TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: South_Africa - Cape_Town



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


2024-Mar-01 UT 00:00-00:14 Ill=75% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1956-7-28

     Aristarchus 1956 Jul 28 UT 05:20-05:55 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=5, T=4) "Vivid blue-
     viol. gl. on c.p., band across E. floor, & EWBS, E. & NE wall". 
     N.B. The effect had vanished by 07:20UT. NASA catalog weight=4. 
     NASA catalog ID 646. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-01 UT 03:42-04:38 Ill=74% Calippus observed by Moore_P on 1952-9-9

     Callipus 1952 Sep 09 UT 21:00-21:20 Observed by Moore (England) 
     "Hazy broad line of light seen fr. NW wall to SE wall over shad. 
     floor. Gone next nite at 0120. He gave low wt. to obs. (sunlight 
     between peaks?)." NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #553. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-01 UT 04:16-04:38 Ill=74% Aristarchus observed by Stochard on 1862-11-12

     Stochard of Dublin, Ireland, saw naked eye at 10:30UT on
     1862 Nov 12 Aristarchus as extraordinarily bright as a bright
     spot on the Moon. This was seen in daylight with the waning
     crescent. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=6 and weight=3.
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-01 UT 22:06-23:09 Ill=67% Gassendi observed by Whippey_MR on 1966-4-12

     On 1966 Apr 12 at UT 01:05-01:23 Whippey (Northolt, England, UK, 6" 
     reflector x212) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" 
     Moon Blink) observed in Gassendi: "Abrupt flash of red, settling 
     immediately to a point of red haze near NW (IAU?) wall. Continuous till 
     0123h. (Not confirmed at Corralitos Obs. MB--at same time?". The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=927 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Mar-01 UT 22:06-22:55 Ill=67% Gassendi observed by Whippey_MR on 1966-12-4

     Gassendi 1966 Dec 04 UTC 01:05-01:23 Observed by Whippey (Northolt? 
     England, 6" reflector, x212) "Abrupt flash of red, setling in 
     immediately to a pt. of red haze nr. NW (ast.?) wall. Continuous till 
     0123 (date given was 4-12-66 = European convention?)." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1000.


2024-Mar-02 UT 01:10-03:00 Ill=66% Kepler observed by deBerard on 1966-12-4

     Kepler 1966 DEc 04 UTC 05:10 Observed by de Beraud (Flossmoore, 
     Ilinois, USA, 6" reflector, x360, S=G) "Saw a bright area thru. blue 
     filter but could not see it in red filter. Decided it was a bluish 
     phenomenon." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1001.


2024-Mar-02 UT 21:35-01:21 Ill=57% Copernicus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-6 *

     Copernicus 1939 Sep 06 UTC 06:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12" 
     reflector) "Dark area at foot of N. inner wall had I=4.8 comp. with I=
     1.8 in #451. (same phase so a real difference)." NASA catalog weight=4 
     (good). NASA catalog ID #460.


2024-Mar-03 UT 04:09-04:12 Ill=55% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-03 UT 23:34-00:56 Ill=46% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_R on 1983-12-28

     On 1983 Dec 28 at UT03:30-05:00 Moseley (Covington, England, UK, 
     seeing=V-IV and transparency=good) detected some detail within the 
     shadow under good moments of seeing. The external brightness was 
     extended to the east wall at a clock position of 9 O'clock, but did not 
     go outside the rim. It was less bright at the 11 O'clock position. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=236 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-04 UT 00:54-02:34 Ill=45% Puiseux observed by Madej_P on 1979-7-18

     On 1979 Jul 18 at UT 00:24-01:10 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 15cm 
     reflector, x35, x52, x73 and x110, seeing IV-V, transparency very 
     good). Note that the observing date was also written as Jul 14th in the 
     original report? Puiseaux was very clear in white light, but could not 
     see the cenrtral peak. The central peak though was visible through a 
     Wratten 15 (yellow) filter. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-03 UT 23:34-04:13 Ill=44% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-04 UT 23:07-01:54 Ill=36% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-9-29 *

     On 1975 Sep 29 at 21:15-21:55UT P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, using a 12" 
     reflector, x200, seeing III), saw colour on Plato - blue on the inner 
     south west rim and red on the inner south east rim. No colour was seen 
     elsewhere on the Moon. This was a BAA Lunar Section Observation. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-05 UT 00:31-04:14 Ill=34% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-06 UT 01:34-01:59 Ill=24% Posidonius observed by Dzapiashvili on 1956-7-3

     On 1956 Jul 30 at UT 19:13 Dzapiashvili (Pulkova, Russia) observed the 
     following in Posidonius: "Short term sharp changes in polarization in 
     crater (in ashen light)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=643 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Mar-06 UT 03:48-04:03 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Molesworth_PB on 1897-9-22

     Aristarchus 1897 Sep 22 UT 00:41 Observed by Molesworth (Trincomali, Shri 
     Lanka, 9" reflector, conditions very good) "A Glimmering knotted streak seen 
     beneath and parallel to the W wall. At the centre of the E. Edge of the shadow 
     was another faint glowing effect – probably coincident with the central peak. 
     The crater was more than half filled with shadow." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID #290. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-06 UT 01:34-04:15 Ill=23% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-07 UT 02:42-03:25 Ill=15% Alphonsus observed by Cross on 1966-4-17

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 17 UT 05:06 Observed by Cross (England) "Blink on SW 
     floor of Alphonsus (moon rise @ 04:20, rotating filterblink rechnique 
     without image tube that Tridant and Corralitos had)." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #928


2024-Mar-07 UT 02:42-04:16 Ill=14% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-08 UT 03:53-04:44 Ill=7% Earthshine observed by Henderson_AC on 1912-11-7

     On 1912 Nov 07 at 06:37 A.C. Henderson, using a small telescope, after 
     the Moon emerged from cloud, saw a complete silvery light around the 
     Moon's disk such that the Moon resembled a ring rather than a crescent. 
     This was seen both with the naked eye and the telescope. The reference 
     for this comes from: Henderson, Alex, C.; "Circle of Silvery Light 
     around the Old Moon", English Mechanic, 96:394, 1912. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=0.


2024-Mar-08 UT 03:53-04:17 Ill=7% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-14 UT 17:02-17:29 Ill=25% Mare_Vaporum observed by Lena_R on 2003-5-5

     On 2003 May 05 at UT 19:12:50 and 19:17:45 R. Lena (Italy) saw 
     faint flashes (possible optical illusions) at these times in 
     Mare Vaporum in Earthshine. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-14 UT 17:02-17:29 Ill=25% Pallas observed by Salimbeni_P on 2003-5-5

     On 2003 May 05 at UT 19:50 P.G. Salimbeni (Italy) saw a faint 
     flash (possible optical illusion) near to Pallas in Earthshine. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-15 UT 17:00-17:14 Ill=35% Mare_Crisium observed by Cassini_GD on 1672-2-3

     Nebulous appearance. Cameron 1978 catalog assigns
     an ID No. of 12 and a weight of 1. ALPO/BAA catalog
     assigns a weight of 1.


2024-Mar-15 UT 17:00-17:15 Ill=35% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-9

     On 1867 Apr 09 at UT 19:30-21:00 Elger(Liverpool? UK, 4"? aperture 
     telescope) observed that Aristarchus was shining like a 7th magnitude 
     star-like point, becoming fainter, almost extinguished at 9PM. He had 
     seen lights before but never so strong. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=151 
     and he weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-15 UT 17:29-18:02 Ill=35% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-16 UT 16:59-17:50 Ill=45% Theophilus observed by Dieke on 1964-5-18

     Theophilus 1964 May 18 UT 01:05-01:15 Observed by Dieke 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x125) "Crescent of crsimson 
     color on SW between rim & flor. Was not present at 0500, nor 
     did it reappear from 0115 to 0245h" NASA catalog weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3. NASA catalog ID #812.


