TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: UK - Edinburgh



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


2024-Jul-01 UT 02:49-03:38 Ill=26% Grimaldi observed by Jorgensen on 1971-6-18

     Grimaldi 1971 Jun 18 UTC 02:12-02:31 Observed by Jorgensen 
     (Denmark, 36" refractor, 60, 200x, seeing good) "Dark reddish 
     spot in SW part of crater. At 60x. Became clearer at 200x & 
     seen in midwest also. At 0331h phenom. clearest in west, while 
     S. region had faded. Air turb. & dawn ended obs. at 0331h. 
     Seen best in yellow filter, well in red, invis. in green & 
     blue." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1298. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2024-Jul-01 UT 02:49-03:03 Ill=26% Mons_La_Hire observed by Darling_D on 1989-6-28

     On 1989 Jun 28 at UT 08:39-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 
     3" refractor, x36) discovered that at this time Mons La Hire was the 
     brightest feature on the Moon. LaPrice was also very bright. Cameron 
     quotes that Darling recorded that LaHire had a brightness of 7.0 and 
     LaPlace=7.5. Darling did not think that this was a TLP. The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=369 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-01 UT 02:49-03:03 Ill=26% Promontorium_Laplace observed by Darling_D on 1989-6-28

     On 1989 Jun 28 at UT 08:39--9:00 D. Darling (Sunpraire, WI, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x36) noted that promontorium LaPlace was very bright. 
     LaHire brigtness was 7.0 and LaPlace was 7.5. Darling suspects 
     that this was not a TLP because "as did not have mother-of-perl 
     appearance as seen on Piton at times"The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=369 
     and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-11 UT 21:14-22:14 Ill=31% Posidonius observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-10-22 *

     On 1982 Oct 22 at UT23:55 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) found 
     the NE cleft in Posidonius to be abnormally bright, much more so 
     than the walls of the crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-11 UT 21:15-22:14 Ill=31% Proclus observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-10-22 *

     On 1982 Oct 22 at UT23:45-00:10 K. Marshall (Medellin, 
     Columbia) found the W-NW rim of Proclus was both red and very 
     bright. The brightness is normal, but as no similar colour 
     effect was seen elsewhere on the Moon, this was regarded as a 
     TLP. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=187 and the weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-17 UT 21:45-22:20 Ill=85% Mons_Pico observed by Findlay on 1976-3-12 *

     Pico 1976 Mar 12 UT 21:00? Observed by Findlay (England?) "A ray seen 
     extended fr. mt. in SW (IAU?) direction -- likened to a hockey stick. 
     (not seen in Pickering's photo atlas at col.=53 deg)." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1430.


2024-Jul-21 UT 22:37-23:00 Ill=99% Pytheas observed by Sendor_Mark on 1970-6-19 *

     E. of Pytheas in M. Imbrium 1970 Jun 19/20 UTC 23:54-00:23 Observed by 
     Sendor-Mark (Szolnok, Hungary, 4" reflector x 200) "Bright spot nr. 
     Timocharis (on E. Copernican ray?) decreased slowly for next 8min 19 
     sec. At 00:11:05 flared up. After 2nd decreasing, brightened again at 
     00:25:54 after which no variablity. Event was star-like < 3km. No 
     events on 21st." NASA catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog ID=#1262.


2024-Jul-23 UT 00:58-04:09 Ill=96% Alphonsus observed by Whippey_MR on 1966-9-2 *

     Alphonsus 1966 Sep 02 UTC 03:16-04:18 Observed by Whippey (Northolt, 
     UK, 3" refractor) & Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" 
     reflector) "A series of weak glows, final flash at 0418h. Not confirmed 
     by Corralitos MB" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 971.


2024-Jul-23 UT 04:07-04:09 Ill=96% Plato observed by Kelsey on 1966-9-2 *

     Plato 1966 Sep 02 UT 0625 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, California, 
     USA, 8" reflector x300) "Landslip at west would not focus. (Ricker not 
     certain it was a real LTP)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog 
     ID 973.


