Marcus Price (Camberley, Surrey, UK) noted that Aristarchus was extremely bright. A 6" reflector was used. The Cameron 2006 Catalog ID is #98 and the weight is 1. The ALPO/BAA weight is 1 too.
P.Foley (Nettlestead, UK, 12" reflector) noticed a translucent bluish glow in Earthshine coming from this crater, despite it being close to the nright terminator. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=200 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1987 Oct 13 at UT14:00-17:00 J. Moeller (Kirkville, NY, USA, 6" reflector) observe and 10x70 binoculars) noted that Aristarchus was brilliant in the sky and the most striking feature on the lunar surface (2-3x brighter than Tycho). It appeared as a hazy white cloud at first. The effect lasted for 3 hours. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=309 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1997 Jul 25/26 at UT 23:00-00:00 S. Fox (Dundee Tayside, Scotland, UK, 15cm f/5 reflector with x4 Barlow). A series of photographs were taken that show a glow just beyond the terminator, near to Callipus crater. Almost certainly this is lens flare from the Barlow lens. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Observations made with a variable polarizer (akin to a crater extinction device) to measure brighness with red and blue filters. Some variability in brightness noted. With the Kodak Wratten 25 and 38A filters there was little or no increase in contrast with the red filter, but with the blue filter there was a great increase in contrast of the brighter areas of the crater - the crater floor and patches of lighter material, especially at the north end. The remaining areas were supressed with the Blue 38A. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Messier A 1976 Sep 15 UT 21:05 Observed by J.H-Robinson (Teignmouth, UK, 26cm Newtonian, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x200, seeing very poor). Messier A was fainter than Messier in blue light. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Jul 05 at 03:20UT P.Moore (Selsey, UK, 12?" reflector) found Aristarchus to be "Very brilliant indeed". Cameron 2006 TLP catalog ID=100 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1956 Oct 26 UT 12:54 Observed by Alter (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector, S=E) "Photog. thru UV & IR filters. Obscur. of E. 1/2 of floor evident in blue plates -- KodakII-O plate no filter. 2m later Kodak I-N. One pair of plates best he'd ever seen. Similar obscuration seen 2X on Linne (this started Kozyrev on his spectrographic program.)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #653.
On 1981 Mar 28 at 01:45-02:45UT M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, using a 14" reflector) noted that Aristarchus was very bright, but everything else was normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=127 and the weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2012 Oct 08 UT12:00 C. Hastorf (Chuck's Bobcat, AZ, USA, 5" SCT, seeing 3.5-4 out of 5). Strange lightness seen on shadowed floor of Plato. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Grimaldi 1972 Aug 02 UT 23:42 Observed by Taylor, Findlay, Ford (Dundee, Scotland, 10" refractor, x180, filters) "Blink in crater, slight but definite on W. wall. Appeared bright without filters. Confirmed by Findlay & Ford. Aris., Gass. & prom. Heraclides were normal." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1339. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Tycho 1990 Dec 10 UT 11:03-12:49 Observed by Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 12.5" Newtonian, x63) "Nebulous patch seen where the central peak should have been in the 90% shadow filled crater. The nebulous patch is seen to vary in size and a star-like point is seen inside it briefly for 1 sec. The nebulous patch was a bit like what one expects from a close-up view of a cometry nucleus. A sketch and an image can be found on the following web site: http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/ltp19901210.htm " An ALPO report.
Spitzenberg Mountains 1980 Jul 06 UT 02:05-02:26 Observed by Madj (Newsome, Huddersfield, UK, 70mm OG, Seeing started as I and ended up as IV) "Obscuration seen near Spitzenberg Mountains" BAA Lunar Section Report.
Aristarchus 1955 Jul 13 UTC 02:50 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, England) "Brilliant in blue & green filters. Didn't seem to be as clear as other craters." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #598.
