the 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2012-May-30 UT 00:19-01:58 Ill=63% Alphonsus observed by Ringsdore on 1969-3-27

     On 1969 Mar 27 at UT 18:42-18:47 Ringsdore (England, 15" 
     reflector, x350), Moseley (Armagh, Northern Ireland) and P. 
     Moore (Selsey, UK) observed nothing unusual in Alphonsus at 
     18:40UT, but at 18:45UT Ringsdore saw a blurring. At 18:43UT 
     Mosely saw a reddush-orange patch and this was confirmed by 
     Moore. NNW of the central peak, Mosely got a blink, but Moore 
     did not because of too much stray light. The colour was like
     Jupiter's red spot, but less pronounced. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=1118 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2012-May-30 UT 00:29-02:08 Ill=63% Alphonsus observed by Kelsey on 1966-11-22

     Alphonsus 1966 Nov 22 UT 03:17-03:40 Observed by kelsey (Riverside, CA, 
     USA, 8" relector x300) "Seen first with (Eng.) moon blink, red  filter 
     but not in the green. Not seen at 03:42h" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). 
     NASA catalog ID #998.


2012-May-30 UT 00:35-02:30 Ill=63% Copernicus observed by Barker_R on 1932-3-16

     Copernicus 1932 Mar 16 UTC 18:45-19:30 Observed by Barker (Cheshunt, 
     England, 12.5" reflector, x310) "Term. from Cop. to lat.20S was misty & 
     hard to define. Rest was usual sharp definition. Mistiness cleared at 
     1930. Cleaned his eyepiece & prism but it persisted." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #402.


2012-May-30 UT 04:21-05:37 Ill=64% Mons_La_Hire observed by Klein_HJ on 1887-2-2 *

     La Hire 1887 Feb 02 UTC 20:00? Observed by Klein (Cologne, Germany, 6" 
     refractor) "Intense yellow streak that cast shadows around neighboring 
     features". NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #255.
     


2012-May-30 UT 05:04-05:37 Ill=65% Plato observed by Bartlett on 1964-11-14 *

     Plato 1964 Nov 14 UT 01:00? Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 
     4" refractor?) "Peak on E. wall brilliant white, strong blue band at 
     inner base; on S. wall was a small, bright red spot." NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #864.


2012-May-31 UT 00:20-01:24 Ill=74% Plato observed by Unknown_Observer on 1882-5-27

     On 1882 May 27 ay UT 20:00 an unknown observer (10" reflector) saw a 
     bright luminous ray near west (astronomical?) wall on floor of Plato. 
     Cameron suggests sunlight between peaks?. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
     233 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-31 UT 00:20-01:03 Ill=74% Plato observed by North_G on 1980-7-22

     On 1980 Jul 22 at UT20:08-21:50 G.North (Sussex, UK, 8" reflector, x144 
     and x207, seeing III-V and transparency fair) suspected an obscuration 
     on the north and north west wall. The effect came and went. May have 
     been due to seeing and image contrast? Cameron 2006 catalog ID=101 and 
     weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2012-May-31 UT 01:47-03:43 Ill=74% Sinus_Iridum observed by Manske_R on 1987-10-3

     On 1987 Oct 03 at UT 01:0?0-02:00 R. Manske (Brooklyn, WI, USA, 8" 
     reflector, x226) observed sunlight glinting of the walls in spectacular 
     display of colours. White (even gold) was seen at the centre, and blue 
     on the top most part of the rim. The white (or gold) band was thin in 
     comparison to other bands. The observer suspects that this effect was 
     terrestrial atmosphere related. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=307 and weight=
     0. ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2012-May-31 UT 03:31-03:56 Ill=75% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1964-1-24

     On 1964 Jan 24 at 20:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing 
     luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=796 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.