TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: Chile - Cerro_Tololo



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


2023-Nov-01 UT 07:10-09:04 Ill=86% Alphonsus observed by Morgan_P on 1972-7-29

     Alphonsus 1972 Jul 29 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (England, UK) 
     "Orange spot just W. of c.p. on central ridge; circular area @ 15-25km 
     diam, larger than c.p. Was bright orange then turned orange-brown 
     toward center. Central 4,5km was darker than rest; bownish-black with 
     blue-white specks flashing in center. Obscur. there but ridge clear 
     elsewhere. The dark spot SW of c.p. could not be seentho outside of 
     color area. Sketch. It had appearance of dome of atm. thicker at 
     center. Never seen before in 11y. Next nite brighter. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1337. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-01 UT 07:14-09:00 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Corralitos on 1970-2-24

     Aristarchus 1970 Feb 24 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump 
     (Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink) 
     "Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to 
     clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.


2023-Nov-02 UT 04:01-07:34 Ill=79% Ross_D observed by Reneau on 1964-2-2 *

     On 1964 Feb 02 at UT08:30-09:40 G.Reneau and B.Crowe (2.4" 
     refractor, x90)observed Ross D to be double. This was during a 
     time when observers were looking for a Ranger crash plume. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=799 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-02 UT 05:44-06:23 Ill=78% 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.


2023-Nov-02 UT 05:44-06:19 Ill=78% 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. 


2023-Nov-02 UT 07:15-09:09 Ill=78% Alphonsus observed by Morgan_P on 1972-7-30

     Alphonsus 1972 Jul 30 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (UK 
     using a reflector) "Orange glow, brighter this nite than last 
     nite. Following nites were cloudy. Aristarchus and Gassendi 
     were negative." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1338.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-05 UT 08:49-09:49 Ill=50% Alphonsus observed by Alter on 1956-10-26

     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.


2023-Nov-05 UT 09:09-09:49 Ill=50% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1980-7-5

     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.


2023-Nov-05 UT 08:27-09:21 Ill=50% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-09:26 Ill=41% Aristarchus observed by Firsoff on 1955-7-13

     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.


2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-08:41 Ill=41% Grimaldi observed by Taylor_DB on 1972-8-2

     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.


2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-09:03 Ill=41% Montes_Spitzbergen observed by Madej_P on 1980-7-6

     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.


2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-08:25 Ill=41% Tycho observed by Darling_D on 1990-12-10

     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.


2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-09:26 Ill=41% Copernicus observed by Brook_C on 1996-9-6

     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.


2023-Nov-06 UT 08:08-09:20 Ill=40% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-07 UT 08:32-09:20 Ill=31% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-08 UT 08:55-09:47 Ill=23% Herodotus observed by Firsoff on 1955-7-15

     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.


2023-Nov-08 UT 08:55-09:47 Ill=23% Aristarchus observed by Moeller_J on 1987-10-17

     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.


2023-Nov-08 UT 08:55-09:19 Ill=23% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-15 UT 23:13-01:27 Ill=7% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1969-10-14 *

     On 1969 Oct 14 at UT 00:00-00:30 Celis et al. (Valparaiso, 
     Chile, seeing=good and transparency=good). observed Aristarchus 
     and found it to be: "Scintillating in irreg. way. Pulses of 1m 
     each time changing with normal & irreg. periods. Best time to 
     see this is 2-3d age. Brightenings comparable to 7.0-7.5 mag. 
     stars, at age 2.2d;7.6-8.0 mag. at age 3.0 & 8.5-9.0 mag. at 
     4.2d. Moon obs. from age 1d to 62d with several refr. & refl. in 
     program of obs. of scintillation in ashen light. 
     (Atmospheric?)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1203 and weight=1. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-15 UT 23:44-01:39 Ill=8% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-16 UT 23:14-00:35 Ill=14% Bullialdus observed by Hobdell on 1981-7-6

     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.


2023-Nov-17 UT 00:48-01:09 Ill=15% Earthshine observed by Nicoles on 1909-1-25

     On 1909 Jan 25 at 19:30 UT Nicoles and Krebs (France?) noticed that the 
     dark side of the Moon glowed red - Cameron suggsts special terrestrial 
     atmospheric effects? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=328 and weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-16 UT 23:45-02:23 Ill=15% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-17 UT 23:15-00:39 Ill=23% Aristarchus observed by Struve_F on 1822-1-27

     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.


2023-Nov-17 UT 23:15-01:04 Ill=23% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1969-10-16 *

     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.


2023-Nov-17 UT 23:15-23:19 Ill=23% Copernicus observed by Miles_H on 1990-1-1

     On 1990 Jan 01 at UT 17:29 H. Miles (Cornwall, UK) observed that 
     Copernicus had a faint glow in it. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=385 and 
     the weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-17 UT 23:16-23:50 Ill=23% Aristarchus observed by Amery_GW on 1983-2-17

     On 1983 Feb 17 at 19:00?UT G. Amery (Reading, UK) noticed that 
     Aristarchus was not visible in Earthshine, despite other less prominent 
     features being seen. The observation was confirmed by other observers. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=204 and the weight=2. The 
     ALPo/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-17 UT 23:16-23:50 Ill=23% Messier observed by Amery_GW on 1983-2-17

     On 1983 Feb 17 at 19:00?UT G. Amery (Reading, UK) noticed that 
     Messier was ill-defined. The Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=204 and 
     the weight=2. The ALPo/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-18 UT 01:24-02:05 Ill=24% Grimaldi observed by Schmitt on 1972-12-10

     On 1972 Dec 10 at UT21:11 Schmitt, whilst orbiting the Moon on Apollo 
     17 saw a flash in Grimaldi. When questioned by Cameron upon return to 
     Earth, he said that he was dark adapted at the time and was unable to 
     say whether it was a cosmic ray or an impact flash. Cameron says that 
     there have been many similar reports in the past from Earth-based 
     observers e.g. TLP report No. 1167). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1352 
     and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-17 UT 23:46-02:58 Ill=24% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-18 UT 23:16-00:17 Ill=33% Aristarchus observed by Stretton on 1794-3-7

     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.


2023-Nov-18 UT 23:16-01:53 Ill=33% Ross_D observed by Bender on 1964-2-19 *

     SE of Ross D 1964 Feb 19 UT 03:00 Observed by Bender (Whittier, CA, 
     USA, 19?" reflector) "Variations in the ring" NASA catalog weight=1. 
     NASA catalog ID #800. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-18 UT 23:16-23:52 Ill=33% Mare_Crisium observed by Foley_PW on 1983-2-18

     On 1983 Feb 18 at 19:00?UT P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) noted that the 
     southern Mare Crisium appeared to be obscured by a pale grey haze. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=205 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-18 UT 23:16-23:52 Ill=33% Torricelli_B observed by Foley_PW on 1983-2-18

     On 1983 Feb 18 at 19:00?UT P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) noted that Toricelli B 
     was steel blue in colour and this spread 10-15 miles outside the 
     crater. This was odd because Torricelli B was only 6 miles in size. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=205 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-19 UT 02:20-02:34 Ill=34% Deseilligny observed by Persson on 1971-2-1

     Near Desseilgny in Mare Serenitatis (29E, 25N) 1971 Feb 01 UT 19:40-
     20:15 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, Denmark, 2.5" refractor, x100, S=G) 
     "Obscur. (blurred & dark) starting between Plinius & Menelaus moving 
     towards Posidonius. Normal after 2 min. A little crater (white spot) 
     periodically disappeared for several secs regularly every few min. 
     There was haze above onlt this spot. A tiny crater SE of it was invis. 
     till 2015h then became clear & steady. Color was reddish-brown. 
     Drawing. (Apollo 14 watch)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog 
     ID 1293.


