Plato 1975 Jun 29/30 UT 23:05-00:30. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12" reflector, seeing, III, good clarity transparency). At 23:05, blue was seen on the inner wall:floor southern boundary, and red on the corresponding northern floor:wall boundary. However by 00:30, blue was now on the W floor:wall boundary, and red on the E floor:wall boundary. Atmospheric spectral dispersion existed in many regions, but did not change like the colours in Plato. Similar appearance craters such as Grimaldi, Schickard, and Riccioli, were checked for a similar change in colour, but no change was noticed in these. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 2004 Dec 03 UT 00:00-01:00 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, England, 60mm OG x120) "Fluctuation in the brightness in Aristarchus still present but less pronounced than yesterday. Also saw the bright short ray on the opposite side to the main ray in Aristarchus that Amato saw yesterday - but this may be normal?" BAA Lunar Section report.
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.
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.
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.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing=III-II) noticed that the crater had a blue/green colour and that this varied, filling a large circular patch, brightly illuminating to the ESE-SSE (IAU?) spilling over the wall and the rim. Shadows inside the crater were large and elongated. The filter response was greater in the blue than through a yellow or red Microfiche. Spurious colour was noticed elsewhere but not in Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=313 and weight=3. 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 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.
Aristarchus 1976 Oct 18 UT 07:42 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4.5" reflector and 3" refractor, S=3, T=5) "Inner E. wall 6 deg with very large EWBS at 8deg. No viol. color anywhere & floor was gray at 4 deg (very low). C.p. is only 8 deg. At base of c.p. between peak & advancing shadow a very faint but definite red glow was seen. It was also seen later in the 3" refr. Was confined to W.base of peak & no color on E. base tho. carefully searched for. This red glow was unique in his experience of 28 yrs. His obs. thru. col. 223deg saw nothing more unusual." Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and ID #1455.
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.
Herodotus 1976 Aug 21 UT 08:40 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4.5" reflector, 45-300x, S=4-3, T=6) "Pseudo peak seen as 5deg bright spot lying on diagonal dark band that crosses the floor from NE to SW & becomes vis. only at low sun. Never saw the pseudo peak in afternoon before -- usually vis. only nr. sunrise, (this would be expected if it is a low hill as seen on Apollo oblique pics). Other times c.p. seen were May 11 (6deg), Jun 10 (13 deg), Sep 6 (8 deg), Sep 7 (21 deg) & Sep 19 (10 deg) solar altitudes. (21 deg seems too high a slope for the hills)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1446. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1981 May 01 at UT 10:00 B. Hobdell (St Petersburg, FL, USA, 2?" refractor) observed in Lacus Mortis, some blue flashes for about two minutes at 10:00UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=134 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 May 01 at UT10:05 B. Hobdell (St Petersburg, FL, USA, 2?" refractor) observed a small blue flash in Plinius? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=134 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
North of Mare Crisium 1958 Oct 16 UT 18:00? Observed by Mayemson (England?) "Bright spot in dark part" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #700.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Herodotus 1956 Nov 15 UT 01:05-01:30 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100) "Pseudo c.p. clearly seen est. I=5.5, wratten filters showed it neutral to green, red, & yellow, but duller in blue. Floor est. 2deg, distinctly olive-green. Precise time at 0117 at col. 55.27deg" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #655. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 1966 Nov 24 UT 21:50 H.Hill (UK, 7.25" reflector, x240), seeing 4-6/10, transparancy 4/5) sketched a central white diffuse patch inside the floor of the crater, with a size of about 1/7th the diameter of the crater. The eastern edge of the white patch was encroached by the shadow of the eastern rim. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus area 1967 Apr 21 UT 19:00-21:20 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Denmark, 3.5" refractor, S=1-2), Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160), Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector with Moonblink) "On exterior wall of Aris., 3 pts. in Cobra Head & banks of valley were star-like & glowing; & Herod. were red. Farrant could not bring hill N. of Herod. into focus. He says color was deep red-orange & steady for 3 min. Started at 1915h (1916-1925h seeing was too bad) (indep. confirm.). Suspected next nite but bad seeing. Not confirmed by Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1030. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
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.
Herodotus 2022 Nov 06 UT 00:05-00:38 A. Anunziato (Parna, Argentina - 105mm Meade EX 105, x154). Glimpsed an elongated light patch on the floor, slightly east of the centre of the floor. Observer was a bit uncertain if this was a genuine observation, or a biased observation – based upon the written account in the repeat illumination predictions. Detailed sketch made. Anyway, seeing detail on the floor of Herodotus was at the limit of his telescope. We shall therefore assign an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
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.
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.
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.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-Cobra Head, 1967 Nov 15 UT 05:40-06:00 Observed by Cross, Tombaugh (Las Cruces, NM, 12" reflector x800) and Harris (Tucson, AZ), and Dunlap (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector with Moonblink). "Obs. reddish color N. & E. of Aris. & more intense color nr. E.(IAU?) rim of Cobra Head. Red color nr.C.H. confirmed by Tombaugh. Obtained 10 photos between 0543-0549h in 3 spectral bands (blue, yellow, red, & integ. light). No change dur. obs. per. but spot got smaller at moments of good seeing. Isodensitometry of photos. At Corralitos 0152-0155 on 24- in image intensifier & filter sys. photoos at 0320-0330h. Harris at Tucson got spectra. Neither of latter 2 show anything unusual. Its edges were nebulous even at best seeing. Size @ that of Cobra's Head." NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1053.
Aristarchus 1975 May 23 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12" reflector, x200, x360, x624, atmospheric clarity good, seeing III from 20:15-22:30, but the clouded out at 22:30, and from 23:15-01:15 seeing was IV-V with poor transparency) observed (22:20-20:45 UT) variation in the SE corner of the Aristarchus, namely the usual dark bands were alternating light to dark, not in keeping with otyher crater features. This effect was not linked to atmospheric turbulence. Also projected image of bands beyond the crater W. wall were repeatedly noted. The observer broke away from observing at 20:45UT to make a telephonealert call. At 20:55UT they noted that the area between Vallis Schroteri and Herodotus seemed very light/bright, also the E. exterior of the crater wall of Herodotus. From 21:01-21:11 A slight blueness was seen to extend from the NE corner of Aristarchus, along the exterior rim, acrossand beyond Herodotus to the SW. A tgorough search was made of many bright areas, both near the terminator and to the E., but no blueness could be detected elsewhere. A slight orange hue was noted along the E. limb of theMoon (Spurious colour). From 21:18;22:30 Aristarchus seemed normal again, and likewise the head of Vallis Schoteri too. The observer was clouded out from 22:30-23:15and from 23:15-01:30 the seeing was so appaling that no colour or projection of the bands could be seen. A Moon Blink was used during the session, but no colour was detected in this? Another observer, R.W. Rose (Devon, UK) observed 21:20-21:30 but had IV seeing, and saw nothing unusual, but commented that if TLP wactivity had been taking place, then they would probably not have seen it. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
During an eclipse of the Moon the crater appeared normal until it emerged from the shadow. In the north east the dark floor was not its normal hue and two light areas appeared to join. The emerging patches became less and less bright, finally disappearing at 0345 UT when the crater returned to normal. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=10 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 May 15 UTC 01:40-02:15 Observed by Weresuik, McClench, Johnson (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x240, S=F, T=G) and Delano (Massachusetts, USA, 12" reflector). "Crater had color(red?) detected by Trident MB & photos were obtained. There were pulsations. Delano saw E. wall of crater unusually bright (confirm. if at same time)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #876.
1963Dec29/30 UT 22:00-03:00. Doherty (Small Thorne, UK) 8.5" reflector, x110, x200 & x274, S=8-8.5, T=8, Moon 57 deg in alt) and 3 others, using the same instrument, saw a bright purple- blue patch in Aristarchus. Other areas checked for colour and none sen elsewhere. Attempts were made to contact observers elsewhere but with no success. Sketch made and shows the patch covering the floor area of Aristarchus and extending out beyond the east rim. Patch was elliptical in shape and the semi-major diameter was approximately 2/3rds of the diameter of Aristarchus, or about 27 km. The event lasted 5 hours and gradually faded. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high quality)". ALPO/BAA weight=4.
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 1898 Jan 08 at UT 00:00-01:00 Chrevremont (France?) notcied that during a lunar eclipse, the mid-eclipse shadow was so dark that details of the surface disappeared, all except for the Tycho SSW ray . Cameron comments that it is unsual for that ray to remain when usually the ones towards Kepler and Aristarchus are the ones to stand out? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=297 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in 4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag. or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #761.
On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing= excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas, Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in 36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be geom. & instrumental = power effect". Chilton, K.E. reports in RASCJ that another observer did not report any of what the Greenbelt observers saw at all?The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18 at UT 19:38-23:34 Moore (Johannesburg, South Africa, 2" refractor, S=II), Peters (Kent, UK, 8.5" reflector, x120, S=IV), Good (Guilford, UK, binoculars), Foley (Dartford, Kent, UK, 12" reflector and photographs), and McKay (Kingston, England, UK, 6" reflector, x48) observed the following in Aristarchus during a lunar eclipse: "It appeared much fainter than ever before seen in ecl. by Moore. Fainter than Proc., Cop., & Tycho. Others rated brightness in order-- Hell, Stevinus, Furnerius, proc.; & Proc., Tycho, Hell, Aris. Photos confirmed dimness of it. For some observers it became invis. at S=II (good). Good ranked at least 4 other craters brighter than Aris. & that at 2035h it dimmed. Earthshine cond. extraordinarily good. Peters, at S=IV (fair?) rated Aris. brightest". At 23:50UT LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed four glowing spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT Aristarchus was an oval shape with no details seen. It had a ray extending from the south west rim (normal). The north rim was slightly blue and the south west rim very very slightly red. At 23:55UT it was clearing and details showed. At 00:02UT it was clear. Sketches were provided. Cameron comments that the colours fit Fitton's predictions on spectral dispersion in our atmosphere from atmospheric inversions. The brightness measued was 10+ and normal should be 9, and the plain is 4.5. The Moon's altitude at the LeCroy site was 45 deg. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1418-1420 and weight=5 (1-0 for LeCroy report). The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse noticed an extension of the Earth;s shadow beyond the north cusp. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse noticed an extension of the Earth's shadow beyond the south cusp. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Aug 17 at UT 01:02-04:20 G. Kolvos (Thesaloniki, Greece, 4"reflector) measured (using photometry) that although there was a gradual fade over the Moon as the eclipse progressed, there was a 2"% rise in brightness of Aristarchus.Graphs were submitted and photos. A.C. Cook supplied CCD images and CCD photometry. A photograph by Conway (Sun Prarie, WI, USA) at the start of the eclipse reveal a bright colourless spot (aparently confirmed). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=373 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 07:30 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.
Plato 1938 Jun 15 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12?" reflector) "NW. end of floor had intensity I=2.0, but on 7/15/38, I= 3.7, conditions similar." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #439.
On 1965 May 18 at UT 03:00-03:30 Cragg (Mt Wilson?, CA, USA, 6" refractor?) observed a TLP (no feature nor description given in the Cameron 1978 catalog) on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=877 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 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 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 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.
On 2002 May 30 at UT02:30-02:44 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) suspected that Aristarchus crater looked dimmer than normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 Nov 18-19 UT 23:30-00:30? Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU ?) interior corner. (seen occasionally with obscur. but dates not given)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1421."
On 1984 Nov 11 at UT21:00? Marshall (England) noted that there was no normal brightness on the floor to most southernmost craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=253 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Aug 12 at UT07:00-10:35 D. Darling and wife (Sun Prarie, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x342, photos, S=9/10) observed a cigar shaped protruberance in Romer crater that cast a 32km long shadow, nestled in a valley rille next to Romer. This was a confirmed observation. The effect persisted intil sunset. The top of the object and two points on the crater rim were reflecting the Sun's rays. "Top of obj. & 2 pts on crater rim reflected suns rays. It was as high as the crater rim whereas the rill wall was not. Took photos. he has studied this area and never saw such a phenom before. Photos did not show it". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=65 and weight=5. The 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.
On 1964 Jun 30 at UT 05:50-06:10 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) observed the following in Aristarchus: "Nimbus only -- dark viol. hue. S. part of Aris. floor was granualated & a brown tinge -- changed to yellow & a brown tinge at 0500. First time he ever saw such a change in color. (this obs.listed in 210 & MBMW as June 20, but is a misprint)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=828 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
On 1964 Jan 06 at 02:00? Markov and Khoshlova (Russia) observed anomalous IR radiation on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.