Copernicus 1996 Sep 06 UT 01:45 Observed by C Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm refractor x28, x112, transparency, not good) "Shadows of central mountains could not be seen although the shadows on the crater ramparts were visible" BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Tycho 1991 Sep 02 UT 07:34-08:40 Observed by Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" f/5 Newtonian, 159-248x with red and green filters) "Central peak appeared initially star-like with occasional glimpses of a nebulous patch. At 07:54 an arch of light seen inside the crater. Various starlike or blurriness states seen to the central peak. The luminescence seen was brighter in the red filter than in the blue." An ALPO report - for further details see: http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/ltp19910902.htm
On 1987 Oct 17 at UT17:00-18:00 (in daylight) J. Moeller (Kerkville, NY, USA, 6" reflector, x80-x135) observed that Aristarchus had a long trench-like feature going off to the north west limb. On the 18th this feature was more cloud like, "bright white and opaque. (Trench = Schrotes Valley? Similar to 10/13/67)". The Cameron 2006 catalof ID=311 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1955 Jul 15 UT 03:50 Observer by Firsoff (Somerset, England, 6.5" reflector?) "Shadow from apparent c.p. (Orbiter photos don't show it but Apollo 16 oblique shows a very low hill or hills, but slope is < 2.5deg" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #599. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1983 Feb 08 at 06:30UT Toricelli B was observed by P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) to be visible in Earthshine as a luminous patch. This was rather odd because it is only a small crater and not normally bright. The Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=201 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Feb 12 at UT 12:00 Taboada (Mexico, seeing=excellent) found that the Aristarchus region had the same characteristics as the previous days, perhaps a little darker colour brown, but more remarkable. He used red, blue and green filters and a difference in colour was noticed in and out of the region. Cameron suspects that permanent colour was being seen? The cameron 1978 catalog ID=1116 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weigh=2.
On 1981 Jul 06 at UT01:49 Hobdell (St Peterburg, FL, USA, 2.4" refractor) saw a yellow flash from Bullialdus in earthshine. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1822 Jan 27 at UT 20:00? F. Struve (Pulkovo Observatory? Russia) observed near Aristarchus an 8th magnitude star-like point. Seen through overcast! (Klado gave date as 1821 but must be in error according to cameron). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=95 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Oct 16 at UT 00:00-00:30 Celis (Quilpue, Chile, 3" refractor, x60, seeing=very good) observed brilliant points at 8.5 magnitude in Aristarchus. This was not seen the next night or the one after, nor after 5 days age. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1204 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1794 Mar 07 at UT 20:00 Stretton and Wilkins (England, UK) observed Aristarchus appearing as a light like a star in Earthsine to the naked eye(independent confirmation according to Cameron?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=73 and 74 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Jun 17 at UT 04:15-05:01 Cross et al. (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" ? reflector, S=7-8) observed near Ross D: "Gas cloud. Motion". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=818 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Agrippa 1966 Nov 19/20 UT 23:58-00:14 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x283, S=4, T=5) "Faint bluish tinge seen at base of NW wall beneath landslip" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #995. ALOPO/BAA weight=3.
Cassini E 2002 Dec 11 UT 16:30-18:46 Observed by Knott (Liverpool, England, 216mm Newtonian, x216, red and blue filters used) seeing III, transparency good) "Observations carried out of the area extending from the Alpine Valley to the Crater Cassini. At 17:12 a pin point bright flash was seen NW of the rim of the crater E in white light. A 2nd pin point flash was also seen at 18:18, this time thru a blue filter. The 2nd flash was also seen on the NW rim of the crater E. The observer does not think this was a TLP as the seeing was III, but the flash was so bright as to be startling. Other peaks within the Alps were bright but were much less so in red and ble filters, where the rim of the crater E. NW edge was very bright in all filters, including white light. Incoming cloud prevented further observation." BAA Lunar Section report.
In 1922 May 04 at UT Burnerd (England?) discovered three long mounds in Archimedes crater (rays?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=385 and weight= 0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1986 Nov 09 at UT 23:00 Quinn (Glebview, IL, USA, 8" reflector, x49- x305) found ïn the vicinity of an unnamed ridge points toward Pico- two bright points about 5 magnitudes brighter than any other part of the Moon. The Alpine valley points directly between these two points. "Came from apparently featureless area. Both points about the same size, but different shapes ~ width of alpine valley" The observer used 4 different eyepieces and the points were brightest in the lowest power. Other specks of light could be seen in the darkness wound the N point. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=289 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus and limb 1967 Apr 17 UTC 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) "3 dark patches (Alphonsus) prominent. Suspected red patch (blink ?). (indep. confirm. of Cross 1h later?)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1024.
Plato 1967 Apr 17 UTC 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) "Suspected a blink, (red?)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1025.
On 1967 Apr 17 UT 21:30 Observed by Wise (England, 6.5" reflector, x90) saw a brilliant object nr. E(ast. ?) limb (West Lim IAU?) for 15m. Check on star maps neg. (indep. confirm. of Cross 1h later?)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1024.