2023-Nov-19 UT 02:41-02:56 Ill=35% Mare_Orientale observed by Cernan on 1972-12-11

     On 1972 Dec 11 at UT22:28 Cernan, on board Apollo 17, saw a flash on 
     the east rille in Mare Orientale (88W, 20S) as he orbited the Moon. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog weight=1354 and the weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-18 UT 23:47-02:58 Ill=35% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-19 UT 23:37-00:15 Ill=45% Censorinus observed by Cook_MC on 1983-4-19

     On 1983 Apr 19 at 21:45UT M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) reported that 
     Censorinus' exterior white patch was grayish at this time and there was 
     a "momentary glow outisde the crater to the North West. The Crater 
     Extinction Device brightness measurement for Censorinus was 4.0 whereas 
     Proclus was 4.4. Cook was expecting a lower CED brightness measurement. 
     Foley notes that Censorinus is usually brighter than Proclus. On 1983 
     Jan 29 Chapman obtained a very high brightness measurement for this 
     spot. The Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=212 and the weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-20 UT 00:11-00:55 Ill=45% Torricelli_B observed by Foley_PW on 1983-2-19

     On 1983 Feb 19 at 20:00UT P.W. Foley (Maidstone, Kent, UK, 12" 
     reflector) noticed a deep steel blue colour inside Toricelli B with a 
     lighter colour about 10-15 miles outside. Foley came to the conclusion 
     that this was too visible for its size. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension 
     ID=206 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-20 UT 02:15-03:40 Ill=46% Unknown observed by Paolo_F on 1997-4-14

     On 1997 Apr 14 at UT 20:00-22:00 F. Paolo (Legnano, Italy) 
     photographed a lunar flare on the lunar limb.


2023-Nov-20 UT 02:31-03:40 Ill=46% Alphonsus observed by McLaria on 1965-5-8

     Alphonsus 1965 May 08 UTC 05:47-05:59 Observed by McLaria 
     (Huntsville, Alabama, USA, 16" reflector, S=9) "Light flashes 
     on c.p. color detected by Trident M.B." NASA catalog weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID #875. ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2023-Nov-19 UT 23:47-03:42 Ill=46% Earthshine: Alpha Monocerotids: ZHR=5 (<400) vel=65km/s

2023-Nov-20 UT 23:18-01:11 Ill=56% Archimedes observed by Burnerd on 1922-5-4

     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.


2023-Nov-20 UT 23:18-00:36 Ill=56% Mons_Pico observed by Quinn on 1986-11-9

     On 1986 Nov 09 at UT 23:00 Quinn (Glebview, IL, USA, 8" reflector, x49-
     x305) found īn 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.


2023-Nov-20 UT 23:41-00:37 Ill=56% Hipparchus_L observed by Coates_J on 1979-5-4

     On 1979 May 04 at 21:30-22:00UT Coates detected a star-like point 
     inside Hipparchus L crater using averted vision. Cameron in her 2006 
     catalog extension comments that Hipparchus L is a highlands impact 
     crater with a rille on the western ejecta blanket. The crater is the 
     smallest one in a chain that are sequenced to be half the size of the 
     previous crater in the chain. Apparently the largest crater in the 
     chain is Hind with a largely landslide covered floor - although on the 
     south is a dome? with a summit crater. Cameron's 2006 catalog extension 
     gives this TLP an ID of 51 and a weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.  


2023-Nov-21 UT 00:09-00:58 Ill=56% Torricelli_B observed by Foley_PW on 1983-2-20

     On 1983 Feb 20 at 20:00UT P.W. Foley (Maidstone, Kent, UK, 12" 
     reflector) noticed a deep steel blue colour inside Toricelli B with a 
     lighter colour about 10-15 miles outside. Foley came to the conclusion 
     that this was too visible for its size. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension 
     ID=206 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 00:24-02:09 Ill=56% Montes_Teneriffe observed by Hart_R on 1854-12-27

     Montes Teneriffe 1854 Dec 27 UT 18:00-23:00, Observed by 
     Hart & others (Glasgow, Scotland, 10" reflector), "2 luminous 
     fiery spots on bright side on either side of a ridge, 
     contrasting color. Seemed to be 2 active volcanoes. Ridge was 
     normal color. Spots were yellow or flame color. Never seen 
     before in 40 yrs. of observing." Please try to observe this 
     when the Moon is low on the horizon to see if this mimics
     the effects seen? NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #129. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 00:32-02:23 Ill=57% Alphonsus observed by Jasmin_G on 2003-4-10

     On 2003 Apr 10 at 00:40UT a GLR observer G. Jasmin (Quebec, Canada, 
     using a 10" F-10 Schmidt Cassegrain) took a photograph of Alphonsus 
     crater on Kodak 400ASA film with an exposure of 1/30th sec. There was a 
     light visible (diameter 10 km) inside Alphonsus and the effect was 
     present for 5 minutes. The observer commented that they have seen a 
     light in this crater many times before, but never as long as 5 minutes.
     This report was submitted to the GLR group in Italy. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 00:49-02:41 Ill=57% Theaetetus observed by Moore_P on 1952-12-24

     Thaetetus 1952 Dec 24 UT 20:00? Observed by Moore (England?) 
     "Bright spot, hazy line of light" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA 
     catalog ID 556. ALPO/BAA weigh=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 01:37-03:34 Ill=57% Chacornac observed by Khachatryan_S on 2009-8-28

     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.


2023-Nov-21 UT 01:41-03:32 Ill=57% Plato observed by Lade on 1889-6-6

     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.


2023-Nov-21 UT 02:13-03:25 Ill=57% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1988-2-25

     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.


2023-Nov-21 UT 04:01-04:18 Ill=58% Alphonsus observed by Kane_D on 1993-6-27

     On 1993 Jun 27 at UT 19:55-20:21 and 20:24-21:04) D. Kane (England? UK, 
     4" refractor) discovered that the central peak of Alphonsus crater was 
     very bright. The central peak was also brighter in red than in blue 
     light. However G. North (Herstmonceux, UK, 6" reflector, x135, seeing 
     V-III) and M. Cook (Frimley, UK, 4" reflcrctor, x10, seeing=III) 
     observed that the central peak was normal, however they did not use 
     filters. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 23:19-00:00 Ill=67% Ross_D observed by Capen_CF on 1964-4-21

     Ross D 1964 Apr 21 UT 04:23-05:01 Observed by the Capens (CA, 
     USA, 16" and 6", seeing 3-5, transparency 5+) "Obscuration of 
     its rim" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #808. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 23:19-00:19 Ill=67% Plato observed by King_N on 1983-4-21

     On 1983 Apr 21 at UT 21:55-22:05 N. King (Winnersh, Berkshire, 
     UK, using a 150cm f/8 reflector, with seeing I and 
     transparency good, little spurious colour, just a little in 
     Plato). Although observing since 21:25UT the observer noticed  
     a just detectable faint green colour just after the dark shade 
     around the inner eastern crater rim. The effect faded and by 
     22:05UT had completely gone. This report is not in the Cameron 
     2006 catalog. It is a BAA report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-21 UT 23:19-23:32 Ill=67% Aristarchus observed by Madej_P on 1984-12-31

     Although the crater was on the night side, a small bright spot
     was seen. This was blue, almost UV, and equivalent to a star of
     magnitude 2. It flashed over intervals of about 30 seconds
     and changed in colour from UV to blue. The BAA Lunar Section
     TLP network was alerted. Mobberly and J.Cook did not see much
     although J. Cook may have seen something, but located else where?
     Cameron lists this as a confirmed? observation? The Cameron
     2006 TLP xtension catalog has this TLP with an ID No. of 258
     and a weight of 4. The ALPO/BAA weight is 2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 00:07-01:00 Ill=68% Torricelli_B observed by Foley_PW on 1983-2-21

     On 1983 Feb 21 at 20:00UT P.W. Foley (Maidstone, Kent, UK, 12" 
     reflector) noticed a deep steel blue colour inside Toricelli B with a 
     lighter colour about 10-15 miles outside. Foley came to the conclusion 
     that this was too visible for its size. Cameron 2006 Catalog extension 
     ID=206 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 00:12-00:32 Ill=68% Alphonsus observed by Brook_C on 2004-2-29

     Alphonsus 2004 Feb 29 UT 19:00-19:15 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, 
     England, 60mm OG x120) "Checked central peak of Alphonsus using 60mm OG 
     x120 + right angle prism. Moon at very high elevation, seeing excellent 
     once clouds had dispersed, transparency also excellent. Time of 
     observation 19-00 hrs UT to 19-15 hrs UT. Noticed fluctuation of 
     brightness of A's central peak compared with the peak of Arzachel. 
     Alphonsus' peak generally brighter." BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 00:20-02:07 Ill=68% Tycho observed by Albert_J on 2010-8-19

     On 2010 Aug 19 at UT 00:50-01:02 J.Albert (Lakeworth, FL, USA, 
     C11, Transparency 3, Seeing 7-8, 86F and very humid. Oberver 
     checking out repeat illumination condition appearence for Tycho 
     concerning LTP #468 in the 1978 Cameron catalog. Did not see the 
     effect from the original TLP report, but did see, immediately at 
     looking at Tycho a very faint hint of redness in a pencil thin 
     arc (< 1/4 circumference of the rim) confined to the top of the 
     rim of the well-lit north east wall. Coloured arc similar in 
     thickness to Rupes Recta, but not as sharply defined. The outer 
     (E) edge was perhaps sharper than the inner edge. The redness 
     was more on the inside of the top of the rim. The outside of the 
     rim was bright white. This effect was seen in three different 
     eyepieces, at 311x, 224x and 400x. Checked for the effect on 
     other craters nearby but could not see this effect anywhere 
     else. The colour had dissapeared by 01:02UT. The fade took about 
     1-2 minutes. Observation of Tycho continued until 01:06UT, but 
     all seemed normal. Quick checks were made again on Tycho 
     periodically until 02:50UT but the colour was not seen again. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-22 UT 00:33-01:59 Ill=68% Linne observed by Tacchini on 1868-7-28

     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.


2023-Nov-22 UT 00:49-01:43 Ill=68% Messier observed by Robinson_JH on 1979-7-3

     On 1979 Jul 03 at UT 20:55-21:20 J-H. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 
     10" reflector, seeing II) observed that Messier was brighter than 
     Messier A. No colour was observed. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID is 58 
     and the weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 01:20-03:55 Ill=68% Ross_D observed by Harris on 1964-2-22 *

     On 1964 Feb 22 at UT 05:00 Harris (Whittier, CA, 19" reflector, x100) 
     observed the appearance of a ring to the south east of Ross D. Cameron 
     says that 7 persons have seen this over a 2.5 year period. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=801 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 02:37-04:33 Ill=68% Copernicus observed by Firsoff on 1955-7-28

     Copernicus 1955 Jul 28 UT 20:20 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, England, 
     6.5" reflector x200) "Great brilliance of the terraces in E(IAU?) wall 
     system(?) gets specular refl. (he gave 0820UT, but must have meant 
     2020" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog No. #600.


2023-Nov-22 UT 03:11-04:52 Ill=69% Aristarchus observed by Spencer_S on 1976-6-6

     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.


2023-Nov-22 UT 03:22-04:52 Ill=69% Atlas observed by Andre on 1966-12-21

     Atlas 1966 Dec 21 UT 17:10 Observed by Andre (Belgium, 3" refractor) 
     "Bright spot on SE part of floor, not seen in photo on 12/18/66" NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1003.


2023-Nov-22 UT 03:28-04:52 Ill=69% Copernicus observed by Darling_D on 1990-8-30

     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.


2023-Nov-22 UT 03:28-04:52 Ill=69% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 1990-8-30

     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.


2023-Nov-22 UT 03:47-04:52 Ill=69% Copernicus observed by Horner_E on 2012-9-24

     2012 Sep 24 UT 22:00-23:00 Copernicus. E. Horner (Salisbury, 
     UK, 15cm reflector) observed a prominent red arc where the 
     sunlit part of the interior wall met the shadow. Sometimes the 
     arc was 1/4 the way around the interior, and sometimes half of 
     the way around. Telescope moved, but the red arc stayed where 
     it was. Eyepieces change, but the effect remained. Other parts 
     of the Moon checked, but no red seen. There were however 
     splashes of green e.g. Longomontanus on the terminator, 
     elsewhere further inland from the termionator, and little 
     splashes of green on Mare Frigoras - but lasting a brief time. 
     The red colour was as strong as a red LED and the green similar 
     to that of the northern lights. The observer's husband was asked 
     to independetly check Copernicus and remarked that he could see 
     a little bit of green at the top and some red near the bottom, 
     along the line of the internal shadow. Although there were 
     checks for red elsewhere on the Moon and none were seen, the 
     Moon was starting to get low and it is typical of spurious 
     colour in a few respects. Therefore the ALPO/BAA weight=1 for 
     safety.


2023-Nov-22 UT 04:03-04:48 Ill=69% Plato observed by Carle on 1952-2-5

     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.


2023-Nov-22 UT 04:37-04:52 Ill=69% Mons_La_Hire observed by Geisel_M on 1972-11-15

     Mons la Hire 1972 Nov 15 UT 09:45-10:18 M.Geisel (Brisbane, 
     Australia, 12.5" f/8 reflector, x90) discovered the TLP, P. 
     Anderson (9.5" reflector) independently confirmed that the TLP
     had an effect in his Moon Blink device - but the effect 
     (suspected that the blink was caused by the extreme nrightness 
     of the mountain?) was weak and thought it not worth further 
     investigation. Photographs taken by Anderson. Geisel believes 
     the effect to be real and states that the area remained sharp 
     and clear throughout. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 23:19-00:42 Ill=78% Plato observed by Porter on 1976-9-4

     Plato 1976 Sep 04 UT 02:35-03:35 Observed by Porter 
     (Sarragansett?, Rhode Island, USA, 6" reflector x100, S=5, 
     T=?) "At 0235h albedo of floor was est. at 3. At 0325h the pt. 
     was albedo =1, 2 whole steps darker than earlier & noticeable 
     to the obs. 10-15 min later it returned to normal. (the few 
     meas. of albedo for this age were 1.5-2 which suggests that 
     the meas. of 3 was the anomalous one. Another pt. did 
     darken -- as reported). NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID 
     #1448. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 23:19-23:45 Ill=78% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-2-3

     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.


2023-Nov-23 UT 00:15-01:01 Ill=78% Ross_D observed by Cross on 1964-4-22

     Ross D vicinity 1964 Apr 22 UT 05:43-0637 Observed by Cross et 
     al. (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x800-1200 & filters, S=7-
     8, T=1) "Gas cloud over it & its companion; everywhere else was 
     fine detail" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #809. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-23 UT 00:34-01:42 Ill=78% Daniell observed by Saxton on 1979-7-4

     Daniell 1979 Jul 04 UT 20:40-21:19 Observed by Saxton (UK?, 216mm 
     refractor?, seeing III, transparency: Good) "noticed that the east 
     end of Daniell was bright and fuzzy and had somewhat poorly defined
     edge to the bright part. A sketch was made, and possibly shows
     the same as in past reports" BAA Lunar Section Report. Cameron
     2006 extension catalog ID=59 and weight=3. Observer located in
     Leeds, England and used a 9" reflector x250. Seeing=III and
     transparency=good. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
     
     


2023-Nov-23 UT 01:18-03:09 Ill=78% Plato observed by Davies_H on 1988-10-20

     H. Davies (Llamandel, Swansea, UK, using a 3" refractor,
     detected a short duration reddish hue along the inner NE-NW? 
     rim (4-7 O'Clock location. Sketch supplied to Foley (BAA 
     coordinator). No similar effect seen elsewhere. A.C. Cook 
     (Frimley, UK) detected spurious colour on several craters, 
     including Plato that night. Cameron 2006 Catalog Extension ID=
     337 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-23 UT 01:31-02:22 Ill=78% Bullialdus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-9-15

     Colour seen, mostly blueness on south rim and exterior of south
     rim at Bullialdus crater. Blueness seen too on Plato on inner SSW
     rim, but no colour reported on any other craters. Seeing III,
     12" reflector used x200 and x360.


2023-Nov-23 UT 01:31-02:22 Ill=78% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-9-15

     Colour seen, mostly blueness on inner SSW rim. Blueness also seen
     on south rim and exterior of south rim at Bullialdus crater. No colour
     reported on any other craters. Seeing III, 12" reflector used x200 and 
     x360.


2023-Nov-23 UT 01:38-03:32 Ill=78% Mare_Crisium observed by Arsyukhin on 1981-6-12

     Arsyukhin and others (Moscow, USSR), with naked eye and binouculars 
     saw three dark spots suddenly appear on Mare Crisium and disappear 
     approximately 30 minutes later. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=145
     and catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-23 UT 01:38-03:32 Ill=78% Plato observed by Arsyukhin on 1981-6-12

     Arsyukhin and others (Moscow, USSR), with naked eye and binouculars 
     saw TLP activity in Plato that Cameron thinks confirms what UK
     observers saw later. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=145
     and catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-23 UT 02:13-04:00 Ill=78% Alphonsus observed by Jenning on 1966-4-1

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 01 UT(?) 03:00-03:20 Observed by Jenning, 
     Harris (Coral Estates, CA, USA, 12" reflector) "Red patch from 
     c.p. to W. wall (no confirm. from Corralitos obs. moon blink 
     device & obs. at that time)" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID #924. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-23 UT 02:47-04:15 Ill=79% Agrippa observed by Capron on 1878-12-4

     Agrippa and vicinity 1878 Dec 04 UT 20:00? Observed by Capron (France?) 
     "Odd, misty look as if vapor were in or about them" NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #209.


2023-Nov-23 UT 04:54-05:22 Ill=79% Copernicus observed by Johnstone_GH on 1954-11-6

     Observed by G.H. Johnstone of Albuquerque, NM, USA on 1954 Nov 05 UT 
     20:00 (according to Cameron), but 02:00-04:00 according to the
     original observation and at colongitudes 34.7 to 35.7 deg. 4" 
     reflector, x150 used. The obsewrver reported that the western part 
     (about 1/3rd of the interior) was pitch black with shadow. However 
     there was a zone about as wide, or perhaps only a fourth of the total 
     width that was distinctly a lighter bluish shade, almost like twilight. 
     The shadows of the peaks on the western edge of the rim were clearly 
     seen crossing this bluish shadowed area. Then this area ended sharply, 
     and the farside was bathed in light from the rising sun. The shadows of
     the peak were sharply defined across the twilight zone, and the edge of 
     the pitch black shadow was easily defined but not as sharp as the
     darker shadows crossing the the blue twilight zone. The observer 
     checked other craters but did not see this condition in any of them - 
     they all had the abrupt division between black and white that we would
     normally expect to see. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=579 and weight=2.
     Reference 1962 edition of ALPO's Journal: The Stolling Astronomer.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-23 UT 23:20-00:12 Ill=87% Torricelli_B observed by Cook_MC on 1983-4-23

     A blue tinge was seen inside and outside the crater
     perimeter. The surrounding halo lost brightness that
     was observed on 1993 Jan 29. Observed on Apr 19, 20 and 28th.
     Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=213 and weight=5.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-24 UT 00:11-02:03 Ill=87% Torricelli_B observed by North_G on 1990-1-7

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 00:51-01:51 Ill=87% Proclus observed by Firsoff on 1954-9-8

     Brilliant blue color seen at first for seconds, later for min 
     2h later, in blue filter. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 (high).
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID 572.


2023-Nov-24 UT 01:11-02:15 Ill=87% Tycho observed by Taylor_DB on 1971-11-28

     Tycho 2971 Nov 28 UT 21:58-22:05 observed by D.B. Taylor (Dundee, 
     UK, darker area inside the crater (NE and SE floor) in a Moon 
     Blink device. However the observer does not report through which 
     filter ir was darker. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 01:38-03:10 Ill=87% Plato observed by Watkins_E on 1971-9-30

     Plato 1971 Oct 30 UT 19:35-20:55 E.Watkins (Braintree, UK, 4.5" 
     reflector, x45,x150, x225), thought he saw a faint patch at 
     19:35 and it still was visible at 19:40. At 19:50-19:55 he saw 
     what may have been the remainder. At 20:55 he noticed a shadow 
     in the area. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 04:11-05:51 Ill=88% Swift observed by Wilkins_HP on 1927-5-12

     Peice A (Swift=IAU name?) 1927 May 12 UT 22:03 Observed by Wilkins 
     (England, 15" reflector) "Complete obscuration of crater. Saw no trace 
     of it. It was vis. May 11 & faint on May 13. 3x in 1948 Moore saw whole 
     area misty gray & devoid of detail, whereas surroundings were sharp & 
     clear. Birt also found it invis. at times in late 1800's" NASA catalog 
     weight=4. NASA catalog ID #394. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-24 UT 04:18-05:51 Ill=88% Plato observed by Fauth on 1906-3-6

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 04:37-05:51 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Weier_D on 1990-1-8

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 05:27-05:51 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Price_M on 1981-6-13

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 05:27-05:51 Ill=88% Plato observed by Price_M on 1981-6-13

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 05:32-05:51 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Armitage_J on 2006-2-9

     Observer noted a bright spot on the interior west wall that seemed
     brighter than what they would have expected. unfortunately the precise
     time of this observation was not recorded so the moon-rise and 
     midnight UT values are used to place a limit on the time of 
     observation. Images by Shaw taken at UT 1754, 18:45 and 23:13
     do not exhibit the effect.


2023-Nov-24 UT 05:43-05:51 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Amery_GW on 1980-7-23

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 05:47-05:51 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1984-1-14

     On 1984 Jan 14 at UT 20:00 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed that 
     Aristarchus was brighter than it normally is at sunrise. No 
     quantitative measurements were made though. The Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=238 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:18 Ill=93% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1939-8-27

     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.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:27 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Budine on 1964-2-25

     Cobra Head, Aristarchus 1964 Feb 25 UT 02:37-02:38, 02:39-02:42 
     Observed by Budine (Binghamton, New York, USA, 4" refractor, x250, S=6, 
     T=4) "Red flashes" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #
     802.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:13 Ill=93% Proclus observed by Farrant_M on 1972-12-17

     Proclus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 18:30 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 
     8.5" reflector) "Crater appeared very bright (Apollo 17 Watch)." NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1359.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-23:33 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Baumeister on 1973-8-10

     Aristarchus 1973 Aug 10 UTC 20:14 observed by Baumeister 
     (48.63N, 9.25E, 110mm reflector, T=2, S=2) "Orange to red 
     colours at the crater floor disappeared until 21:04" - 
     Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), 
     p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:09 Ill=93% Plato observed by Robinson_JH on 1973-8-10

     Plato 1973 Aug 10 UT 22:45 observed by Robinson (Devon, UK). 
     Observer noticed that the lighter areas on the floor were more 
     distinct in red than in the blue filter. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:24 Ill=93% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1976-9-6

     Proclus 1976 Sep 06 UT 02:00 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 
     4.5" reflector 45-300x, S=3, T=5) "Nothing vis. on floor of 2deg 
     brightness. Usually floor ray & Proc. A are vis. at this col. & c.p. is 
     5 deg bright. (must have been 2 deg tonite)." NASA catalog weight=4. 
     NASA catalog ID #1450.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:20 Ill=93% Torricelli_B observed by Cook_MC on 1983-4-24

     All observers saw a blue tinge seen inside and outside the 
     crater. Marshall observed a bright spot in the middle of 
     the crater floor and thought perhaps that it was a central
     peak. No central peak can be found on Lunar Orbiter images.
     Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=214 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA
     weight=4.


2023-Nov-24 UT 23:21-00:56 Ill=93% Encke_B observed by Blanco_J on 1990-9-1

     Blanco, J. Vidal, of Gijon, Spain (3" refractor x72)
     noticed an unfamiliar very bright center near to Encke. 
     Cameron suspects that this was Encke B crater
     on the basis that it is a prominent small crater
     near to Encke. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=410
     and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-25 UT 01:13-02:42 Ill=94% Daniell observed by Crick on 1979-7-6

     Daniell 1979 Jul 06 UT 21:15-22:30 Crick (Belgium, 6" 
     reflector, Seeing=II and transparency=good.) noticed 
     obscuration on a bright spot on the south east wall. This spot 
     was quite prominent through a red Wratten 25 filter. The floor 
     was very dark. Other craters were checked and were normal. A 
     sketch was supplied and the position was the same as in other 
     earlier reports. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=60 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2023-Nov-25 UT 01:29-03:10 Ill=94% Plato observed by Cook_MC on 1987-2-10

     Plato 1987 Feb 10 UT 21:05-22:10. M. Cook (Frimley, UK), "NE 
     ray distinct & also floor E of it, not distinct as on Dec 13 & 
     Jan 11, while March 10, 11 & 12 seen by Price, North, Peters, 
     Foley & M Cook, where rim was clear and sharp." - quote from 
     the 2006 Cameron Catalog extension - TLP ID=297 and weight=5. 
     Cameron gives the observers confirming this TLP as: M. Cook, 
     G. North and Davies. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-25 UT 01:43-03:10 Ill=94% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1949-11-3

     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.


2023-Nov-25 UT 02:09-03:49 Ill=94% Kepler observed by Lugo on 1954-11-7

     Kepler 1954 Nov 07 UT 23:20 Observed by F.A. Lugo (Caracus, 
     Venezuela, 3.5" scope x125) Bright red star=like point just 
     outside E.wall - visible for an hour. NASA catalog weight=3. 
     NASA catalog ID #580. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-25 UT 02:21-03:31 Ill=94% Aristillus observed by Berger on 1972-12-17

     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.


2023-Nov-25 UT 02:58-04:15 Ill=94% Herodotus observed by Beaumont_S on 1993-9-28

     On 1993 Sep 28 at UT 04:30-06:10 S.Beaumont (Cambridge, UK)observed 
     that the north east edge of Herodotus appeared as a "highland area 
     spilling over into" the Cobra's Head border or "overlook". The shadow 
     on the elevation was contiguous with a similar shadow over the Cobra's 
     Head "like a darkening of the terrain. Shadow appears softer diffused 
     without sharp bounds of most Lunar shadows. sketch. S. edge of crater 
     started to appear at 0615". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=468 and the 
     weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 as the date or UT are wrong.


2023-Nov-25 UT 04:19-05:53 Ill=94% Plato observed by Fauth on 1906-3-7

     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.


2023-Nov-25 UT 05:46-06:19 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1984-1-15

     Foley (Kent, UK) saw the west wall dull and stongly coloured. Moore 
     (Sussex, UK) saw the wall as normal. However Cameron points out that 
     Foley (Kent, UK) is a lot more Blue/UV sensitive than Moore. Mosely 
     (Covington, UK) at 22:10 UT noticed a brightening on the East wall and 
     at 01:10-01:25 UT suspected that the interior had a weak yellow-green 
     cast to it. Cook (Frimley, UK) states that orange colour was within the
     interior crater, but green beyond the east rim at the 9 O'Clock and
     the south east corner to floor blue/mauvre beyond the northern rim 
     NW/WSW. Foley sstates that orange and blue/mauvre might be spurious 
     colour, but green one cannot get this way. Cameon suggests chromatic 
     aberatons as a possibility but thinks that the observers concerned were 
     experienced enough to recognize this if it were the cause. Cameron 2006 
     catalog extension ID=239 and weight=0. Moore used a 15?" refletor and 
     Foley used a 12" refletor. Mosely experienced II seeing and good 
     transparency. Cook had III seeing and also good transparency. P. 
     Grego made an observation this night too. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-25 UT 06:08-06:19 Ill=94% Plato observed by Birt_WR on 1870-5-12

     Plato 1870 May 12 UTC 22:00 Observed by Birt (England) 
     "Extraordinary display of lights. Says not effect of sunlight" 
     However an article by Nigel Logshaw in the Feb 2014 LSC suggests 
     that it was probably just normal fine scale spots and streaks on 
     the floor of the crater. NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=
     1. NASA catalog ID #167.


2023-Nov-25 UT 06:14-06:19 Ill=94% Tycho observed by Moore_P on 1980-7-24

     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.


2023-Nov-25 UT 23:52-00:21 Ill=98% Montes_Haemus observed by Cooke_S on 1821-1-16

     On 1821 Jan 16 at UT 21:00 S. Cooke (Stonehouse, UK) An 
     effusion of  smoke effect, which lasted about a minute, seen. 
     It appeared like the fluttering of a bird and passed over the 
     Moon before it evaporated, and must have been foreshortened, 
     as it seemed in effect to have passed over the whole disc, 
     starting from west of Menelaus, and near Plinius. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2023-Nov-25 UT 23:52-00:09 Ill=98% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1978-8-16

     Peter Foley (Kent, UK, 8" reflector, seeing=II) noticed that
     the floor beneath the north wall, and the area over the north
     wall were indistinct (almost out of focus). Despite looking
     elsewhere in the crater and surrounds, no other blurring
     (obscuration of detail) could be seen, indeed everywhere else
     was sharp and detailed. Foley tried several eyepieces but this
     made no difference. He used a crater extinction device but
     found no variations in brightness. There was a slight
     darkening when he used a red filter in the Moon Blink device.
     The obscuration effect weakened between UT20:56 and 21:10,
     was difficult to see at 21:13 and had finished by 00:15.
     Patrick Moore (12" reflector, Dublin, Ireland) saw nothing 
     unusual when he started observing at UT 22:00. Cameron says 
     "Photos marked at location of phenomenon". Cameron 2006 
     extension catalog ID=37 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-25 UT 23:52-01:17 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1979-8-6

     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.


2023-Nov-25 UT 23:52-01:07 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1985-12-25

     Louderback observed that the south west wall was a creamy deep yellow.
     There was also strong fluorescent blue on the west wall of the Cobra
     Head - Schroter's Valley area and this was similar to the violet glare
     seen on Aristarchus at times. Violet was seen between Aristarchus and
     the Cobra Head. Seeing coditions were poor. Brightening of a point
     near C occurred roughly every 10-15 seconds and lasted 0.5 sec -
     (Cameron concludes that this was not due to the Earth's atmosphere).
     A 0.2 step drop in brightness was seen on point A (twin spots).
     Point C had reduced by 0.6 steps. Elsewhere was stable in brightness.
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=281 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-26 UT 00:47-03:40 Ill=98% Manilius observed by Haas_W on 1939-6-30 *

     Manilius 1939 Jun 30 UT 06:05 Observed by Haas (NM?, USA, 12"? 
     reflector) "Dark area in S. part was I=2.0 but was I=3.7 on 7/30/39. 
     Obs. conditions were very similar." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA 
     catalog ID #449.


2023-Nov-26 UT 01:37-03:32 Ill=98% Plato observed by Schmidt_J on 1873-4-10

     Plato 1873 Apr 10 UTC 21:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece, 6" 
     refractor) "Under high sun, 2 faint clouds in E. part of crater."


2023-Nov-26 UT 03:01-04:29 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-9-18

     Aristarchus 1975 Sep 18 UT 21:00? Observed by Foley (Kent, 
     England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU?) 
     interior corner." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1414. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-26 UT 04:32-05:10 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Cutts on 1969-11-22

     Aristarchus 1969 Nov 22 UT 18:20-21:13 Observed by D. Cutts 
     (Chester, Eng., 8.5" reflector, x200), Moore (Sussex, Eng., 12" 
     reflector x425), Miles (Coventry, Eng. 5" refractor), Delaye and 
     Jourdran (Marseilles, Fr., 8" reflector) "Pulsating patch on W. 
     wall between 2 radial bands. Faded by 2000h. Returned to normal. 
     (Cutts). Miles saw strong pink in whole interior at 2112h. 
     Strong blink. No blink there at 2210-2212h. Gass., Grim., & 
     Plato were neg. Delaye & Joudan photog. it as very bright. Moore 
     got neg. results at 2135. (confirm. of activity?, Apollo 12 
     watch)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1226. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2023-Nov-26 UT 05:07-08:13 Ill=98% Gassendi observed by Moore_P on 1976-10-6 *

     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.


2023-Nov-26 UT 06:09-06:48 Ill=98% Plato observed by Pratt_H on 1870-5-13

     Plato 1870 May 13 UT 22:00? Observed by Pratt (---), Elger (Liverpool, 
     England), (Gledhill (Brighton, England) "Extraordinary display of 
     lights. 27 seen by Pratt, 28 by Elger, only 4 by Gledhill. (independ. 
     confirm. ?" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good) NASA catalog ID #168.
     A bit more of a detailed report is as follows: "Upon the 13th of May, 
     1870, there was an "extraordinary display," according to Birt: 27 
     lights were seen by Pratt, and 28 by Elger, but only 4 by Gledhill, in 
     Brighton. Atmospheric conditions may have made this difference, or the 
     lights may have run up and down a scale from 4 to 28. As to 
     independence of sunlight, Pratt says (Rept. B.A., 1871-88), at to this 
     display, that only the fixed, charted points so shone, and that other 
     parts of the crater were not illuminated, as they would have been to an 
     incidence common throughout.(30) In Pratt's opinion, and, I think, in 
     the opinion of the other observers, these lights were volcanic." 
     ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2023-Nov-26 UT 06:23-06:48 Ill=98% Plato observed by Amery_GW on 1981-6-15

     Plato 1981 Jun 15 UTC 21:30 Observed by Amery (Reading, England, 25cm 
     reflector, seeing Antoniadi IV-V) At the 4 O'Clock position on the 
     North West corner?, there was a dark smudge which reached from the 
     floor across and over the wall and onto the terrain outside the crater. 
     Foley, alerted by Amery, saw a dark show-like patch in the crater's 
     north west corner, again lying across the rim. 2006 Cameron catalog 
     extension ID=148 and weight=4. Foley used a 12" reflector and seeing 
     was III-V. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 01:07-01:42 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Taylor_AR on 1969-12-23

     Aristarchus, Cobra Head, 1969 Dec 23 UT 05:19-05:34 Observed by 
     A.R. Taylor (Buckinghamshire, UK, 8.5" reflector, 240x, Wratten 
     25 and 80B) Strong blink in crater at 0519. All  traces gone by 
     0534. Could only see in filters, Plato, Copernicus, Gassendi all 
     normal. Obscur. also in Cob. Head." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA 
     catalog ID #1230. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 01:18-04:10 Ill=100% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-9-8 *

     Eratosthenes 1976 Sep 08 UTC 04:29 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4.5" reflector 45-225x, S=5-4, T=5) "Psuedo-shadow X3 was present 
     but X disappeared from wall(same intensity?) which was rated 4 deg. 
     Disappearance of X so unexpected that he examined inner S wall very 
     carefully & was certain it was free from psuedo-shad. Had vanished 
     within 24h. Other pseudo-shadows showed no change. X reappeared next 
     nite. (X must have been 4deg; &this is much higher than any other 
     meas.). Variability of wall shadows may habe been what Pickering saw, 
     suggests Bartlett." Cameron 1978 TLP catalog weight=4 and catalog ID
     1452. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-27 UT 02:25-03:37 Ill=100% Plato observed by Bryukhanov_I on 1992-10-10

     On 1992 Oct 10 at 18:57-19:04 UT I.S.Brukhanov (of Minsk, Belarus, 
     using a 6" refractor x40 and x98) saw a star like point inside Plato 
     crater of similar brightness to the central peak of Alphonsus. The 
     event lasted 90 seconds before weakening and vanishing completely at 
     19:04UT. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=455 and weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 04:41-05:28 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Firsoff on 1955-9-30

     Aristarchus area 1955 Sep 30 UTC 20:45 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, 
     England, 6.5" reflector, x200) "Area showed a westward yellow smear, 
     looked darkish in red, indicating presence of green." NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #614. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-28 UT 03:16-04:16 Ill=99% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 2002-3-29

     Proclus 2002 Mar 29 UT 05:27-05:36 Observed by Darling (Sun Praire, WI, 
     USA, 12.5" f/5 Newtonian, +Rotating polaroid visual densitometer) 
     "Observations made following telephone alert call about Brook's report. 
     Aristarchus, Proclus and Censorinus monitored for brightness variations 
     from 04:41-05:37UT. Apart form a change in transparency due to cirrus 
     cloud at 05:11-05:18, there were significant dimmings of the 
     brightnesses of Proclus at 05:27. Aristarchus remained constant - this 
     suggested that Clive Brook's earlier report was not a TLP in 
     Aristarchus, but possibly in Proclus which he was using as a 
     comparison" ALPO Lunar Section Report. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-28 UT 03:47-04:49 Ill=99% Censorinus observed by Darling_D on 2002-3-29

     Censorinus 2002 Mar 29 UT 05:27-05:36 Observed by Darling (Sun Praire, 
     WI, USA, 12.5" f/5 Newtonian, +Rotating polaroid visual densitometer) 
     "Observations made following telephone alert call about Brook's report. 
     Aristarchus, Proclus and Censorinus monitored for brightness variations 
     from 04:41-05:37UT. Apart form a change in transparency due to cirrus 
     cloud at 05:11-05:18, there were significant dimmings of the brightness 
     of Censorinus at 05:36UT. Aristarchus remained constant" ALPO Lunar 
     Section Report. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-28 UT 03:58-05:54 Ill=99% Manilius observed by Firsoff on 1955-8-3

     Manillus 1955 Aug 03 UTC 21:00 Observed by Firsoff (Sommerset, England, 
     6.5" reflector, x200) "Maniluus very bright in all colors, especially 
     blue, extraordinarily so" NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID 
     #602.


2023-Nov-28 UT 03:58-05:54 Ill=99% Timocharis observed by Firsoff on 1955-8-3

     Timocharis 1955 Aug 03 UTC 21:00 Observed by Firsoff (Sommerset, 
     England, 6.5" reflector, x200) "Crater was bright in blue, seemed large 
     & diffused." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #602.


2023-Nov-28 UT 05:18-07:02 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Porter on 1978-8-19

     On 1978 Aug 19 at UT02:45-04:00 Porter (Naragansetts, RI, USA, using a 
     6" reflector, Seing = 6/10) noticed blue on the north east corner of 
     Aristarchus and an orange glow on the south east wall. They detected no 
     movement or change in brightness. The observer used both eyes, to make 
     sure it was not an eye defect, and three filters: red Wratten 25, blue 
     Wratten 82 and Violet Wratten 47. Porter found that the colours faded 
     for a duration of 5 minutes and then returned. Their right eye gave a 
     good view and using their left eye they suspected that it was 0.5 steps 
     brighter than the remainder of the crater. The suspected colour 
     remained visible, even under moments of good seeing conditions. The 
     colour eventually faded over time and was eventually gone. Porter 
     reportd seein gcolour here on the following night. Apparently other 
     bright spots showed no colour. Fitton suggests that the filters used 
     confirm that the south east wass was definitely red in colour. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=37 and the weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-28 UT 06:13-08:02 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Coates_J on 1973-11-10

     Aristarchus 1973 Nov 10 UTC 20:00? Observed by Coates (England, 8" 
     reflector x200, Moon at gigh altitude above horizon). "Attracted to 
     crater because of an orange hue extending towards Herod. Has seen this 
     at other times. Thinks not a LTP, but actual color on ground."NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1381.


2023-Nov-28 UT 06:46-07:45 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Brook_C on 1998-5-11

     On 1988 May 11 (UT 20:30-20:55) C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm 
     refractor, x28) found Aristarchus to be brighter than he would 
     have expected. Compared to Proclus and Tycho. He observed from 
     20:55-22:38 and found it to be normal in brightness over this 
     time. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-28 UT 06:49-07:28 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Taboada on 1969-1-4

     Aristarchus-Herodotus 1969 Jan 04 UT 03:00-03:45 Observed by  
     Taboada (Mexico) & Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 
     24" reflector + Moon Blink) "Brightness increased slightly 
     around Herod. & cleft (S.V?) became darker than previous day. 
     The dark gray & pink formed yellowish at 0345h in whole region 
     of Aris. Bluing around crater in Corralitos MB (photos?) 
     (confirm. of activity at Aris.?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA 
     catalog ID #1115. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-28 UT 06:49-07:28 Ill=99% Herodotus observed by Taboada on 1969-1-4

     Aristarchus-Herodotus 1969 Jan 04 UT 03:00-03:45 Observed by  
     Taboada (Mexico) & Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, 
     USA, 24" reflector + Moon Blink) "Brightness increased 
     slightly around Herod. & cleft (S.V?) became darker than 
     previous day. The dark gray & pink formed yellowish at 0345h 
     in whole region of Aris. Bluing around crater in Corralitos 
     MB (photos?) (confirm. of activity at Aris.?)" NASA catalog 
     weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1115. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-28 UT 07:14-08:02 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1954-11-11

     Observed by Bartlett (Batimore, MD, USA, S=4, T=5) "E.wall? blue 
     glare. He was uncertain @it. Couln't focus it. Herodotus 
     unaffected." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID 581. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-28 UT 07:49-08:02 Ill=99% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-5

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-28 UT 09:03-09:38 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1977-7-1 *

     P Moore, Selsey, Sussex, UK, used a 5" x250 scope and between
     23:50UT on Jul 1st 1977 and 00:10UT on Jul 2nd 1977 observed
     Aristarchus. The south wall of the crater was reddish, extending 
     down to the outer south east wall (IAU). However seeing was no 
     better than III-IV and he was 99% sure that the colour was 
     spurious. His report was submitted only in case any other 
     observers reported something similar. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-29 UT 03:28-04:24 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1992-7-16

     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.  


2023-Nov-29 UT 04:08-05:40 Ill=96% Copernicus observed by Robinson_JH on 1975-7-24

     Copernicus 1975 Jul 24 UT 22:52 Observed by Robinson (Teignmouth, 
     England, 10" ? reflector or 4" refractor?) "Copernicus indistinct in 
     red and blue filters" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 
     #1409.


2023-Nov-29 UT 04:08-05:40 Ill=96% Fracastorius observed by Robinson_JH on 1975-7-24

     Fracastorius 1975 Jul 24 UT 22:52 Observed by Robinson (Teignmouth, 
     England, 10" ? reflector or 4" refractor?) "Fracastorius had a blink 
     (red or blue?)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1409.


2023-Nov-29 UT 04:08-05:40 Ill=96% Tycho observed by Robinson_JH on 1975-7-24

     Tycho 1975 Jul 24 UT 22:52 Observed by Robinson (Teignmouth, England, 
     10" ? reflector or 4" refractor?) "Tycho indistinct in red and blue 
     filters" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1409.


2023-Nov-29 UT 05:03-06:59 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1954-11-12

     Aristarchus 1954 Nov 12 UTC 02:20-03:05 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, S=5-6, T=3-4) "Blue-violet glare on EWBS & 
     whole length of E. wall. Suspected viol. tint on VA; uncertain @ 
     m" NASA catalog weight=4. This had faded later by 05:07. NASA 
     catalog ID #582. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-29 UT 05:26-07:03 Ill=96% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Moore_P on 1996-7-31

     On 1996 Jul 31 at 22:40UT P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector, x300) 
     noticed a lack of detail in the Cape Agarum area - he would normally 
     have expected to have seen some craterlets. However he would not rate 
     this observation much because the seeing was only III and he does not 
     think that it was an obscuration. However just in case he wanted to 
     record this report in the archives. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-29 UT 07:02-07:57 Ill=96% Alhazen_Alpha observed by Daw on 1972-10-23

     Alphazen Alpha 1972 Oct 23 UT 22:10?-22:13? (Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 
     21cm Newtonian, x217, seeing very good). Flickering colours seen 
     on the north field of Alhazen Alpha mountain. Above UTs 
     estimated by the observer, but the duration of the effect was 3 
     minutes. Colouration centred on the hills that run north to 
     south between Mare Anguis and Mare Crisium. The colour 
     alternated from east to west about 2 or 3 times per second. The 
     colour was not apparent to the north or south, or indeed on any 
     other features. Telescope field of view moved, but effect stayed 
     in the same place on the Moon. Moon't terminator scanned for 15 
     minutes afterwards, but the effect did not recur. The colour 
     seen was mostly red, with a band of orange, and a strip of 
     yellow nearest the hills, the proportions being 6:2:1. The bands 
     seemed to arc up steep above the Moon's surface and flatten out 
     over the mare surface either side of the hill features. No 
     filters were used in the observation. Observer suspects some 
     kind of diffraction spectrum to explain the larger dispersion in 
     the red end of the spectrum. ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2023-Nov-29 UT 07:17-08:51 Ill=96% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1824-11-8

     Schroter's Valley: Cobra Head 1824 Nov 08 UTC 00:00? Observed by 
     Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "Mingling of all colors in small spots. 
     Described a violet glimmer near Cobra Head & plateau that spreads; 
     starts just after sunrise. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and catalog 
     ID=103. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.


2023-Nov-29 UT 07:55-08:51 Ill=96% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-6

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3.


2023-Nov-29 UT 07:56-08:51 Ill=96% Plato observed by Gledhill on 1870-3-18

     Plato 1870 Mar 19 UT 00:00? Observed by Gledhill? (halifax, 
     England, 9" refractor) "Same group (of craters) as in Feb. 
     illuminated. (if phase same as Apr. 1970 then date is Mar 19" 
     NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #165. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-29 UT 08:18-08:51 Ill=96% Mons_Vinogradov observed by Bakowski_T on 2006-1-16

     On 2006 Jan 16 at 05:44UT T. Bakowski (Orchard Park, NY, USA) observed 
     a round dark object in 1 of 21 frames from a camera. The exposure was 
     1/250th sec. Seeing conditions were bad. The dark spot is east of Mons 
     Vinogradov, at or near crater J. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-29 UT 08:50-08:51 Ill=96% Schickard observed by Moore_P on 1939-8-2

     Schickard 1939 Aug 02 UT 00:01 Observed by Moore (England, 
     12?" reflector) "Floor milky, walls almost vis. 2 bright pts. 
     in area. not extending to extreme w.part of floor" NASA 
     catalog ID #456. NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-30 UT 04:24-05:26 Ill=91% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1940-7-22

     Gassendi 1940 Jul 22 UT 05:00 Observed by Haas (NM?, USA, 12" 
     reflector?) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor had I=8.6, 
     but 6+ on other dates. (see #472, 474 & 475). (8.6 is normal?)" 
     NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #469. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-30 UT 04:24-05:52 Ill=91% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1956-7-25

     Proclus 1956 Jul 25 UTC 06:16-06:33 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=3-5, T=4) "C.p. 
     distinctly vis. within floor shadeo, est. 5 deg bright but no 
     trace of it at col. 122.37deg in Oct, '55(Oct. 4?)." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #645. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-30 UT 04:25-06:22 Ill=91% Mare_Crisium observed by Eysenhard on 1774-7-25

     Four bright spots seen in Mare Crisium. There was also peculiar 
     behaviour of the terminator. Source: Midlehurst 1968 catalog TLP ID=16. 
     Ref Web 1962 p62-76. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-30 UT 05:41-06:10 Ill=91% Aristarchus observed by Cook_MC on 1990-1-14

     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.


2023-Nov-30 UT 08:02-09:38 Ill=91% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-7

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3.


2023-Nov-30 UT 08:09-09:38 Ill=91% Daniell observed by Krieger on 1894-2-23

     Daniell 1894 Feb 23 UT 00:00? Observed by Krieger (Germany) 
     "Strong, brownish-red coppery hue." NASA catalog weight=4 and 
     catalog ID #281. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-30 UT 08:09-09:38 Ill=91% Posidonius observed by Krieger on 1894-2-23

     1894 Feb 23 UT 00:00(?) Posidonius N. Wall observed by 
     Krieger (Germany) "Strong, brownish-red coppery hue." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 and catalog ID #281. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-30 UT 09:10-09:38 Ill=90% Cleomedes observed by North_G on 1993-9-3

     Cleomedes Alpha 1993 Sep 03 UT2200-22:20 G. North (UK, 18.25" 
     reflector, x86 & x144) observed it to be a strikingly brilliant 
     'splodge' seen in the mostly shadow filled interior of 
     Cleomedes, and around this splodge was a faint halo extending 
     symetrically in an eastwards direction. The splodge was the 
     mountain Cleomedes Alpha. Strangely no shadow from the mountain 
     was seen to be cast onto the halo on the east. Observer alerted 
     other observers by phone, and upon returning to the scope found 
     that the splodge had faded in brightness and continued to fade 
     over the next hour as one would expect from a mountain at 
     sunset. Some heavy spurious colour was present. J. Cook & M. 
     Cook (Frimley, UK) observed at 22:20-22:25 and found the bright 
     splodge, but no halo. M. Cook re-observed later and confirmed 
     normal fading of splodge. Roscoe observed from 00:30UT next day, 
     but by that time Cleomedes Alpha had set and was no longer 
     visible in the shadow filled floor. S. Beaumont had observed 
     earlier at 20:00 but had recorded all as normal in Cleomedes. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=466 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-30 UT 09:33-09:38 Ill=90% Madler observed by Wildey on 1962-4-22

     Madler 1962 Apr 22 UTC 08:24 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (1st measurement) 
     (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector with photometer) "Photometric 
     measures show change in brightness from Vmag=3.79 to V=4.40. The 
     average brightness for age 17d is V=3.99. Crater faded from .2 mag 
     brighter than av. to .4 mag. fainter (@1.5 times fainter) than av., a 
     range of .6 magnitude, or @ 1.5 times diff. in brightness". NASA 
     catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #757.