2024-Mar-16 UT 16:59-18:29 Ill=45% Julius_Caesar observed by Colesanti_C on 1993-6-25

     On 25 Jun 1993 at UT 23:30-23:52 Carlos Colesanti (Mairinque, 
     Brazil) obtained two CCD images of Julius Caesar crater and 
     noticed a brilliant fuzzy area on the rim of the crater. This 
     appeared in both images and resembled a fuzzy white blob. Note 
     that this is a REA-Brazil observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1. 
     Cameron (2006) ID=463.


2024-Mar-16 UT 17:27-18:40 Ill=45% Aristarchus observed by Price_M on 1981-2-10

     On 1981 Feb 10 at UT21:46-21:49 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) found a 2nd 
     mag star-like point on the north east wall of Aristarchus crater. M. 
     Price (Camberley, UK) at 21:46 and 21:49. North (UK) detected flashes 
     from the central peak. Foley saw Aristarchus as a "translucent glow". 
     Moore, Pedler and Ratcliff could not find Aristarchus. Earlier though 
     Amery (Reading, UK) had found Aristarchus to be sharply defined. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=122 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-16 UT 17:28-18:42 Ill=46% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Mar-17 UT 17:11-18:40 Ill=56% Promontorium_Agassiz observed by Holden on 1888-7-16

     On 1888 Jul 16 at UT 05:35? Holden, at Lick observatory, CA, USA 
     saw a "Lunar Volcano, 1st magnitude star on the dark side. 
     Yellow light tinged with red from refractor's secondary spectrum 
     (facet glint? or peak catching sun before others? Hunt saw 
     similar phenomenon in 1863." Corliss states that it was later 
     revealed to be a mountain ridge near the southern termination of 
     the Alpes. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=357 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Mar-18 UT 16:56-17:13 Ill=65% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-12

     On 1867 Apr 12 at UT 19:30-21:00 Elger (Liverpool? UK, 4" aperture 
     telescope) observed Aristarchus in Earthshine "grew fainter 7th mag. 
     star; much fainter in last 15 min. & barely perceptible at 9PM. Had 
     seen something similar on former occ." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=152 
     and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-18 UT 16:56-17:51 Ill=65% Plato observed by Bartlett on 1964-5-20

     Plato 1964 May 20 UT 01:00-01:30 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 2.4" refractor x117, S=6, T=5). "Orange-red color on W. wall. 
     Vivid" NASA catalof weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #813.


2024-Mar-18 UT 17:08-18:09 Ill=65% Alphonsus observed by Cook_AC on 1990-2-3

     Alphonsus 1990 Feb 03 UT 18:00-18:23 Observed by A.C. Cook 
     (Frimley, UK, CCD video camera, seeing III-IV). At 18:06 W and 
     SE dark floor patches, equally dark, but at 18:10 and 18:23 the 
     W dark patch was the darker of the two?. Between 18:06 and 18:23 
     and a bright patch to the north of the central peak brightned 
     slightly wrt the its surroundings. However seeing conditions 
     worsened as the observing session progressed, and in view of 
     this the ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-18 UT 17:09-18:29 Ill=65% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-6-6

     Eratosthenes 1976 Jun 06 UT 02:01 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" reflector x54-300, S=5, T=5) "Bowel was 
     full of shadow but a small 5 deg bright spot on NE floor. 
     Nothing seen in 1975 at nearly same col. but shadow was deeper." 
     NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1432.


2024-Mar-18 UT 18:07-19:57 Ill=66% Tycho observed by Shaw_B on 2003-5-9

     Tycho 2003 May 09 UT 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=1.


2024-Mar-18 UT 18:50-20:35 Ill=66% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-28

     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. NASA catalog ID #930. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-18 UT 18:54-20:34 Ill=66% Plato observed by Markov on 1925-6-29

     Plato 1925 Jun 29 UT 20:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Light 
     bands in bottom seen in shadow & did not seem to be elevations. 
     These have been seen 5X from 1913-1922." NASA catalog weight=3. 
     NASA catalog ID #391. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-18 UT 19:03-20:03 Ill=66% Alphonsus observed by Brook_C on 1990-2-3

     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.


2024-Mar-18 UT 22:22-22:28 Ill=67% Sinus_Aestuum observed by Petek on 1982-6-30 *

     On 1982 Jun 30 at UT 02:05-02:15 Marco Petek (Porto Alegre, 
     Brazil) found that the region between Eratosthenes and Bode 
     (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.


2024-Mar-19 UT 16:57-17:21 Ill=74% Vitello observed by Unknown_Observer on 1960-8-1

     On 1960 Aug? 01 at UT 22:00? an unknown observer detected that Vitello 
     was illuminated -it should have been in shadow? Cameron says that if 
     several days before sunrise then the date could have been July through 
     to December, with August 1st most likely, and ancilary data is 
     therefore given for this date. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=729 and 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-19 UT 17:19-18:54 Ill=75% Plato observed by Crick on 1979-4-6

     Plato 1979 Apr 06 UT 18:00-21:00 Observed by Crick (Belgium, seeing II-
     III) Part of floor darker than normal and obscuration on inner west 
     wall - the effect did not change during the observation. Drawing made. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=49 and weight=3. ALPO-BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-19 UT 19:23-21:21 Ill=75% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-29

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 20 UT 22:28 Observed by Smith (Nottingham, 
     England, 10" reflector) Reddish patch possibly detected on SE 
     flank of central peaks, but more dubious than that from 28th 
     Apr. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-19 UT 19:25-20:46 Ill=75% Aristillus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-23

     Aristillus 1939 Sep 23 UT 01:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, USA, 
     12" reflector?) "Dark area in W. part of floor had I=1.3. comp with I=
     1.3, 3.7, 4.0 in #450, 454, & 459, respectively. (albedos disagree at 
     same phases, so are real anomalies). (normal here?)." NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #461.


2024-Mar-19 UT 19:34-21:23 Ill=75% Mons_Pico observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-9

     On 1987 Mar 09 at UT20:00 M. Mobberley (Sussex, UK) obtained some video 
     of Mons Pico - apparently these show the mountain with a puzzling 
     appearance (not sure whether it was the observer who claimed this or 
     some one who analyzed the tape). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=300 and 
     the weight=5. ALPO/BAA=1. 


2024-Mar-20 UT 17:00-17:26 Ill=82% 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.


2024-Mar-20 UT 18:28-20:25 Ill=83% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1966-4-30

     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." N.B. event had finished by the time 
     Corralitos came on-line. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog 
     ID #931. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-20 UT 19:03-20:28 Ill=83% Eratosthenes observed by Chilton_KE on 1968-11-1

     Eratosthenes 1968 Nov 01 UT 01:50-02:06 Observed by Chilton 
     (Hamilton, Canada, 12" reflector, 300x) "Red glow in the crater. 
     Weak blink beyond ESE (IAU?) wall. Visually, area would not 
     focus & gave impression of fog cascading down slope, but no 
     motion was vis. (Moore has misprint in time in his cat. 
     extension -- should be 0150-0206)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID 1106. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-20 UT 20:39-22:31 Ill=83% Sinus_Iridum observed by Brook_C on 1996-4-28

     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.