2024-Jul-24 UT 01:29-03:11 Ill=91% Aristarchus observed by Scarfe on 1963-10-5

     In 1963 Oct 05/06 at UT 23:35-00:45 Scarfe (Cambridge, UK, 36" 
     reflector, transparency: hazy - high cirrus) observed very strong 
     luminescence at 50% of the total light (recorded photo-electrically) at 
     Hydrogen alpha (656nm), Sodium-D (589nm) and Fe(RMT 15) 539.71nm, 
     542.97nm, 543.45nm, 544.69nm, 550.15nm, and 550.68nm. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID= and weight=5. The effect was especially strong in 
     Aristarchus at 545.0nm. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=776 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Jul-24 UT 01:29-03:11 Ill=91% Copernicus observed by Scarfe on 1963-10-5

     In 1963 Oct 05/06 at UT 23:35-00:45 Scarfe (Cambridge, UK, 36" 
     reflector, transparency: hazy - high cirrus) observed very strong 
     luminescence in Copernicus at 50% of the total light (recorded photo-
     electrically) at Hydrogen alpha (656nm), Sodium-D (589nm) and Fe(RMT 
     15) 539.71nm, 542.97nm, 543.45nm, 544.69nm, 550.15nm, and 550.68nm. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=776 
     and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-24 UT 01:29-03:11 Ill=91% Kepler observed by Scarfe on 1963-10-5

     In 1963 Oct 05/06 at UT 23:35-00:45 Scarfe (Cambridge, UK, 36" 
     reflector, transparency: hazy - high cirrus) observed very strong 
     luminescence in Kepler at 50% of the total light (recorded photo-
     electrically) at Hydrogen alpha (656nm), Sodium-D (589nm) and Fe(RMT 
     15) 539.71nm, 542.97nm, 543.45nm, 544.69nm, 550.15nm, and 550.68nm. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=776 
     and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-24 UT 01:29-01:48 Ill=91% Gassendi observed by Moore_P on 1966-9-3

     Gassendi 1966 Sep 03 UT 01:11-01:46 Observers: Moore (Armagh, N. 
     Ireland, 5 & 12" reflectors), Moseley (Armagh, N. Ireland, 10" 
     refractor), Corralitos Observatory (B.Middlehurst, Organ Pass, 
     NM, USA, 24" reflector), Cave , Gill (UK? 6" reflector x365), 
     "Eng. moon blink sys. detected red glows on c.p. & round it. 
     Independently seen by Cave. Not confirmed by Corralitos M.B." 
     NASA catalog ID#975, NASA weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-24 UT 02:00-03:50 Ill=91% Aristarchus observed by Thomas on 1970-4-24

     Aristarchus 1970 Apr 24 UTC 07:00 
     Observed by Thomas


2024-Jul-24 UT 02:36-04:10 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Kozyrev on 1961-11-25

     Aristarchus 1961 Nov 27 UTC 23:30 Observed by Kozyrev (Crimea, Soviet 
     Union) described in NASA catalog as: "Emission lines in spectrum of 
     c.p. in red & blue, H2 identified, (he had obtained C2 & Swan bands in 
     Alphonsus in '58 & '59" 50" reflector used. NASA catalog weight=5 (very 
     high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #755.


2024-Jul-24 UT 03:00-04:09 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Brook_C on 2009-6-11

     On 2009 Jun 11 at UT01:00-01:15 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 2" refractor, 
     x25, seeing excellent and no cloud or haze) obsrved fluctuations in the 
     brightness of Aristarchus crater. No brightness fluctuations were seen 
     elsewhere. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 00:52-02:48 Ill=83% Plinius observed by Thury on 1889-9-13

     Plinius 1889 Sep 13 UTC 23:00? Observed by Thury (Geneva, 
     Switzerland) NASA Catalog Event #265, NASA Weight=3 (Average) 
     Event described as: "Unusual black spot with intensely white 4" 
     border over CP. Normal aspect is 2 craters. #260 says that 
     Gaudibert saw same thing in Sep. - confirmed". References: 
     Nature 41, 183, 1890 (April). The ALPO/BAA weight=1, this is 
     probably perfectly normal.