On 1889 Jun 06 at 22:00 UT Lade of France (8" refractor) saw two extremely bright spots (Plato B & D). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=262 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Feb 25 at UT20:00? P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) found that Aristarchus was very bright (especially in the UV end of the spectrum) despite other features not being seen in Earthshine. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=318 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2009 Aug 28 at UTC 17:00:15-17:00:42 S. Khachatryan (Yerevan, Armenia, 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain, x171, seeing 9 (1=worst and 10- best), Transparency 5-6 on a scale of 1 to 6) observed in the Chacornac area a series of fiery sparks (dot like with tiny rays), slightly elongated with the multitudinal rays orientated towards the south west direction. The colour was mostly red, with some yellow. The final flash was the most clear. The TLP was tiny in area, but "was distinctly bright against any other object on the Moon". The positional uncertainty of the location of the spark effect was approximately +/- 150 km, based upon an examination of an atlas afterwards. Just prior to the spark effect, something dark, small and fuzzy (only just discrnable to the eye, through the eyepiece) was seen to pass from the west across the Moon in a slight curve, round the surface of the Moon to the east (post observation estimate: seen for 3.5 sec and covered roughly 8% of the lunar diameter in that time). The area of the dark object was comparable in size to (or slightly less than?) craters such as Autolycus F (diameter 3km) or le Monnier E (diameter 4km) i.e. on the limits of vision of the scope used. The location of the flash was not exactly at the same location as the dark object passed across, but gave the impression of starting from it? A back of the envelope calculation of the lunar diameter covered in the time quoted gives an approximate speed (at the lunar distance) of 80km/s or on the very high end of typical meteor streams that pass by. At closer distances, and recalculated velocities, it is unlikely to be a satellite in low Earth orbit (20m/sec at 100km distance), but could perhaps be a bird or insect at a few km range? So was this dark object something in our atmosphere by chance passing across the field of view close to the time of the TLP flare or was at the lunar distance and related to the TLP? Incidentally, no attempt was made during this observation to move the scope to check that the TLP remained stationary against the Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 Feb 15 at UT 03:15-03:30 M. Dixon (Palenque Ruins, Mexico, 7x35 binouculars) observed a point of light that was very bright in or near Mare Humorum. It was visible for 5 minutes then vanished. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=353 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Linne 1868 Jul 28 UT 20:00? Observed by Tacchini (Palermo, Italy) "Shadow not so marked-had a light penumbra, indicated a feeble cavity. Other craters had a black shad. On 29th appeared completely white. Crater normal on 26th. (letter to Madler Sep. 16, 1868)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #159.
On 1952 Feb 05 at UT 05:10 J.Carle (USA, 8" reflector, x180) observed the following in Plato: "A shadow in a depression, or a cloud, or an optical illus.? Oval dark area nr. center, disappeared in 15m clear & prominenet at first then vanished. 4 of 14 spots nr. center continuously seen while remaining ones seen only momentarily. (seeing?) Drawing includes sketch on March 7. His sketch shows 18 spots, 13 same as here". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=549 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1976 Jun 06 UT 21:30-21:40 S.Spencer and R. Hunt (60mm refractor, x150 and x60) both observed red on the SW corner of Aristarchus. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Aug 30 at UT02:11-02:36 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x90, seeing conditions: "at,. boiling") noted a coloured area on the west wall of Copernicus that was unusual in appearance - however other craters along the terminator had a similar effect. There was also a "dazzling bright spot on the E. rim and he witnessed 6 flashes from the lighted part of Copernicus over a very short time interval. Cameron comments that the colour may well have been dur to chromatic aberation because a refractor was used. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=408 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Aug 30 at UT 02:11-02:36 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" reflector, x90, atmosphereic conditions: boiling) found "N rim of Proc. bright interior uniform gray". The Cameron 2006 catalog report is slight unclear as the description for thnis 1990 Aug 30 TLP also includes Copernicus and Censorinus in the list of TLP craters. So one description which might refere to Copernicus, could possibly have been meant for Proclus, namely: "Dazling bright spot on E rim. Rotated eyepiece but no change. N rim of Proc.......". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=408 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) got an abnormally low brightness reading for Proclus, despite nearby Censorinus being normal. Crater Extinction Device used. The Cameron 2006 Extension catalog ID was 163 and the weight was 3. The ALPO/BAA weight was 2 too.
127mm f/12 GoTo scope, x62-x154, seeing: best and transparency= 6) observed that an unoficially named mountain (Lambert Gamma or Mons Undest), near Lambert, had a "very strong glow", especially the part that was facing the line of the terminator and this was brighter than the side facing away. The No other object nearby was casting as much light, even Mons La Hire. The effect was seen for 40 minutes and the glow was present throughout. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 Feb 16 at UT02:46-03:01 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x140, seeing=6/10) found that the brightness of the rim of Proclus was 9.0 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=354 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
On 1964 Jun 21 at UT 03:43-05:44 Harris, Cross and Helland (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector) observed south of Ross D: "Moving dark area". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=819 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1989 Feb 17 at UT00:55 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x248) found that the brightness of the rim of Proclus was 9.0, the north west wall to be 9.5, the west wall to be 5.2, and the east wall 8.2 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=355 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 Jan 07 at UT 20:20-20:58 G.North (Herstmonceux, UK) thought that he detected dullness in Torricelli B crater - Cameron comments that this cannot be shadow). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=386 and the weight=3. ALPO\/BAA weight=2.
Near Hyginus 1959 Sep 13 UT Observed by Bradford (S.Shields, England, 15"? reflector), Feist, Lovas (Hungary), Moore, Wilkins (Kent, England, 7" refractor, x500) "Obliterated by a hovering cloud (Feist disagrees). Budapest obs. saw a cloud at 21:02:30, lasting 5 m. Moore & Wilkins saw burst of light & dust cloud at 21:02:35 (confirm.) Drawing by Lovas." NASA catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #722. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Littrow, 1959 Sep 13 UT Observed by Bradford (S.Shields, England, 15"? reflector), Feist, Lovas (Hungary), Moore, Wilkins (Kent, England, 7" refractor, x500) "Obliterated by a hovering cloud (Feist disagrees). Budapest obs. saw a cloud at 21:02:30, lasting 5 m. Moore & Wilkins saw burst of light & dust cloud at 21:02:35 (confirm.) Drawing by Lovas." NASA catalog weight=1 and catalog ID #722. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1906 Mar 06 UT 22:00? Observed by Fauth (Germany? 6" refractor) "Color (brightness?) greatly enhanced as it was to be on the next nite" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #324.
On 1990 Jan 08 at UT00:55 D. Weier (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x159) observed an "anomalous black bar across Aris. Nearly digonal to terminator." The nearby crater Prinz had curious shadow patterns, perhaps related to the rising sun projecting shadows from the eastern rim and "reflected down"? "At 0224 W wall had a break in it & a diffuse glow where it should not be. Manske thinks it was Earthshine effect. At 0305 Weier saw Manske's bar - with diffused light and flicker like an aurora - like a gas with electric charge. At 0325 saw a strange glow in Aris. but may be due to atm. though thought it to be a LTP. Darling had never seen such effects before (flickering implies a medium in it)." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=387 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Jul 23 at UT22:00 G.W. Amery (Reading, UK, 8" reflector, x144 and x207, seeing=III-V and transparency=fair) found that the interior shadow was a light grey. BAA TLP coordinator (Foley) suggests that this was light reflecting from the illuminated walls? Cameron 2006 catalog TLP ID=102 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Moon 1967 Apr 21 UTC 02:30-09:30 Observed by Dunlap et al (Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" reflector + moonblink) "UV excess relative to red & visual images. Greatest (30%) at subsolar pt. nr. limb, grading down to 0% at term. Seen Apr 22 also with a gradient of 10% at term. to 25-30% at subsolar pt. (137 deg long). Filters well balanced. Neg. (normal) on Apr. 20 & 23rd. Bandpass 3700-4900A on image enhancement & filter equip. (coincided with Lyrid meteor shower. They had seen this phenom. many times since. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #1039.
On 1977 Apr 29 at UT21:40-23:20 an unknown UK observer reported a TLP in Gassendi crater. The following are reports by observers attempting to confirm activity: J.W. Napper (Didcot, UK, 30cm reflector, x287, Wratten 25 and 44a, conditions clear 5+) received a telephone alert call at 22:00 but the sky was cloudy until 22:30. An initial look revealed nothing unusual, then at 22:54 he observed a colour blink just inside the north wall, appearing bright in red and normal in blue or white light. No loss of detail seen and the effect lasted only 2 minutes. A sketch was made. However the observer stresses that the very bad seeing casts some doubt on this observation. L. Fitton observed using a 8.5" reflector, with Moon blink device at x200, seeing was I- II. All areas negative, including Gassindi from 21:40-21:55 and again 22;00-22:25 and finally 22:50-23:30 negative. Mike Brown (Huntington, York, UK, 30cm reflector, x220 and x350, seeing 3-4/5, and transparency 5/5) - observed from 22:00-23:25UT no colour seen, nor obsecuration, all filters negative, despite seeing a lot of fine setail inside this crater.
Aristarchus visible just past terminator. West wall was brighter than normal. Bright flash seen in/on NW wall - apparently in the same place as Pedler's May 17th sketch. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=146 and weight=4. Observed by M. Price of Camberley, Surrey, UK with a 6" reflector and a Moon Blink device. Seeing=III.
Plato 1981 Jun 13 UT 20:48-21:08 Observed by Price (Camberley, England, 152mm reflector, seeing III) Possible Moon blink (red) seen on north wall. Also the craterlets on the floor could be seen despite the observing conditions not being optimal. BAA Lunar Section observation. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=146 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Gassendi 1939 Aug 27 UT 02:00 Observed by Haas? (NM? USA, 12" reflector?) "NE part of c.p. was I=6.4, compared with I=9.4 on 9/28/39 (see #462) under similar cond.@ NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID# 458.
On 1993 Jun 02 at Ut 04:30-05:45 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK) saw that the shadow of the Cobra's Head in Schroter's Valley was lighter and more diffuse seen at user defined locations of C or B rim (these were black versus medium gray for Cobra's Head). The TLP had vanished by 05:45UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=462 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 because the date or time is wrong.
In 1949 Nov 03 UT 01:06 J.Bartlett (3.5" refractor, x100) noted that the floor of Herodotus was very dark, the east wall was very bright, and the floor contained a central bright peak. The BAA/ALPO weight=3.
Aristillus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 21:50-22:20 observed by Berger (51.5N, 9E, 60mm refractor, T=2, S=3) "Diffuse bright cloud in the NE corner of the crater" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53- 61.
Aristarchus 1919 Jun 10 UT 19:00-19:30 Observed by Lapshin (Russia) a "Greenish-yellow light shone from inside the crater for 1/2 hr. after which it returned to normal. Violet tint on W. bank & surrounding area & the dark color of the saddle & dark spot were distinct. Term. slightly E. of Herodotus. (Ast. E)=IAU W." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #372. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1906 Mar 07 UT 22:00? Observed by Fauth (Germany? 6" refractor) "Color (brightness?) greatly enhanced as on the previous nite" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #324.
Moon 1967 Apr 22 UT 02:30 Observed by Dunlap et al. (Corralitos Observatory, Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector) "UV excess as in # 1029. Gradient was 10# at term. to 25-30$ at subsolar pt. (153 deg long)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #1031.
On 1980 Jul 24 at UT22:10-22:55 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector, x360 and x400) found an area just south east of the central peak (and upto the wall) to be quite dark in blue light, but normal brightness in red light or in white light. All other features were normal colour- wise. At 22:55UT Tycho was normal again. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=103 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Dec 27 at UT 23:00 M. Price (Camberley, Surrey, UK, Seeing=III and transparency=good) observed that Piazzi-Smyth was brighter than Mon Piton at 23:00. Photographic atlas was checked to verify that this was abnormal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=193 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2004 May 02 at UT03:24 M. and L. van Son (Bremerton, WA, May 1st 7:24PM PST) saw a naked eye flash on the Moon. The observers were glancing up at the Moon in daylight when they saw a bright white flash (observer and his wife together) in the upper/mid Mare Serenitatis region, west of the crater Posidonius. "Larger than how Venus appears". "It was a quick flash like white, intense lightning. I'm not sure how to report degrees of arc but if the face we see is 900, and we start from the east then the flash occurred about 225 arc seconds to the west. This was observed by the naked eye, with clear skies between us and the moon." The observers checked for signs of aircraft vapour trails but could not see any. There is a possibility that it could have been sun glint from an Iridium satellite, but this needs to be checked out and usually these last longer than the observed effect. It would be useful to obtain whole Moon images under the same illunination and libration so that we can judge this observation properly. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1964 Jun 23 at UT 04:45-05:05 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=4-1 and T=3) observed a blue-violet glare on the north east rim and a strong violet tinge in the nimbus. The effect was absent 1 hour earlier. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=821 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus-herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 20:20 Observed by Schobel (Hirschfelde, Germany, 5"? refractor) "Interference filter. (indep. confirm. of Darnella?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1032. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1967 Apr 22 UT 21:00? Observed by Classen (Pulsnitz Obs., E. Germany) & by Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, New Mexicoo, 24" reflector+Moonblink). "Crater was so bright it could be seen with the naked eye (indep. confirm. of Darnella & Schobel of activity here?). Corralitos M.B. did not confirm." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1034. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus, Schroter's Valley, Herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 21:45 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Danemark, 3.5" refractor) & Coralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, New Mexico, USA (24" reflector + Moonblink). "Red pts. suspected in same areas as in #1030, but seeing was bad. (confirm by Schobel?). Corralitos MB did not confirm" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1033. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus normal in red and blue filters however the Cobra Head part of Schroter's Valley was brighter in blue. Indeed it was very dull in red - Louderback says that this was not surprising as the whole areas around Aristarchus is brighter in blue. Louderback is an experienced observer of the Aristarchus area of more than 10 years. Cameron 2006 extended catalogID=63 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
LeCroy Jr. and Sr. (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, x75, x300, S=3, T= 4) observed the following in the Aristarchus and Herodotus region: "Both were fused together as an oval & had a bluish cast on the E.rim. In W#25 filter it was white. At 0100h albedo decreased from 10+ to 9.5 & more detail could be seen. Separation of the 2 craters began to be seen at 0007h, details much brighter, incl. c.p. in Aris. @ 0110h main brightness & blue tint shifted to N. rim. At 0116h the SW rim was brightest & no color. At 0122h ray was brightest & no color. At 0122h ray had decreased in length & more details seen in oval. At 0123h ray was broken & smaller, becoming very small at 0125h & at 0126. The knob was gone & the edges not bright any more. Albedo=9. Sketches. (Seeing variations meas. were 1/2s in length so LTP variations not due to local atm. cond. Alt. = 65 deg". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1416 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Gassendi 1976 Oct 04 UT 21:30 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, x400, seeing poor) observed redness in the c.p. area. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
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.