2024-Mar-20 UT 22:29-22:56 Ill=83% Ross_D observed by Cross on 1965-12-4

     Ross D 1965 Dec 04 UT 04:25 Observed by Cross (Whittier, CA, USA, 
     19" reflector, x155, seeing 4+) "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. ALPO/BAA weight=3


2024-Mar-21 UT 17:22-18:28 Ill=89% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1966-5-1

     Gassendi 1966 May 01 UT 19:30-00:21 Observed by Sartory (UK, 
     8.5" reflector, x500, S=G), Moore, Moseley (Northern Ireland, 
     12.5" reflector x350, S=E) and by Corralitos Observatory 
     (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector + moon blink) "Eng. 
     moonblink & obscuration, also vis. confirm (Moore & Moseley 
     alerted by Sartory. Corralitos MB did not confirm. - but they 
     may not have been observing at the ame time?)." NASA catalog 
     weight=5. NASA catalog ID #932. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-21 UT 17:22-17:25 Ill=89% Gassendi observed by Robinson_JH on 1976-10-4

     Gassendi 1976 Oct 04 UT 20:55-20:58 Observed by Robinson (Devon, 
     England) - observer noted that the east outside wall was bright in red 
     and normal in blue. Note that the Moon was 30 deg above the horizon at 
     the time of the observation. The crater returned to normal at 20:58. 
     Also seen by Moore (Selsey, UK) and Foley (Kent, UK). At 21:25-21:50 D. 
     Sims (Dawlish, UK, 25cm reflector, x300, seeing IV and some cloud at 
     times) noticed a possible obscuration over the southern part of 
     Gassendi. He had been observing earlier at 18:40-19:30 but had not 
     detected a TLP in Gassendi then. 22:11UT Robinson notices that the spot 
     outside the east wall is again bright in red., though by 22:25 it had 
     faded  and was gone by 22:28UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog further 
     quotes: "Vivid red spots & general red color seen around rim by 2 obs. 
     At 2209h blood red small area was seen. 1 h later the most westerly 
     (IAU?) of the peaks had become hazy white all other areas were sharp. 
     (Indep. confirm.)." Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #1454. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-21 UT 17:22-17:47 Ill=89% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 1987-10-4

     On 1987 Oct 04 at UT 02:20 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 
     12.5" reflector, x170, S=8, VG, T=5) obtained the brightest 
     measurement he had ever recorded on the northern rim of 
     Proclus. Brightness 9 and adjacent plain was of brightness 
     6.5. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=308 and the weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Mar-21 UT 18:25-20:18 Ill=89% Plato observed by Graham_F on 1980-7-24

     On 1980 Jul 24 at UT02:00 F. Graham (East Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 6" 
     reflector) took some photos (albeit out of focus) that showed a bright 
     spot on the west rim. Cameron comments that this spot was sharp 
     compared to the rest of the photograph, so was probably a photographic 
     artifact. The effect was not seen in the finder scope. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=103 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-21 UT 18:55-20:53 Ill=89% Aristarchus observed by Paterson on 1966-5-1

     Aristarchus 1966 May 01 UT 21:55-22:45 Observed by Paterson, 
     Brown, Sartory, Ringsdore (England, 12" reflector x252 for the 
     former and 8.5"? reflector for the latter) "Eng. moon blink 
     system detected red spots with vis. by all but Ringsdore. Brown 
     saw intense white spot NW of crater wall" NASA catalog weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID 933. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-21 UT 19:41-22:10 Ill=89% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-25 *

     Gassendi 1939 Sep 25 UT 01:30 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12" 
     reflector?) "NE part pf c.p. had I=9.4 comp. with I=6.4 (normal? in #
     458. under similar obs. cond. (& phase. thus real diff.)" NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #462.


2024-Mar-21 UT 20:47-22:31 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1989-9-12

     On 1989 Sep 12 at UT00:58-02:25 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" 
     reflector, x159, S=7/10) observed similar light conditions to 1989 Jul 
     15. At 02:00 he observed pink on the south west wall of Aristarchus 
     crater. At 01:24UT the Aristarchus ray was yellowish, however the 
     entire Moon had a grey-yellow tinge of colour. Chromatic aberation was 
     observed at 01:56UT. By comparison Gassendi was checked and had no 
     colour. At 02:10 the crater wall of Aristarchus was unusual and was 
     quite different in appearance to rims of other craters. The cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=375 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2024-Mar-21 UT 21:19-00:56 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-10-16 *

     Aristarchus 1975 Oct 16 UT 20:00? Observed by Foley (Kent, 
     England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU?) 
     interior corner." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #
     1413. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-21 UT 23:59-00:04 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Neville on 1971-9-1

     Aristarchus 1971 Sep 01 UT 20:45-21:05 Observed by Neville, 
     Cunnington (Nottingham, UK, 4" refractor x180, altitude, low) 
     "Saw a bright glow, especially in E. wall (Confirm. but not 
     indep.?)" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1310. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-22 UT 17:42-19:06 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Sartory on 1966-5-2

     Cobra Head 1966 May 02 UT 20:05 Observed by Sartory (England, 8.5" 
     reflector x400) "Eng. moon blink detected red spots, seen visually 
     also". NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #934.


2024-Mar-22 UT 17:42-19:15 Ill=94% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1966-5-2

     Gassendi 1966 May 02 UT 20:18-20:19 Observed by Sartory (England, 8.5" 
     reflector x400) "Eng. moon blink detected red spots, seen visually 
     also." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #935.


2024-Mar-22 UT 18:37-20:07 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1982-7-3

     Aristarchus 1982 Jul 03/04 UTC 20:55-01:08 Observed by Foley (Kent, UK, 
     Seeing Antoniadi III) "Brightness variance" - CED 3.6-4.1-4.9. When the 
     crater was dark it had a slate-blue-grey interior. Moore found the 
     crater to be exceptionally bright and this was confirmed by J.D. Cook 
     (CED 3.8-4.1). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=174 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-22 UT 18:42-20:12 Ill=94% Mare_Frigoris observed by Cook_JD on 1982-7-3

     On 1982 Jul 03/04 at UT 20:45-01:08 J.D. Cook (Frimley, 
     Surrey, UK) found the Mare Frogoris area, north of Plato was 
     pink at 20:45UT. Saxton found flashes in Mare Frigoris and 
     near thye Alps. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=174 and the 
     weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-22 UT 18:42-20:12 Ill=94% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1982-7-3

     Interior craterlets could not be seen and some of the walls and 
     exterior features were fuzzy. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-22 UT 18:46-20:41 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Osawa on 1951-9-13

     S. of Aristarchus 1951 Sep 13 UTC 14:00? Observed by Osawa (Japan, 6" 
     reflector) "Bownish-red color, blue on NW rim of A." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #546.


2024-Mar-22 UT 22:23-00:20 Ill=95% Herodotus observed by Lena_R on 1995-10-6

     On 1995 October 6 at UT 21:30 R. Lena (Rome, Italy - a UAI observer, 
     11.4cm reflector) saw 4 or 5 flashes from Herodotus crater. Light 
     intensities (mag?) ranged from 9 to 8 and they were brighter through a 
     red filter. There is no 2006 Cameron catalog entry for this observation 
     - it has come from the UAI web site. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-22 UT 22:49-23:57 Ill=95% Mersenius observed by McConnell_J on 1975-6-21

     Mersenius 1975 Jun 21 UT 21:50-22:45 Observed by McConnell 
     (Northern Ireland, 6" reflector) Moore? (Sussex, Enland, 15" 
     reflector, 5" refractor, S=F), Reading (Rushden, England, ? 
     14" reflector) and Foley (Kent, England, 12" reflector, S=P) 
     "McConnell saw an obscur. starting at 2150h which disappeared 
     at 2245h. Moore(?) alreted, saw no anomaly in 15 in refl. & 
     5-in refr. under fair conditions from 2209-2228h. Reading 
     reported neg. fr. 2250-2345h (after phenom.). Foley reported 
     color in it but also a crater to S. of it & Aris., prob. due 
     to seeing conditions." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog 
     ID#1408. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-22 UT 23:22-00:53 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Azeau on 1971-9-2

     Aristarchus-Herodotus 1971 Sep 02 UTC 20:00 Observed by Ayeau 
     (Paris, France, 12" reflector, x100) "Brownish-red or maroon 
     seen on Aris. W.wall ridge to Herod. on S.wall of Herodotus" 
     NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1311. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-22 UT 23:38-01:08 Ill=95% Herodotus observed by Mirteto_P on 1995-10-6

     On 1995 Oct 06/07 at UT 22:45-00:00 P. Mirteto (a UAI 
     observer, RI, Italy, 20cm reflector) observed some brightness 
     changes in Herodotus. Please note that this description is a 
     summary of the material on the UAI web site. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Mar-22 UT 23:58-01:08 Ill=95% Prinz observed by Mirteto_P on 1995-10-6

     On 1995 Oct 06/07 at UT 23:05-00:00 P. Mirteto (a UAI observer, RI, 
     Italy, 20cm reflector) observed some brightness changes in Prinz. 
     Please note that this description is a summary of the material on the 
     UAI web site. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-23 UT 00:25-01:08 Ill=95% Archimedes observed by North_G on 1988-9-23

     On 1988 Sep 23 at 19:40-19:55 & 20:36-20:41 G. North (760mm 
     Coude Rrefractor, x250, Royal Grenwwich Observatory, 
     Herstmonceux, UK, seeing V, Transparency: Fair). 19:40-19:55 
     image very unsteady. All seems normal in other crtaters with 
     the exception of Arcimedes. Much of the rim seems indistinct 
     apart from a 1/4 length of the west rim. Strongly suspected 
     that this was due to a combination of seeing and illumination. 
     UT 20:02-20:06 - checked the area with a lower magnification 
     10" Astrographic Refractor - the crater seems more normal, so 
     suggesting that the theory was correct. 20:36-20:41 returned 
     to the 30" reflector, and the crater appeared similar to the 
     start of the session. This is almost certainly not a TLP, but 
     it would be helpful to have some images or sketches to check 
     this theory out. Weight=1.