2024-Jul-25 UT 00:55-02:52 Ill=83% Plato observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-9-7

     Plato 1982 Sep 07 UT 0330-0430. K.P. Marshall (Columbia, 12" 
     reflector, seeing III) saw no craterlets on the floor of Plato, 
     but what he considered unusual was an extremely bright short 
     section of the north rim of Plato - far brighter than, any other 
     part of the rim, and only slightly less bright than Mons Piton. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 01:42-03:23 Ill=83% Plato observed by Markov on 1915-4-3

     Plato 1915 Apr 03 UTC 23:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) NASA 
     catalog describes observation: "Appearance of bright spots 
     that could even be seen in a 43mm (2-in) tube" 2" refractor 
     used. NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog TLP ID NO. #350. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-25 UT 02:34-04:12 Ill=82% Plato observed by Lihou on 1886-10-16

     1886 Oct 16 UTC 22:00 Observed by Lihou (France?) "Unusual phenomena ? 
     (drawing)" Ref Sirius, Vol 20, 45 p69 (1887). NASA catalog weight=1 
     (very low). NASA catalog ID #252. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 04:08-04:12 Ill=82% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-2

     On 1975 Mar 02 at UT05:00-06:18 P.W.Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, 
     Kent, UK, 12" reflector) observed blueness along the southern 
     wall of Plato. This is a BAA observation. Note that it
     is assumed that this is the same as Cameron's catalog 1975 
     Mar 02 UT 01:00 or 23:00 report by an Unknown English Observer 
     who  apparently observed colour in Plato (Red or violet). The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1402 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-26 UT 02:26-04:14 Ill=73% Posidonius observed by Muller on 1890-10-3

     On 1890 Oct 03 at UT 22:00 Muller of Germany saw in Posidonius an 
     unusual shadow (Moon low? and crater in dark part-terminator 2 deg past 
     west wall - according to Cameron). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=267 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-26 UT 03:24-04:14 Ill=72% Agrippa observed by Bartlett on 1966-9-5

     Agrippa 1966 Sep 05 UTC 04:47-05:00 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 5" reflector, 283x) "Within the wall shadow, the landslip was 
     faintly illum., est. at 4, & distinctly brownish". S=6-1, T=3-1. NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #975.


2024-Jul-26 UT 03:28-04:05 Ill=72% Copernicus observed by Firsoff on 1955-5-12

     Copernicus 1955 May 12 UTC 03:40 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, UK, 
     6.5" reflector x70) "Pico was invis. in violet filter. Copernicus was 
     bright in it." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #591.


2024-Jul-26 UT 03:28-04:05 Ill=72% Mons_Pico observed by Firsoff on 1955-5-12

     Mt Pico 1955 May 12 UTC 03:40 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, UK, 
     6.5" reflector x70) "Pico was invis. in violet filter. Copernicus 
     was bright in it." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #591. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-27 UT 01:54-03:40 Ill=62% Alphonsus observed by Unknown_Observer on 1958-12-2

     On 1958 Dec 02 at UT 06:00 an unknown observer detected a TLP on the 
     Moon. The reference for this is from Palm, 1967 Icarus. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=709 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-27 UT 02:44-04:15 Ill=62% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-4

     On 1975 Mar 04 at UT03:46-06:01 P.W.Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, 
     Kent, UK, 12" reflector) observed bluesness along the southern 
     wall of Plato.  This is a BAA observation. The Cameron 1978 
     catalogue ID is #1403 and has a weight of 1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-27 UT 02:59-04:15 Ill=61% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-4