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.
Madler 2005 Oct 17 UT 04:14-05:28 Observed by Robin Gray (Winnemucca, NV, USA, 152mm refractor, x228, x343, S=5-8 and T=5-6) "Very bright pinpoint spot seen towards end of observing period on east crater wall, lasting 1 min in duration. Brighter than other spots, possibly 8.5-9 on the Elger scale. The spot was not seen earlier during the long observing session." An ALPO report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Madler 1940 Sep 16 UT 02:10 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? USA, 12" reflector?) "Bright spot on S. rim was I=5.8 comp. with 8.9 on Aug 17 (see #470)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID # 473. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1967 Apr 24 UT 02:50 K.Simmons (Jacksonville, FL, USA, 10" reflector) observed a large bright (intensity 6.5) oval area on near the central floor. According to Ricker and Kelsey (ALPO selected area coordinators) this is unusual. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 Sep 25 at 19:00?UT Azeau (Paris, France, 12" reflector, x100, Seeing = good, altitude=20 deg) observed during an eclipse brilliant points for 30 minutes in Ross. Cameron says that the date given originally (16th Sep) was wrong because the age was 5 days and not full Moon. There was however a peumbral eclipse on Sep 25th at 20:10 (max). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1201 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
On 1964 Jan 28 at 21:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=798 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
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.
eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1938 May 14 at UT 05:00-09:25 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, 12" reflector) observed during an eclipse the fading of the dark spot in Riccioli to be pronounced. Cameron says that the mid eclipse was at 03:39, photos?. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=436 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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?
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.
On 1881 Dec 05 at UT 17:09 Johnson observed a dark lunar eclipse. Aristarchus was seen as a white spot in the coppery disk and continued so. Cameron comments that this is the normal apeparance in an eclipse? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=226 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1954 Jan 19 at UT 03:00 Porta (Mallorca, Baleares, Spain, 3" refractor, x50) observed the following during a total lunar eclipse: "3 brilliant yellowish-white spots between Picard & Peirce. Phosphor. light distinguished easily against gray-green background of mare. Irreg., intermittent. Did not perceive them all dur. totality. Next day had impression that all of area was less clear & lightly veiled.". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=561 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 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.
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.
On 1893 Apr 01 at UT 22:00 deMoraes of the Azores, Portugal, saw a shaft of light projecting from the Moon. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=280 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1902 Oct 17 at UT 04:35-06:00 Seen by S.J. Johson and also in another report(s) by Brink, Swift, Wilson () observed a "Dark band, no color, across center of moon dur. ecl. Copernicus brighter than Tycho. Aristarchus brightest of all. Drawing by Brink & Wilson at 1725(=0525UT)(Confirm. -- time given=16th at 1635-1800 = 17th at 0435-0600 on present UT system". The Cameron 1978 vatalog ID=314 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1935 Jul 16 at UT 05:01 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 12" reflector) "Photos in lunar ecl. indicate a probable fading of Grim. floor a possible fading of S. tip of Ricc. spot, a possible enlargement of halo around Linne, a possible, but unlikely darkening of Schick's dark areas & no effect on Eratosthenes or white spot E. of Webb. Linne enlargement more pronounced at 1902 ecl. than at any other time. Fading of Ric. spot was pronounced on May 14, 1938". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=413 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1979 Mar 13 (UT not given) an unknown observer (UK?) during a partial lunar eclipse observed an anomolous brightening in the umbra in the form of a large diamond shape between mare Serenitatis and the Moon's limb, just shortly after mid eclipse (UT 21:08).
On 1963 Jul 06 UT 20:35-23:00 during a partial eclipse of the Moon, some feathery fingers of light were seen in the shadow.
On 1884 Oct 04 at UT 22:00 Bye (Brussels, Belgium) observed during an eclipse that the peaks were visible as brilliant points with slight red aureoles during a lunar eclipse. Cameron says that this was a confirmation of #2443. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Parsehlan of England? saw Tycho as a 2nd magnitude star during a total lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=244 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1921 Oct 16 at UT 22:00-00:00 Genin and others (Russia) observed during a partial eclipse that different parts of Aristarchus crater had brightness of phosphorecence. Cameron says that this is independent confirmation. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=383 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 21:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed that the dark spot in Riccioli size increased suddenly during a lunar eclipse as it entered the shadow, before merging with the shadow. The mid eclipse was at 22:03UT. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=774 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 20:30 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union) observed a dark spot in Riccioli that was very dark for 3 minutes, before coming out of shadow - however the dimensions were normal. This was during the lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1305 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 21:00 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union) observed that two large spots in Atlas were not visible in the penumbra after totality (brighter than normal?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 1306 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 J.P. Bagby organized a lunar eclipse observing session in the USA. He recorded 35 bright objects against the Moon, 5 of these were seen by 3 other observers. J. Mavrogianis and 4 other observers observed 25 transient luminous objects - mostly stationary yellow flashes. However another group at Cheyenne noted a 4 sec duration light. This report is described in H. Hars "The Total Lunar Eclipse of November 18, 1956", Strolling Astronomer, 11:64, 1957.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Delambra was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Manilius was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Menelaus was one of four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". At 23:55UT a ray appeared out of the north east rim of menelaus (Normal?). It appeared just before the artea emerged and increased in brightness. At 23:58UT it decreased and continued to do so. The north east edge of Menelaus appeared very dark at the point that the ray was extending from SW edge (a ridge there) and apperared to obscure features along its path (Albedo=9). The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. At 00:05UT the rays were still apparent but seemed to have returned to normal. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1888 Jan 28 ~UT 23:20 Dyer observed that in this fairly bright lunar eclipse was a dark isosceles triangle, with the base to the north. Other observers noted this effect.
Moving glows seen around the middle of the disk during a lunar eclipse.
On 1891 May 23 at 18:36-19:15 UT, Jackson of Sheffield, England, using a 6" refractor, saw "1/2 hour before the end of a totl eclipse, a region of the crater and just north of it, become conspicuous and increased in brightness from then on" Cameron thinks this is just the edge of the shadow and possibly normal. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=268 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 23:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed in Atlas 2 large spots that were not visible in penumbra after totality. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=775 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1954 Jul 16 at UT 01:12 Chernov (Russia, 2" refractor, x33) observed the following for Aristarchus: "Activity noted in it * in extension of Moon's shadow on sky for 12 min during .17phase of ecl.(source gave date as June 16, but ecl was July 16)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=566 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Bright light seen during eclipse. Date given as 8th but the Full Moon was on 6th according to Goldatine's "New & Full Moon's"). ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1. Cameron catalog weight=3. Cameron Catalog ID: 4. Julian date 1096 Aug 06. Gregorian date 1096 Aug 12.
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.
Proclus 1938 Nov 08 UTC 20:00 Observed by Green (England? Seeing = good) "2 bright spots in Schmidt & Wilkins' craterlets. Was struck by whitish aspect of parts of floor -- possibly mists. S.wall concealed by these strong white patches, as if breached ring." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #443.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 18 UTC 09:54 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed change in brightness of the area of over a mag. during the nite. Recorded at Vmag=3.56 first, & a few min(?) later at 4.62. It was .95 mag. brighter (@2.5x) than av. for that age & then returned to normal." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #762.
On 1989 Feb 22 at UT03:48-03:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x56, seeing=4/10 and transparency=4) found that the floor of Proclus was a "uniform grey" shade and the east wall was bright. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=357 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Macrobius 1938 Nov 08 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ? reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID # 444.
Gassendi 1940 Sep 18 UTC 03:15 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12" ? reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor had I=6.1, but I=6.7 & 8.6 on other nites. (same ph. see #469, 472 & 475)" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #474. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard 1864 Oct 16/17 UT 23:00-01:00? Observed by Ingall (Camberwell ?, UK) "Remarkable bright spot" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #135. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1992 Jul 16 at UT 03:32-09:31 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor, x134) detected yellow on the southern rim of Aristarchus, and the colour looked "darker" through a yellow filter and the region was "duller" than normal. The region was 1 intesnsity step brighter on the 2nd measurement, "on all points in it". The comet tail-like ray had 3 sections and was "mottled" in appearance. Finally the Cobra Head region had possible variations in brightness. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=451 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1967 Apr 26 at UT 03:00 Kozyrev (Crimea?, Soviet Union) observed Gas luminescence in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1069 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 09:48 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1984 Nov 10 at UT19:15-19:50 R. Moseley (Coventry, UK, the Moon's altitude was low) noticed that the region from the central peak and over and onto the east wall looked unusual. 8 bands were visible, "two on E. wall of c.p. strongest, surrounding collar grey increasing intensely outward. Band at 2 o'clock position was very dark. Bright spot on W. wall at 4 o'clock position." A sketch was made that illustrates bands on either side with bright patch. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=252 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 Jan 13 at UT 22:15-23:05 J. Pedler (Bristol, UK, seeing=III and transparency=excellent, no spurious colour) detected a blue region on the north of Aristarchus, varying in sharpness/diffuseness. The crater rim in this region could not be descerned. Eleswhere the crater rim was normal as too were other features. When a Moon blink device was used, no colour blink was detected, however through the blue filter the suspected area was bright and the crater rim indistinct. Whereas through the red filter the area looked perfectly normal. At 22:30UT the effect had vanished and everywhere was normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=388 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Mar 04 at UT10:30-10:34 D. Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x344) detected a pin-point light in the shadowed area of Mare Crisium that varied in brightness then faded. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=84 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Jan 14 at UT 01:14-01:55 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing=poor) observed that Aristarchus did not appear normal for this illumination. the northern half of Aristarchus was "2x>" than the southern half of the crater. There were two white patches of apron material near to the crater Herodotus that were 50% of the brightness of the southern half of Aristarchus. Furthermore the southern half of Aristarchus had a circle - "dull patch on inner S wall with a bright point shining through it. (Bartlett's EWBS?)". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=389 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1940 Sep 19 UTC 06:00 Observed by Haas (New Mexico, 12?" reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor, had I= 6.7, but 6 for last nite & 5.6 on others (see #'s 469, 472, & 474)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #475. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1986 Apr 26 at UT 21:00 etimated) H. Miles (Cornwall?, UK) found that Aristarchus was "still brighter in moments of better seeing". The rim could be seen as a complete circle. The Cameron catalog ID=283 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Furnerius A 1983 Jan 02 UT 00:10 H. Hill (UK) observed that this crater was piercingly bright, which he thought was a bit unusual. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1938 May 17 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, USA, 12" reflector?) "Floor-least bit greenish (other colors on other dates, e.g. Je 23, 7/22/37, & 7/15/38)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). ALPO/BAA weight=2. NASA catalog ID #437.
Cleomedes 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.
Aristarchus 1975 Nov 18-19 UT 23:30-00:30? Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU ?) interior corner. (seen occasionally with obscur. but dates not given)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1421."
On 1984 Nov 11 at UT21:00? Marshall (England) noted that there was no normal brightness on the floor to most southernmost craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=253 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 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.
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.
Observed by Dachille & daughter (Univ. Park, Pennsylvania, 10.5" reflector, x75) "Flash -- then a brownish - red color patch. Alt. @ 20deg. (MBMW has Oct. 12, but is 13th UT)". NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #674.
On 1964 Jun 29 at UT 07:05-07:33 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x240, S=5, T=4) suspected a violet glare? on the EWBS of Aristarchus, but was too faint to be certain. The bright art of the floor was granulated and had a ceppery tint. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=827 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Fracastorius 2022 Apr 21 UT 01:35-02:12 A. Amorim (Brazil - 90mm f/10 refractor, 25 & 10mm eyepieces ) observed visually a little bright spot near the centre of the otherwise completely shadow filled crater. The bright spot was surrounded by a coma effect. Clouds intervened but by 02:12 the spot was no longer visible, just a thin patch of light close to the crater's centre. Observations started when the Moon's altitude was 15 deg and ended when it was 23 deg above the horizon. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1964 Jan 05 at UT 22:00? Doherty (Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 3" refractor, 8" or 10" reflector) observed aristarchus to be purplish-blue in colour. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=794 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 Nov 15 UTC 05:55-10:00 Observed by Hall, Johnson, Nordling (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x400), Genatt (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x50 & 20" reflector x400), Wagmann (Pittsburgh, PA, 30" refractor). "Color on c.p. detected with Trident MB, not seen vis. at Port Tobacco. Network alerted & 6 responded. 4 did not see anything unusual; 2 others did & saw red on c.p. in 6-in refr.. but not in 20-in refl. at 400x; other saw indistinctness. Port Tobacco obs. took 5 rolls of film in blue & red & neutral. Phenom. not detectable on them, but focus was poor. Blue image had most detail, whereas would expect red or neutral to. Phenom. still present at dawn in Moon Blink device." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #914. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1983 Jan 05 at UT22:00 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) noticed some colour on Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=195 and the weight= 2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ptolemaeus 1825 UT 23:45 Observed by Schwabe (Germany?) "Bright spot" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #108. ALPO/BAA weight=3.