2024-Mar-23 UT 00:26-01:08 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Cook_JD on 1985-5-2

     On 1985 May 02 at UT 20:20-20:38 J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK) noted at 20:20 
     found the south rim (and just outside) to be blurred in appearence and 
     there was also a hazy shadow inside the crater. M.C. Cook found a 
     "break in clarity in break on S wall". Miles (UK) also found the south 
     wall blurred in appearance and Foley (Kent, UK) noted that the area was 
     featureless and the 2 craters positions at 1 o'clock high up on the 
     inner wall were obscured", although just north of these was sharp 
     detail. Foley also recorded that the shadow on the east wall was 
     opaque"and that thye inside of Aristarchus was slate/blue in colour and 
     dull, however by 20:28 the crater had brightened by 0.4 steps on 
     Foley's CED device and the missing craterlets were visible again. Jean 
     (Canada, 4" refractor) observed a rose colour intermittently (UT 1948-
     20:58) - however Cameron suspects that this is chromatic aberation.  
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=269 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3. 


2024-Mar-23 UT 18:01-18:23 Ill=98% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1954-7-14

     Eratothenes 1954 Jul 14 UT 04:18-05:00 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 5" reflector, x150, S=4, T=3) "Violet glare on E. wall bright 
     spot (EWBS)" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #565. ALPO
     /BAA catalog weight=3.


2024-Mar-23 UT 18:01-18:03 Ill=98% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1964-1-27

     On 1964 Jan 27 at 21:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing 
     luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=797 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-23 UT 18:01-18:11 Ill=98% Schiaparelli observed by Brierley_P on 2009-1-9

     On 2009 Jan 09 at UT 20:00 P. Brierley (UK) took a CCD image of the 
     Aristarchus area - P.Grego upon examining this comments that he thinks 
     that Schiaparelli crater looked "muted in brightness -- it is normally 
     quite bright to look at". Though Grego comments that it might have 
     something to do with the image processing aplied to the image. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-23 UT 18:35-20:32 Ill=98% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-5-3

     Alphonsus 1966 May 03 UTC 21:30 Observed by Smith (England, 10" 
     reflector) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" 
     reflector, Moonblink) "Reddish patches. Not confirmed by Corralitos MB 
     (but in their report they give the feature as Gassendi)." NASA catalog 
     weight=2. NASA catalog ID #936. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-23 UT 20:23-22:12 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-13

     On 1987 Mar 13 at UT 20:52 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, S=VG) obtained 
     some video that shows variation in Aristarchus crater e.g. ä visual 
     oddity in the SE corner" (Foley was interpreting the video). H.Hatfield 
     took some film of the TLP (Unstudied yet). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     301 and the weight=5.


2024-Mar-23 UT 20:23-22:12 Ill=98% Mons_Pico observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-13

     On 1987 Mar 13 at UT 20:52 M. Mobberley (Sussex, UK) found that Mons 
     Pico varied in its north east section. This was recorded on video tape. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=301 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-23 UT 21:19-00:56 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-10-18 *

     Aristarchus 1975 Oct 18 UTC 20:00? Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 
     12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU?) interior corner." 
     NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1415.


2024-Mar-23 UT 21:54-23:52 Ill=98% Godin observed by Porter on 1973-7-14

     Godin UT 02:15-03:05 Observed by Porter (Narragansett, Rhode Island, 
     USA, 6" refletor, 45, 90x, S=P?, T=2) "Albedo change in some pts. 
     yellow-orange color on rim. Wondered if it were atmos. LTP albedo=
     7,7,7,6.5. Normal albedos=7,7.5,6.5,6.5 for same pts. Nearby plain 
     albedos =6. LTP from 0250-0300h. Intensity normal at first;pts in W. 
     decreased & N.pt increased. No difference in intensity in red filter 
     till suddenly it jumped out & became vis. above the high background 
     albedo. Sketch. He thinks it was atm. seeing" NASA catalog weight=2 
     (low). NASA catalog ID #1370.


2024-Mar-23 UT 23:16-01:13 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Billington_R on 1973-12-8

     On 1973 Dec 8 UT18:15-18:20 R.Billington (UK, 2" refractor) 
     reported that ristarchus was orange. However 15 minutes earlier, 
     another observer, Livesey made a sketch and did not report any 
     colour. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-23 UT 23:30-00:10 Ill=98% Gassendi observed by Cameron_W on 1961-8-25

     Gassendi 1961 Aug 25 UTC 01:00-02:00 Observed by Cameron (Adelphi, MD, 
     USA, 3.5" reflector x160) "Crater had a capital gamma-shaped string of 
     star-like pts. (only abnormal thing noted)." NASA catalog weight=1 
     (very low). NASA catalog ID #745.


2024-Mar-23 UT 23:31-00:49 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Azeau on 1971-9-3

     Aristarchus and Herodotus UT 20:00? Observed by Areau (Paris, France, 
     12" reflector x100) "Maroon color covering the ridge(?) E (ast. ?) & 
     the ridge(?) S. of Herod. In 3 or 5 secs. Cloud disappeared after 10 
     min." NASA catalog weight=3 (average) NASA catalog ID #1312.


2024-Mar-24 UT 00:37-02:03 Ill=98% Riccioli observed by Madej_P on 1979-8-6

     On 1979 Aug 06 at 22:24-22:54 P.Madej (Hudersfield, UK, 6" 
     reflector. Purple Wratten 35, and Yellow Wratten 15 filters 
     used) Orange glow seen (at x73) on west side of crater, near the 
     central peak. The central peak was coloured too at x110. At 
     22:32 (x75) the central peak was brighter than the rest of the 
     area wrough the yellow filter. At 22:34UT at x73 everything 
     looked OK through the purple filter. The TLP was still visible 
     at 22:54. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 00:39-02:08 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Cook_MC on 1985-5-3

     On 1985 May 03 at UT 1959-2330 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) and M. Mobberley 
     (Suffolk, UK) both detected a large very bright region on the eastern 
     exterior. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=269 and he weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 00:43-02:08 Ill=98% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Firsoff on 1955-7-3

     Schroter's Valley 1955 Jul 03 UT 22:00 Observed by Firsoff 
     (Somerset, England, 6.5" reflector x200) "Drawing contains a 
     star-like pt. at N. part of valley." NASA catalog weight=4. 
     NASA catalog ID #597. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 01:20-02:08 Ill=98% Gassendi observed by Robinson_JH on 1973-12-8

     Gassendi 1973 Dec 08 UT 20:20-20:22 observed by J-H Robinson 
     (Devon, UK, seeing dair to poor). Suspected blink detected - 
     might have been due to atmospheric condtions?. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 01:33-02:08 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Farrant_M 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.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:33 Ill=100% Unknown observed by Messier on 1783-9-10

     Moving glows seen around the middle of the
     disk during a lunar eclipse. It is possible
     that the TLP referred to might have been
     from the 1783 Mar 18 eclipse instead?


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:01 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Johnson_SJ on 1881-12-5

     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.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-18:53 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Zlatinsky on 1903-4-11

     On 1903 Apr 11 at UT 23:44 Zlatinsky (Russia) observed the following 
     for Tycho? or Aristarchus?: "Dur. a lunar eclipse a bright extension of 
     lunar (rays?) in shadow for 30m until mid-ecl." was seen. W.W. Magness 
     (England, UK, 3" refractor) also saw two bright streaks of light, 
     either side of the uneclipsed crsecent of the Moon. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=217 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:02 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Ward on 1906-8-4

     On 1906 Aug 04 at UT 12:30-13:30 Ward (England?) observed during a 
     lunar eclipse Aristarchus to shine conspicuously. Cameron says that UT 
     time is on the new system (as opposed to local time) with the mid 
     eclipse at 13:00UT. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=325 and the weight=1. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:40 Ill=100% Tycho observed by LeRoy on 1912-4-1

     On 1912 Apr 01 at UT 22:00-23:00 LeRoy (France?) during a 
     partial eclipse, observed Tycho to be visible as a very bright 
     spot standing out in the slate grey shadow. Apparently only 
     Tycho was seen during the elipse. The mid eclipse point was at 
     22:14UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=236 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:24 Ill=100% Herodotus observed by Chernov on 1924-8-14

     1924 Aug 14 UT 20:00 Herodotus observed by Chernov (Russia, 2" 
     refractor?). Weak luminescence seen in mid lunar eclipe. 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=390 and weight=3. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-18:31 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Reid on 1950-9-26

     On 1950 Sep 26 at UT 02:52, 03:10 Reid (Montreal, Canada, 6" reflector 
     x48) and Venor (Montreal, Canada, 12" reflector) observed a 
     brightening, fading, and brightening in Aristarchus crater during 
     totality. There was a phosphorescent glow (date not given but times 
     match this eclipse). cameron suggests that this is a confirmation 
     report. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=538 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.  


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:06 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Olivarez_J on 1968-3-14

     Aristarchus 1968 Mar 14 UT 01:32-02:06 Observed by Olivarez, Maley, 
     Etheridge (Edinburgh, TX, USA, 17" reflector, x125 + Moon Blink) and 
     Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector, Moon Blink)
     "S=5 (F-G) for the TX observations. "Trident Moon Blink on S. wall 
     creet & c.p. & white spots in crater. No color seen vis. Blink not seen 
     earlier or later. Other craters blinked some but not as strongly.
     Only Aris. areas blinked when Moon blink was moved around. Observers 
     consider blinks real. Alt. of moon was 50 deg. Drawings. Corralitos
     say they did not confirm, but they rep't Copernicus, not Aris." NASA 
     catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #1062.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-18:33 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Unknown_US_Observers on 1975-5-25

     On 1975 May 25 at UT 05:00-06:00 an unknown US observer took a 
     photograph of a lunar eclipse that shows Aristarchus gleaming white. 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1406 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-18:33 Ill=100% Romer observed by Unknown_US_Observers on 1975-5-25

     On 1975 May 25 at UT 05:00-06:00 an unknown US observer took a 
     photograph of a lunar eclipse that shows a bright spot on the east 
     (IAU?) rim of mare Serenitatis (Romer?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
     1406 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-19:56 Ill=100% Mare_Tranquillitatis observed by Searle_G on 1978-9-16

     On 1978 Sep 16 at UT 18:28-18:57 G.Searle (Concord, Sydney, NSW, 
     Australia, 8" reflector, x100, x160, S=III) observed a bright star-like 
     point on the western (IAU) edge of Mare Tranquilitatis (x100) that 
     appeared unlike any other crater and a check of the location revealed 
     no suitably bright crater in that region (from a map?). Changed to a 
     higher power (x160) and it was still there, but not as conspicuous. 
     Observer thinks that this may have been due to the Moon's low altitiude 
     (16 deg) and the seeing. At 18:35 he compared it to the brilliant 
     crater Proclus and found the star-like point to be 75% of the 
     brightness of Proclus. Ken Wallace (Australia) had been taking photos 
     and observed the object at 17:37.5UT. The object gradually faded over 
     the next 15 minutes and by 18:52UT could only be seen in averted vision 
     at x100. By 18:57UT it was gone. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=38 and 
     weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:21-18:48 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Varros_G on 2008-2-21

     eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:27-19:19 Ill=100% Mare_Crisium observed by Porta on 1954-1-19

     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.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:32-20:12 Ill=100% Atlas observed by Haas_W on 1942-8-26

     On 1942 Aug 26 at UT 04:00 Haas (New Mexico?, USA, 12" 
     reflector?, very clear sky and good seeing) observed (during an 
     lunar eclipse) found an unmistakable lightening of a dark albedo 
     area in Atlas. This area returned to normal darkness during the 
     4 houres  after Atlas re-entered sunlight. Cameron says that the 
     mid eclipse was at 04:00. The Cameron 198 catalog ID=489 and 
     weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:41-20:02 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Travnik on 1971-8-6

     Aristarchus 1971 Aug 06 UTC 03:45 Observed by Nelson Travnik 
     (Matias Barbosa, Minas, Brazil, 6" refractor) "Color photo 
     showing crater very bright comp. with all other features. 
     Says glare at Aris. (seen vis. ? Apollo 15 watch? Date typed 
     06-08-71. European format? if date = June 8, aux. data are 
     same except solar 3-.14+ & fates & times of Perigee, apogee, 
     & FM differ)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1304. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 18:57-19:49 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Dubois on 1954-1-19

     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. 


2024-Mar-24 UT 19:14-20:58 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by McKim_R on 1978-9-16

     On 1978 Sep 16 at UT19:30 R. McKin (Colchester, Essex, UK, 216mm 
     reflector and binoculars) observed that Aristarchus, in the lighter 
     region, during the lunar eclipse, was duller than usual but no less 
     conspicuous than expected. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=38 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:19-21:19 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1964-5-26

     On 1964 May 26 UT 04:10-04:35 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, S=5, T=5). 
     observed that Aristarchus had a strong blue-violet glow on the east 
     wall and EWBS, with a strong violet tinge on the nimbus. Crater was 
     hazy, could not focus it in red, green or blue light. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID= and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT18:46-21:42 P. Moore, (Selsey, UK) and others found 
     that Aristarchus and Plato changed in brightness and colour during a 
     lunar eclipse. Aristarchus was especially bright during the lunar 
     eclipse. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=162 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% Censorinus observed by Moore_P on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT 18:46-21:42 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) and other 
     observers noted Censorinus was exceptionally bright. Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=162 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=2.  


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% Le_Verrier observed by Henderson on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT18:46-21:42 Henderson, Sykes and Radley saw an 
     obscuration near Le Verrier - a completely circular halo with dark mare 
     showing through it for a duration of 15 minutes. This was during a 
     total eclipse of the Moon. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=162 and weight=5. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT21:37 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed that Plato 
     underwent brightness and colour changes, during a total lunar eclipse. 
     At 20:07UT Madej observed a "slight anomaly in Plato". Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=162 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% Schmidt observed by Mobberley_M on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT 18:46-21:42 M.Mobberley (UK) observed that Schmidt 
     was very bright compared to its surroundings during a total lunar 
     eclipse. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=162 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:43-21:49 Ill=100% W_Limb observed by Bouron on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT18:46-21:42 Bouron (UK?) observed that the west 
     limb, during a total lunar eclipse, had dark orange on it. Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=162 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 20:50-22:37 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Mobberley_M on 1984-12-7

     On 1984 Dec 07 at UT 19:30-23:30 M. Mobberley (St Edmunds, UK, 
     seeing=IV-V, transparency=good, spurious colour seen) found 2 
     bright pathces on the east rim on alternate sides of a bright region. 
     The band from the central 16km wide region was dark on the east side. 
     Foley (Kent, UK, 12"reflector, seeing=II-III) found Aristarchus to be 
     not as bright as normal, apart from the band that Mobberley found (1 
     hour later). The dark regions were a murky green colour (bright through 
     green, blue and yellow filters and dark through red and orange 
     filters). Cook (Frimley, UK, transparency=excellent, CCD camera used) 
     found a bright "bulge"on the eastern side. Apparently data suggests 
     that the band was brighter in red than in near IR light. Cook's 
     calibrated brightness measurements suggest that there was no change in 
     brightness over the crater with time. Two other bright points were 
     seen: one at the Cobra's Head and another half way between the east rim 
     of Aristarchus and passes Herodotus. Wratten 29 (deep red), Wratten 87 
     (near IR) and combined Wratten 29 and Wratten 87 were used. In the red 
     Wratten 29 filter the brightness falls at22:20 at Shroters valley and 
     then rises in the bright ray. They return to normal at 22:30UT. There 
     was however a lot of measurement noise from the brightness readings of 
     points B and D. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=256 and the weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2024-Mar-24 UT 21:21-22:29 Ill=100% NE_Limb observed by Unknown_Observer on 1963-12-30

     On 1963 Dec 30 at UT11:00 many observers reported seeing a red glow on 
     the North East (IAU?) limb of the Moon. This was also captured on a 
     photograph. Cameron suggests eclipse geometry as an explanation. Thye 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=792 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:10-23:53 Ill=100% Mare_Fecunditatis observed by Dubois on 1953-1-29

     On 1953 Jan 29/30 UT 23:00?, 01:00? Dubois (Floirae, France) observed 
     excess luminescence, in Mare Fecunditatis, between 420nm and 470nm 
     (maximum at 435nm) and between 480nm and 520nm (maximum near 505nm). 
     20-60% during eclipse at 50' from the centre of the umbra, during a 
     lunar eclipse. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=557 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:13-23:19 Ill=100% Mare_Fecunditatis observed by Emersen_G on 2000-1-21

     On 2000 Jan 21 UT04:40 G. Emersen (Golden, CO, USA, 30cm focal length 
     lens with Wratten 25 ref filter) took 43 CCD images of the eclipse of 
     the Moon and on one of them at 04:40UT (exposure 0.3 sec) a relatively 
     bright spot appeared in the southern part of Mare Fecunditatis. The 
     spot looks sharper than the rest of the Moon and so might be a cosmic 
     ray? CCD images taken from Washington D.C. by A.C. Cook at this time, 
     do not show this spot, however exposures were at intervals of 0.25 sec 
     and so might have missed this spot if it happened during image readout. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:15-23:58 Ill=100% N_Pole observed by Brown_G on 1953-1-29

     On 1953 Jan 29-30 UT 23:05-01:40 G. Brown (UK?) observed a white patch 
     of light of low brightness was seen to move around the north polar 
     area. Coloured bands were also seen on the Moon.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:24-00:02 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Dorna on 1877-2-27

     On 1877 Feb 27 at UT19:19 Prof. Dorna (Turin, Italy) observed a 
     flickering light on the lunar surface during a lunar eclipse. The  
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=186 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:32-23:55 Ill=100% Moon observed by Rankin on 1848-3-19

     On 1848 at UT 21:00 Rankin and Chevallier (France?): Luminous pts. seen 
     during an eclipse. Cameron ays that year 1847 given by Middlehurst must 
     be wrong as age is 2.7 days for this date in 1847 and could not be 18-
     19 as in Middlehurst because eclipse is on the 19th at 21h (mid) in 
     1948.  aux. data here are for 1848. At 21:12 Forster (England) and 
     Bruges (France) observed rapid changes in red colour. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=126 and 127 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:38-00:19 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Jackson on 1913-3-22

     On 1915 Mar 22 at UT 11:30-12:30 Jackson (France?) observed Aristarchus 
     during a total lunar eclipse: "Dur. totality there remained vis. to the 
     NW a red luminous pt. not much larger than Mars & of the same color". 
     (date & time is old system and has been converted by Cameron). The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=343 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:42-23:22 Ill=100% Mare_Crisium observed by Brook_C on 2000-6-16

     On 2000 Jun 16 UT 20:37 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm 
     refractor, x117 & x40, seeing good, transparency excellent) 
     observed abright spot on the north rim of Mare Crisium (57E, 
     25N). It was comparable to the illuminated rim of Proclus in 
     brightness. No colour seen. The spot was not visible the next 
     night. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 22:45-00:25 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Swift_L on 1895-3-11

     On 1895 Mar 10 L. Swift et. al (Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZ, USA) 
     and Elger et al. (England), observed during a total lunar eclipse that 
     Aristarchus was glowing with brilliance never seen before. This 
     attracted everyones attantion. It extended its radiance to adjecent 
     craters (e.g. Herodotus) all throughout totality. At the subsequent 
     eclipse in September 1895 it was seen to be inconspicuous. the Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=283 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:06-00:17 Ill=100% Picard observed by Bogdanovich on 1927-12-8

     On 1927 Dec 08 at 20:00 Bogdanovich (Russia) Picard: "Crater, after 
     coming out of shadow after ech. was unsually hazy. next FM it was back 
     to normal". The cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:21-01:03 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Stuyvaert_E on 1898-12-27

     On 1898 Dec 27 at UT 23:00-00:00 Stuyvaert (France?) found that 
     Aristarchus was brilliant during an eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog 
     ID=302 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:24-01:08 Ill=100% Theaetetus observed by Cherboneaux on 1902-10-16

     Thaetetus 1902 Oct 16 UT 18:10? Observed by Cherboneaux 
     (Meudon, France, 33" refractor) "Unmistakable white cloud 
     formed close to it." NASA catalogue weight=3. NASA catalogue 
     ID #313. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:26-01:08 Ill=100% Dionysius observed by Ellison on 1917-1-8

     On 1917 Jan 08 at UT 07:30-08:30 Ellison (England?) observed a 
     point on the rim of Dionysius that shone like a star for some 
     time after entering the shadow during an eclipse (mid eclipse at 
     07:42. date given as 1/7/17 19:30-20:30 local time). The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=366 and the weight=2, The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:32-00:41 Ill=100% Copernicus observed by Moore_P on 1982-1-9

     On 1982 Jan 09 at UT21:37 P. Moore? (Selsey, UK) observed that 
     Copernicus was brighter than or equal to Aristarchus. However this was 
     during a total eclipse of the Moon. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=162 and 
     weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:33-01:18 Ill=100% Plato observed by Kolovos_G on 1989-2-20

     On 1989 Feb 20 at UT 16:55 G. Kolovos (Thessolonki, Greece) 
     photographed in one photograph (out of 3) during a lunar eclipse, some 
     bright patches below (south?) of the crater that were not in the other 
     photographs (UT16:56:32 or 16:58:56). Foley commented that the 
     photographs were grainy so cannot tell for sure. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=356 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2024-Mar-24 UT 23:55-01:41 Ill=100% Grimaldi observed by Osawa on 1967-4-24

     On 1967 Apr 24 at UT 11:47-12:08 Osawa (Hyogo, Japan, 6" reflector, 
     x50) observed during totality, two luminescent spots (started 20 min 
     after beginning of totality) near Grimaldi. Location not certain 
     because of dimnesa of umbral shdaow and lunar features. (bright spots 
     in Sven Hedin?). Colour was bluish rather than yellowish and magnitude 
     < 9. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1035 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:21-02:03 Ill=100% Linne observed by Pickering_WH on 1898-12-28

     In 1898 Dec 28 at UT 00:00-01:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 12" 
     reflector) suspected (or was uncertain) Linne (and also a dark area E 
     of Webb at 61E, 2S) during a lunar eclpise to be have under gone a 
     change in size. Douglass (Arizona? USA) measured Linne as enlarged by 
     0.5" for about 30 minutes after it re-entered sunlight. Cameron says 
     that this is independent confirmation. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=303 
     and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:21-02:03 Ill=100% Webb observed by Pickering_WH on 1898-12-28

     In 1898 Dec 28 at UT 00:00-01:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 12" 
     reflector) suspected (or was uncertain) Linne (and also a dark area E 
     of Webb at 61E, 2S) during a lunar eclpise to be have under gone a 
     change in size. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=303 and the weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:25-01:36 Ill=100% Atlas observed by Chernov on 1949-10-7

     In 1949 Oct 07 UT 01:23-01:40 Chernov (Russia) observed changes in the 
     north dark spot in Atlas during an eclipse (penumbra). It became darker 
     as the shadow approached and sharply distinguishable. The cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=51 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Alphonsus observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Alphonsus was 
     abnormally bright - as were a few other features. Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Aristarchus 
     was abnormally bright - as were a few other features. Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Atlas observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Atlas was 
     abnormally bright - as were a few other features. Some flashes were 
     seen in this crater - and a few other features. Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Copernicus observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Copernicus was 
     abnormally bright - as were a few other features. A flash was seen in 
     this crater at 19:52UT, some flashes were seen in a few other features 
     during the eclipse. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA 
     weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Endymion observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Endymion was 
     abnormally bright - as were a few other features. Some flashes were 
     seen in this crater - and a few other features. Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Herodotus observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) found that Herodotus was 
     abnormally bright - as were a few other features. Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:34-02:22 Ill=100% Mare_Tranquillitatis observed by Kurchin on 1985-5-4

     On 1985 May 04/05 at UT19:52-00:30 during the lunar eclipse V.V. 
     Kurchin (Volgorad, Russia, 2" reflector, x88) Some flashes were 
     seen in Mare Tranquilitatis - and a few other features. Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=270 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight =1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:37-01:51 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Zlatinsky on 1902-4-22

     In 1902 Apr 22 at UT 22:00 (Cameron estimated UT) Zlatinsky 
     (Russia, 3" refractor?) observed Aristarchus to have some 
     luminescence during a total lunar eclpise. Mid eclipse was at 
     18:53. The weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:41-02:25 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Vreeland on 1949-4-13

     In 1949 Apr 13 at UT 05:00 Vreeland and others (Mill Valley, CA, USA, 
     4.5" refractor) observed in Aristarchus a brilliant star-like point 
     just after 3rd contact. This was not seen before or during totality. He 
     thinks that it was a high peak catching the sunlight before the rzst of 
     the surface. It remained bright but larger as the sun hit it. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=517 and the weight=1. 


2024-Mar-25 UT 00:52-02:29 Ill=100% Lunar_Eclipse observed by Herschel_W on 1790-10-22

     In 1790 Oct 22/23 at UT 23:00-02:00 W. Herschel (Windsor, UK) observed 
     during a toal lunar eclipse at least 200 small, round (spots?). The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=69 amd weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 01:16-02:14 Ill=100% Moon observed by Unknown_French_Observer on 1862-6-12

     On 1862 Jun 12 at UT 06:19 an unknown observer in France? during an 
     eclipse, on the west side  -- dark brick red -- & something seemed to 
     oscillate before it. A mid-eclipse on S. side "a very small meniscus wa 
     seen nearly the colour of the uneclipsed Moon". The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=133 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 01:40-03:06 Ill=100% Stofler observed by Albright on 1910-11-16

     On 1910 Nov 16/17 UT 22:50-00:10 Albright (Edge(b?)aston, England, UK) 
     observed in Stofler crater "A luminous pt. on Moon dur. ecl. (mid-ecl 
     0025) Others saw a meteor on moon from widely seperated places". The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=333 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-25 UT 01:41-03:06 Ill=100% Plato observed by Bianchini on 1685-12-10

     Red streak seen on floor of Plato during an eclipse. The
     Cameron 1978 catalog assigns a TLP ID of 14 and a weight of 1.
     The ALPO/BAA catalog assigns a weight of 1 too.


2024-Mar-25 UT 02:47-03:06 Ill=100% Copernicus observed by Beccaria on 1772-10-11

     Bright spot (4th magnitude) seen on eclipsed Moon
     and glimmering specks. Seen by nephew and neice of Beccaria.
     Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.


2024-Mar-25 UT 02:48-03:06 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.


2024-Mar-25 UT 18:43-19:39 Ill=100% Tycho observed by Rey on 1905-8-16

     On 1905 Aug 15 at UT 03:30 Rey (Marseilles, France) observed Tycho 
     during a lunar eclipse to be visible, indeed it was described as 
     brilliant during the eclipse (mid eclipse 03:31UT). The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=322 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 20:08-21:30 Ill=100% Kepler observed by Classen on 1967-10-19

     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.


2024-Mar-25 UT 20:24-21:12 Ill=100% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1967-11-17

     Plato 1967 Nov 17 UTC 18:36-18:50 Observed by Moore, Moseley 
     (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor x260) "Faint blink 
     under SW wall. Nothing seen vis. Gone by 1839h. Reappeared at 
     1841, then gone by 1850h. Checks till 0200h were neg. Obs. 
     dubious of reality of phen." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog 
     ID #1054. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-25 UT 23:28-01:00 Ill=100% Linne observed by Frost on 1906-2-9

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


2024-Mar-26 UT 01:09-02:51 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Marshall_KP on 1983-5-28

     On 1983 May 28 at UT 01:50-03:00 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) 
     observed the whole region of Aristarchus, Herodotus and Shroter's 
     Valley all to have a brightness of 3 and all blue and impossible to 
     focus on (he had never seen it like this before). Also the interior of 
     Aristarchus was invisible. Brightness measurement taken and a sketch 
     was made. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=222 and the weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-26 UT 19:14-21:12 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1954-7-17

     In 1954 Jul 17 at UT06:50-07:15 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, S=
     5, T=5-1) observed near Aristarchus: "Pale violet tint on 
     surface NE of crater, no color elsewhere". The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=568 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-26 UT 23:29-01:14 Ill=97% Lalande observed by Galgoey on 1973-7-17

     LaLande 1973 Jul 17 UT 03:30-03:45 Observed by Galgoey (Washington, NJ, 
     USA, 2" refractor x46, x117), S=VG, T=5) "Star-like pt., variations, 1-
     2s, seen only at 40x, not at higher powers. LTP albedo =10, normal=8, 
     nearby plain =6 (geom, instrum. & atm. & refl. material at site 
     effects?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1371.


2024-Mar-26 UT 23:43-01:31 Ill=97% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1954-12-12

     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x180) "Strong violet glare on 
     E. rim, changing to brown. At 0220 dark viol. in nimbus, at 0235 
     viol. changed to brown. At 0255 viol. suddenly reappeared, but 
     faded to invis. at 0300. Again at 0308 reapp. Only time he ever 
     saw such color changes." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID 
     583. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-27 UT 00:57-04:00 Ill=97% Plato observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1824-12-8 *

     1824 Dec 08 UTC 00:00? Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) 
     "Bright fleck in SE part of crater" NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA 
     catalog ID #104. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-27 UT 01:49-03:45 Ill=97% Aristarchus observed by Slager on 1986-10-20

     On 1986 Oct 20 at UT 03:30 Slager (Grand Rapids, MI, USA) 
     detected colour in Aristarchus, red on the south wall and a 
     blue "washed out gun metal colour on the "whole"inner north 
     wall. A 2nd observer confirmed the observation. Cameron 
     suspects that this is simply spectral dispersion. The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=288 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-27 UT 01:59-03:52 Ill=97% Aristarchus observed by Favarger_F on 1947-11-30

     Aristarchus 1947 Nov 30 UTC 00:00? Observed by Favarger 
     (France?) "3 bright points on inner w. slopes." NASA catalog 
     weight=2. NASA catalog ID #499. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-27 UT 04:12-04:58 Ill=97% Herodotus observed by Brown_M on 1972-7-27

     Herodotus 1972 Jul 27 UT 2250-2350 M.Brown (Hutington, UK) 
     thought that he saw a pseudo peak in the centre of Herodotus.
     He could not decide if it was real or an optical illusion. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-27 UT 19:35-20:49 Ill=94% Plato observed by Haas_W on 1938-5-17

     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.


2024-Mar-27 UT 19:35-21:11 Ill=94% Cleomedes observed by Mizon_R on 1991-12-23

     Cleomedes 1991 Dec 23 UTC 22:50 Observed by Mizon (Colehill, 
     Dorset,  UK, 8" f/6 reflector x216) "Oval or pear-shaped ashy 
     glow visible for 2 min, then vanished quite suddenly" - Ref. 
     personal communication received by BAA Lunar Section.


2024-Mar-27 UT 23:10-00:40 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1982-7-9

     On 1982 Jul 09 at UT 01:05-01:25 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5"? 
     reflector, seeing III) found that Aristarchus was very bright 
     and slightly blue. Cameron comments that Moore's eyesight is not 
     very blue sensitive. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=175 and weight=
     4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-27 UT 23:10-00:40 Ill=94% Grimaldi observed by Moore_P on 1982-7-9

     On 1982 Jul 09 at UT01:05-01:25 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5" reflector, 
     seeing=III) found that Grimaldi A was the 2nd brightest feature on the 
     Moon, and that there was colour detected with a Moon blink device on 
     the floor of Grimaldi. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=175 and the weight=
     4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Mar-27 UT 23:13-00:03 Ill=94% Romer observed by Darling_D on 1979-9-9

     On 1979 Sep 09 at UT08:00-08:15 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" 
     reflector, x75 and photography used, seeing 4/10 and the Moon's 
     altitude was 45deg) photographed Romer crater and recorded two adjacent 
     bright cigar shaped objects - these were the same size as an 
     observation made in 1987. Darling believes that these are ridges. 
     Cameron comments that in LO-IV 192-3,2 a ridge is revealed on the 
     inside wall that matches the description. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=66 
     and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2024-Mar-28 UT 02:39-03:38 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1966-11-1

     Aristarchus 1966 Nov 01 UTC 02:47-02:58 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x283, S=6, T=4) "S.region of floor 
     granulated, 6 deg bright distinctly yellow-brown; rest of crater 8 deg 
     bright white". NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID 994.


2024-Mar-28 UT 20:07-20:43 Ill=88% Macrobius observed by Gray_R on 2005-10-21

     On 2005 Oct 21 at UT 13:07-14:27 R. Gray (Winnemucca, NV, USA, 15cm F/9 
     refractor, x228, seeing 4-5, transparency 5-6) observed a possible TLP 
     in Macrobius. His report is as follows: "Blinked Macrobius with Wratten 
     Filters Blue 38A and Red 29. Macrobius became almost invisible through 
     the Blue 38A and essentially the same as in white light through the Red 
     29. The interior of the crater was completely in shadow. The only part 
     of the east wall that was visible was an apparent high point still in
     the sun and seen as a bright point of light. This faded into darkness 
     before 13:56UT. No sign of any illumination of the east wall crater 
     interior or the interior of the west wall was seen during the
     observation period. The outer west wall was a rough looking, 
     complicated mix of deep shadow and illuminated sunlit terrain." The 
     observer concluded that there was not a TLP - although he did get a 
     filter reaction, this may have been due to the different densities of 
     the filters? ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-28 UT 20:08-21:49 Ill=88% Macrobius observed by Goodacre_W on 1898-12-31

     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 and catalog ID #304. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-28 UT 21:37-23:30 Ill=88% Proclus observed by Lucas_M on 1989-8-20

     On 1989 Aug 20 at UT13:55 M. Lucas (Melbourne, Australia, naked eye) 
     witnessed a "pin-point flash" in the middle of the lower right quadrant 
     of the Full Moon. Foley suspects that this was in the Proclus region? 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=374 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Mar-29 UT 02:15-03:53 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Maley on 1969-9-30

     Aristarchus 1969 Sep 30 UT 04:46-05:10 Observed by Maley, Saulietis 
     (Houston, TX, USA, 16" reflector, x130) "Intermittent blue color on SE 
     wall, verified by others. At 0500h, taking 10s to reach max. then 
     slowly disappeared. Gap appeared after 1st event. Drawing." NASA 
     catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #1202. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Mar-29 UT 03:16-04:57 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Marshall_KP on 1983-5-31

     On 1983 May 31 at UT03:45-04:30 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) noted 
     that the whole area of Aristarchus, Herodotus, and Schroter's valley 
     was both blurred and violet. There was hardly any detail seen inside 
     the crater. Herodotus could hardly be seen either and Schroter's valley 
     was totally unrecognizable. A sketch was supplied. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=223 and the weight=3. 


2024-Mar-29 UT 03:29-05:00 Ill=87% S_Pole observed by Unknown_Observer on 1895-9-8

     On 1895 Sep 07 an unknown observer (Lewis Swift?) observed a pale blue 
     segment on the upper limb - this was apparently confirmed by Faulkes 
     (Mem. BAA, 1895). Cameron says that this is probably 1895 Sep 08 at UT 
     06:00 as Sep 07 is local time. She also infers that "upper limb" is the 
     southern limb and that Swift was at the Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, 
     AZ, USA. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=285 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Mar-29 UT 19:26-19:44 Ill=82% Aristarchus observed by Haas_W on 1957-10-13 *

     Aristarchus 1957 Oct 13 UT 07:00?$ W.Haas, according to the 1978 
     NASA Catalog is supposed to have seen a bright spot of light -- 
     "explosion" in this crater. Confirmation of activity
     in Aristarchus - Three independent observations within 4 hours.
     Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5 and TLP ID No.=676. Private
     comunication with Haas shows that he recorded nothing unusual
     on the 12th or 13th. Therefore an ALPO/BAA weight of 1 has
     been given until this matter is cleared up.


2024-Mar-29 UT 21:10-22:27 Ill=81% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1991-7-31

     On 1991 Jul 31 at UT 07:50 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" 
     refractor) observed that the south floor of Aristarchus was wellow - 
     "almost gold, spilled over S wall on ray toward Herodotus". Cameron 
     comments that Bartlett often reported a yellow floor but not a spill of 
     the colour over to the external ray. Cameron also comments that 
     Louderback's refractor would refract more in blue light than in yellow, 
     therefore she did not think that it was due to chromatic aberation. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=431 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Mar-29 UT 21:10-22:27 Ill=81% Mons_Piton observed by Louderback_D on 1991-7-31

     On 1991 Jul 31 at UT 07:50 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" 
     refractor) found that all of Mons Piton was "unusually dark". Points D, 
     C (E and S resp), usually brightest points, but this time were not 
     bright. "Whole mt was as dark as W wall usually is at this time. In 
     violet filter Piton disappeared completely, but was a little brighter 
     in red filter and points D & G showed. Color not seen by eye. No albedo 
     measured. Suggests red event." Cameron rules out chromatic aberation 
     from Louderback's refractor. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=431 and the 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-30 UT 03:44-05:01 Ill=80% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1985-5-9

     On 1985 May 09 at UT 22:50-03:10 P. Foley (Kent, UK) observed 
     the whole of Aristarchus to be a strong violet color. No 
     colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID is 272 and the weight is 2. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight is 2. 


2024-Mar-30 UT 03:44-05:01 Ill=80% Torricelli_B observed by Foley_PW on 1985-5-9

     On 1985 May 09/10 at UT 22:50-03:10 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) found that 
     Torricelli B was very bright in Earthshine and was blue in colour. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=272 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Mar-31 UT 03:57-05:02 Ill=71% Aristarchus observed by Moeller_J on 1987-10-13

     On 1987 Oct 13 at UT14:00-17:00 J. Moeller (Kirkville, NY, USA, 
     6" reflector) observe and 10x70 binoculars) noted that 
     Aristarchus was brilliant in the sky and the most striking 
     feature on the lunar surface (2-3x brighter than Tycho). It 
     appeared as a hazy white cloud at first. The effect lasted for 3 
     hours. The Cameron  2006 catalog ID=309 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Mar-31 UT 22:22-23:59 Ill=62% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1991-12-28

     On 1991 Dec 28 at UT 02:10 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) could see no detail on 
     the floor of Plato crater. This report needs to be read in context with 
     the comments by Cameron for A.C. Cook's observation of the floor of 
     Plato on 1992 Jan 18 - Cameron 2006 catalog ID=438.