     On 1975 Mar 04 UT 04:01-05:30 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, 
     UK, 12" reflector, seeing excellent, no turbulence, slight frost and 
     mist) had a suspicion of blue on the entire north wall of Aristarchus 
     crater - not seen visually but detected with a Moon Blink device. 
     Crater extremely bright and unable to penetrate it visually. 
     Surrounding areas charp. No red/orange on south wall. All other areas 
     proved negative. Photographs taken. No change in appearance over this 
     time. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-27 UT 03:23-04:15 Ill=61% Cassini observed by McLarin on 1965-10-16

     1965 Oct 16 UTC 08:05-10:00 Observed by McLarin (Huntsville, AL, 20" 
     reflector), Bates, Hall (Prt. Tobacco, MD, 16" reflector), Hardie 
     (Nashville, TE, 30" reflector) "Color flashing pulsations 
     intermittently detected by Trident MB device in Huntsville but not seen 
     in Md, or vis. by Hardie when alerted. Pulsations in Cassini different 
     from atmosphere" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #906.


2024-Jul-28 UT 00:55-00:59 Ill=51% Triesnecker observed by Allen_DA on 1966-7-10

     Triesnecker 1966 Jul 10 UTC 02:00-02:15 Observed by Allen (Cambridge, 
     England) and other observations by Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, 
     NM, USA). Described in NASA catalog as: "Faint illum. of a ridge in 
     shadow; faded quickly (in BAA judged dubious). Not confirmed by 
     Corralitos MB." 12?" refractor (x280) used at Cambridge and at 
     Corralitos 24" reflector. NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog TLP ID No. #956.


2024-Jul-28 UT 01:25-03:20 Ill=51% Aristarchus observed by Crotts_A on 1979-12-11

     On 1979 Dec 11 at 05:05-05:28 UT A. Crotts (Princton, NJ, USA, CCD 
     camera and spectrophotometer) "Spectral Photometer recording - digital 
     pics. With spectral slit. CED eff 2%." Cameron 2006 catalog ID=77 and 
     weight=5. 


2024-Jul-28 UT 01:25-03:20 Ill=51% Mersenius observed by Crotts_A on 1979-12-11

     On 1979 Dec 11 at 05:05-05:28 UT A. Crotts (Princton, NJ, USA, CCD 
     camera and spectrophotometer) TLP detected in Mersenius : "Spectral 
     Photometer recording - digital pics. With spectral slit. CED eff 2%." 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=77 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-28 UT 00:55-03:22 Ill=50% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-29 UT 02:41-04:04 Ill=39% Aristarchus observed by George on 1965-10-18

     Aristarchus 1965 Oct 18 UTC 07:30-07:36 Observed by George, Dervas 
     (Huntsville, Alabama, 20" reflector x125) "Color with intermittent 
     displays, detected with Trident MB device. Observers dubious. NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #907.


2024-Jul-29 UT 01:14-03:24 Ill=39% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-30 UT 02:21-04:12 Ill=28% Aristarchus observed by Gilheany on 1965-8-21

     1965 Aug 21 UTC 06:55-08:05 Observed by Gilheany, Johnson, Segerstrom 
     (Port Tobacoo, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Color patch 
     detected by Trident; MB device. Color was pink. Astronauts on Gemini 5 
     saw terrestrial auroras from space on this date". 16" reflector used. 
     NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID No.#890.


2024-Jul-30 UT 02:37-04:21 Ill=28% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_R on 1983-8-3

     Aristarchus 1983 Aug 03 UT 0305-0400 Observed by R,Moseley 
     (Coventry, UK, 6" reflector, seeing II, Transparency very good). 
     At the start of the observation, the NE wall and immediate 
     exterior was the brightest area visible (this is normal) and 
     seemed tinged with a faint blue/violet. At 03:45 the impression 
     of colour was fading in the brightening sky, but by 03:55 the 
     colour was back again with a faint violet/purple surrounding the 
     whole formation from E clockwise to N. The observer found it 
     difficult to decide whether it was really a colour on the Moon, 
     or an optical illusion. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-30 UT 01:43-03:27 Ill=28% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-31 UT 02:23-03:29 Ill=19% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids