On 1971 Feb 27 at UT 23:50-00:00 Dezmelyk (Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 2" refractor, x225, x500, seeing=good) observed in Earthshine a peculiar white glow too far from the terminator to be sunlit. 9 minutes later they could not detect this, nor any other spots. The spot concerned was about 8-9th magnitude - "like galaxies". They checked the lens for dirt but it was clean. A drawing was provided. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1285 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1950 Apr 21 at UT 03:30 Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 10" reflector x74 & x98) observed that Aristarchus glowed in Earthshine. However Earthshine visibility was exceptionally goo. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=525 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 Apr 20 at UT 20:00? Allen (Cambridge, UK, 8" refractor x50), seeing=good) saw an intense star-like point of 9th magnitude, with no angular diameter, 4-5x brighter than the surroundings in Earthshine. The observer did not think that it was a TLP, but Cameron considers the report is similar to many other TLP descriptions of Aristarchus in Earthshine. Marks (England, UK) who was observing at 20:20UT did not note anything unusual in Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1121 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 Apr 20 at UT 20:20 Marks (England, UK) noticed a patch on the western limb that was bright. He could distinguish Mare Frigoris, Aristarchus and the mare areas very easily. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1121 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Sep 25 at UT00:40-00:51 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x62) found the crater to blow and fluctuate between magnitude approximately 4 and 5. Initially it was bright, then faded, then brightened again aggroximately x2 and then faded into the background. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=70 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1950 Apr 22 at UT 03:15-0440 Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 10" reflector x74 & x98) observed that Aristarchus glowed in Earthshine. However Earthshine visibility was exceptionally good. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=526 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1970 apr 11 atUT 05:29 Lucas (San Diego, CA, USA, 10" refelctor, seeing=fair) and others (Oregon, USA) obtained a photometric record of light level changes in Grimaldi crater. Visible reports by others during the same time. The photometer paper chart pen moved off scale on a 10mV scale adjusted to 1000mV. The peaks correlate with the visible observers from California and Oregon. Bright flashes, 3-5 events (confirmation during the Apollo 13 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 1237 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1903 Mar 03 at UT 18:30 Rey (Marseilles, France) observed a star- like point of light in the Aristarchus region, on the dark part of the Moon (indep. confirm?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=315 and the weight= 5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 23 at UT 01:15-01:30 M. Wisniewski (Chicago, IL, USA, S=F) observed that Aristarchus was the brightest (mag 5), and only feature visible in Earthshine. It had the appearance of a steady blue-white star like point. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA) though observed other features as well: Proclus, Theophilus, Cyrillus and Censorinus - all of which were normal. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=319 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight-1.
On 1903 Mar 03 at UT 20:00 Gheury (London, UK) observed a star-like point in the dark side in Sharp(?) "Gray-blue marbling, glimmering, intermittent. (indep. confrm. of Rey?)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 316 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Sirsalis 1990 Mar 01 UT18:30-19:45 M. Holmes (Rochdale, UK, 21.5cm Newtonian, seeing Antoniadi I/II, Transparency very good) was observing in earthine and saw an intense blue spot "wink on" near to Sirsalis (sketch shows location on SE rim), until clouded out at 18:30. When the sky cleared at 19:15UT the spot was still visible but fainter, with a halo, the size of Sirsalis A. By 19:35 there was a loss of detail, region only a faint patch of light covering area twice the size of Sirsalis crater. Clouded out permanently at 19:45UT. Cameron 2006 catalog event #392, weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1900 Nov 26 at UT 19:00? an unknown observer (in Europe) observed a suspicious obscuring phenom on a dark plain (mare). The cameron 1978 catalog ID=307 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
1951 Mar 13 UT 01:35:50 L.T.Johnson (USA) observed a faint flash near W limb in earthshine - just S of Grimaldi. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
1948 Oct 08 UT 21:00? Barker's Quadrangle (SE Mare Crisium) Observer: Moore (UK, 12?" reflector) "Nebulous white patch in place of quadrangle. (In Capuanus ? See Wilkins & Moore, The Moon, p124. Area in darkness" NASA catalog ID #511. NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1962 Sep 05 at UT 00:48-00:55 Chalk (USA?) observed in the vicinity of Walther a faint point of light, near the terminator. Cameron suspects an illuminated peak in the dark. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=767 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
A German observer by the pseudonym of "R" on 1883 Nov 05 UT 18:00 saw Aristarchus as a vry bright 7-8th magnitude star in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog assigns this event an ID of 240 and a weight of 3. The ALPO/BAA weight is 1.
On 1990 Mar 02 at UT 19:35-19:50 P. Williamson (Shropshire, UK, 14" reflector, x178, seeing=good and steady) noticed a yellow-orange glow in Gassendi (from a small illumnated crater?) in Earthshine at 19:35UT and by 19:40UT it had become very bright white, afterwhich it completely faded within 10 minutes. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=393 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Macrobius 1939 Oct 19 UT 02:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Reddish-brown hue (unusual) usually absent" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #463.
Noble (England?, seeing=fair) observed a badly defined white patch east of Picard. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=201 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Madler 1971 Mar 03 UT 21:30-21:45 J Andrews (Christchurch, UK, 8.5" reflector, x240, seeing I) observed a red fan shaped area to the south of Madler - it covered part pf the mountainous area to the south. The colour started fading at 21:45UT and had gone within 5 minutes. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Near Theophilus - south of Madler - 1971 Mar 03 UT 21:30-21:35, 21:47 Observed by Hedley-Robinson (England, 3.75" refractor, x164, S=G, steady haze) "Reddening in a fan form on bright area of that formation, but red did not extend fully over it. Blink patrol started at 2005h but no red till 2130h. Definte blink at 2147h" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1287.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24 UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies- strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's spot). " NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #231. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24 UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies- strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's spot). " NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #231.ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Godin, Agrippa, Mare Crisium, and Webb's spot.... 1882 Apr 24 UT 21:30-22:00 Observed by Ridd (England?) "Shadow anomalies- strange appearance. (he often noticed appear. that could only be haze. Shadows blurred and oscillated. Shadows in Aristotles were steady. E. of Agrippa shadows were misty as the foggy which lifted & then became obscur. again. Intervals being 1o min. (not terr. atmos.). Shadows never became clear whole time of obs. Also saw a white spot NW of 5 on Nelson's map (Webb's spot). " NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #231. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Jul 27 at UT 20:04 P. Madej (Newsome, Huddersfield, UK, 16cm reflector, x33, seeing I to II, transparency fair, Hoya linear type polarizer filter) observed that when the filter was used on Mare Crisium, that the north part became a bright gray when turned to 45deg, but when turned the other way it returned to normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 17 at UT 04:15-05:01 Cross et al. (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" ? reflector, S=7-8) observed near Ross D: "Gas cloud. Motion". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=818 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Ptolemeus 2020 Jul 27 UT 23:00 N. Travnik (Brazil) observed visually for 2nd time ever (first seen back in 1970), an effect on the floor of this crater at local lunar sunrise: "kind of glimmering mist lifted and wafted inside the shady hollow of the crater". Almost certainly this is a combination of atmopsheric seeing on the narrow shadow spires, but we would like observers to look at this visually or obtain time sequence images to try to replicate this effect. This report is assigned an ALPO/BAA weight of 1 for now.
On 1993 May 28 at UT 21:02-21:30 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 3.3" Questar telescope, x80-x130, atmosphere hazey - poor transparency) noticed that the east side rims were slightly fuzzy and suspects that this might have been due to the illumination angle. A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) obtained some CCD images that revealed that the effect was to some extent still there one hour later. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=461 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Mare Vaporum 1969 Apr 24 UT 19:34 Observed by Bentley (England, 8" reflector, x320, S=E) "NW part of mare obscured for 4 min., gradually thinning." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID No. 1123. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Large plume-like diffuse cloud over central peak, very large compared to central peak (@ approx 30km diameter) with intensity much different from other parts. Brightness between walls and shadowed floor. Would take 3 minutes to collapse, so continuously fed. 13-14 days later, at SS, central peak was normal. Kuiper took photos after Kozyrev's observations, but saw nothing abnormal. Drawing. Haas saw nothing in 12inch reflector at the time. Cameron 1978 catalog TLP ID=705 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1966 Jun 26 UT 04:30-04:40 Observed visually by D.Harris and E.Arriola (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector x146, and spectrum, S=4, T=1-0) "Absorp. spectrum (visual) of c.p. band at 475+/-5nm (1st est.); 2nd est. at 485+/-5nm. Band degraded towards the viol. Band nr.Hydrogen Beta. as if abnormally broadened. So sign of anything unusual visually in central peak in white light. Absorption appeared only on C.P., not over walls. Calibration corrections put band at 491+/-4nm" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #948. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
On 1985 Oct 11 at UT 04:56-05:12 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 4" refractor, x95, seeing=1-2-1 and transparency=4) detected a change in brightness of Mons Piton point D (his designation) during 04:56- 04:59. The whole of the east slope was affected - initially bright and then faded and there was a blue colour (detected with filters). The variabilty was 8-11sec (Cameron suspects atmosphere as the altitude was low). The brightness stabilized at 05:12UT, but variability resumed until observing finished. As a comparison Aristillus was not seen to change. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=287 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus 1966 May 27 UT 21:10 Observed by Sartory, Moore, Mosely (England and Ireland, 8.5" reflector, 10" refractor) "Red colour on central peak area" NASA catalog ID 937. NASA catalog weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1994 Apr 19 at UT 00:00 P. Kursewicz (Epping, NH, USA) observed a dark patch surrounding Picard crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Jul 28 at UT20:38-20:48UT A.C. Cook (Frimley, Surrey, UK, 12" reflector, seeing IV-V, some spurious colour prsent) observed that the central peak of Alphonsus was brighter in red light than in blue, so much so that at the start of the session the peak could hardly be seen in blue light. The central peak varied in brightness in red light but not in white light. The central peak of arzachel was brighter than that of Alphonsus in white light but had no colour - Arzachel's central peak did however appear to fade in brightness over time (or was it Alphonsus getting brighter?). Cameron 2006 catalog ID=177 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1918 May 20 UT 18:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Brightness in shadow of the light sector & 1 spot" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #369. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Aug 09 at UT05:08-05:21 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor) found that the bright patch in the southern part of Eimmart, could only be seen well in red light (this is between A, C and D in his feature notation) i.e. 5 brightness values higher than in white or blue light. Indeed in white light this bright area was closer to the east wall bright spot. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=149 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th, but if loc. time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th, ut if loc. time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Apr 25 UT 20:20 Observed by Bentley (England, 8" rteflector x320, S=VG) "Flashing star-like pts, in area beyond the terminator, (atmosphere?)" NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1124. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 19 at UT 22:00 R. Knopp (Berlin, Germany) noticed a darkening of the interior of the crater Atlas. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1982 Nov 24 UT 22:00-23:30. K.P. MArshall (Columbia, 12" reflector, x100, x200, x480, seeing III, reasonably steady, but some turbulence. No craters could be seen on Plato's floor, despite observing conditions being acceptable. The floor was evenly toned, and the walls were sharply defined. By 23:10 there was a suspicion that the central craterlet was there, but he could not quite make it out, even with averted vision. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1937 Dec 12 UT 16:45-21:00 Observed by Barker (Chestnut, England, 12.5" reflector x420) and Fox (Newark, England, 6.5" reflector, 24?x) "Strong streak of orange-brown on E.wall. Floor nearly clear of shad. composed of many veins & thin streaks interwoven. At 21h irreg. extension seen spreading eastward down wall. Confirmed by Barker's younger son. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). ALPO/BAA weight=4. NASA catalog ID #428.
Peirce A 1927 Dec 03 UT 22:00 Observed by Wilkins (England, 15" reflector) "Invisible (date in MBM) is wrong, would be only 6h before NM. Sunrise on crater is at 3d & ? h. No interposition of dates works e.g. 13th or 1926 or Dec 26 1923. Only Dec 3 1927 is feasible as it would be just after 1st Q. & more similar to the May obs.)" NASA catalog weight=4? NASA catalog ID #396. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 UT23:30-00:30 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector) found Censorinus to have a "foggy/fuzzy" appearance that was not seen in adacent areas. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 at UT 23:30-00:30? M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector) noted that the crater Proclus was bright visibly, but the CED brightness measurement gave the same brightness as Censorinus crater. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 24 UT 03:17 Observed by Cross (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=3-5, T=3-4) Ross D activity at level 5. ALPO/NAA weight=1 as it is not mentioned in the Cameron catalog.
In 1962 Sep 09 at UT 01:42-02:00 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=5-4, T=3) observed in Agrippa the shadow of the central peak to be grayish, not much darker than the floor, estimated at 3deg bright, whereas on 1962 Jul 12, at col 28deg, in the 5" telescope the dhadow was anormal black and sharply defined against the floor which was 3 deg bright. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=768 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1986 May 18 at UT 20:45-22:25 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, seeing II- IV) found that the central craterlet of Plato was an ëasily seen "white splodge" although it was quite difficult to see when imaged with video. Foley and Cameron comment on IR sensitivity of the CCD camera used. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=285 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Dawes 1973 Feb 12-23 UT 22:30-01:20 Observed by Porter (Narragansett?, RI, USA, 6" reflector x96, S=9, T=0-4, alt=55-75deg?) "Brightening of some of permanent pts. monitored while others stayed steady & normal brightness. (Other nites' obs. suggest that he saw end of dimming event & return to normal). Distinct fluctuations." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1361.
Alphonsus 1966 May 29 UT 21:45-22:45 Observed by Wise (England, 4.5" reflector, x125). and Corralitos Observatory (NM, USA). "Glint lasting 1.5s. (onset of Smith's anomaly? Specular reflection should last longer). Not confirmed by Corralitos MB, (however they report Gassendi? misident., or did they obs. another feature?). At UT 22:45 Smith and Brown (England, UK, 10" reflector) observed reddish patches in Alphonsus. Negative results from Brown though at 21:21Ut and 22:25UT). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=939 and 940 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Jun 09 at UT 04:55-05:14 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada) detected in the dark side of the Moon, a few km east of Kies crater, a bright point that should not be poking out of the shadow (according to Foley). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=244 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1974 Jan 03 at UT 18:30 a Norwegian amateur astronomer, Hoydalsvik (Hakonsgate, in West Norway, 60mm refractor) photographed the Moon using High Speed Ektacrome (400ASA) film with good focus. The TLP was located on the southern slope of Sasserides H and was pink in colour with some bluish in it. The coloured area was circular with a diameter of 0.5 minutes of arc. Only one exposure was taken. The photograph was checked by the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo. Although they thought it was probably genuine (could have been an impact flash?) suggestions by the BAA lunar section favoured static electrical discharge on the film. It is uncertain whether the film was ever examined by a Photographic developing lab such as Kodak, who would be able to tell if it was real or an artefact. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho 1998 Feb 06 UT 22:48-22:54 R. Braga (Corsica (MI), Italy, 102mm f8.8 refractor, x180, with diagonal, Wratten 23A, 80A and an OR5 filter, seeing II, Transparency good). Observer noticed that the floor darkened towards the NW (IAU), particularly with the blue Wratten 80A filter. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Bullialdus 1979 Oct 01 UT 21:04-21:07 Observed by Cook (Frimley, UK, 13mm Monocentric + Barlow eyepiece, Seeing IV, transparency: thin cloud) "Red seen on east, blue seen on west - almost certainly spurious colour". ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1967 May 20 UT 01:13 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 1980 Aug 21 at UT20:00 J.H. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK) detected colour, using a Moon Blink device, and "mistiness" on the southern floor of Tycho crater. The seeing was poor! Cameron 2006 catalog ID=104 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Feb 25 at UT 01:26-01:49 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x248, seeing=10/1, transparency=good) found Gassendi's western rim to be bright in red and diffuse in blue light. A sketch was provided. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=420 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 25 UT 03:46 Observed by Cross (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=2-4 (sometimes 5), T=3-4) "Large bright area obscuring 1/2 of Ross D crater wall. Not present Oct 24" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 986. Actually some activity was observed the fay before according to the original notes. ALPO/NAA weight=2.
Archimedes 1973 Jun 11 UTC 21:05-21:15 observed by Pasternak (53deg 20'N, 7deg 30'E, 75mm reflector) "Faint red area at the E of Archmedes, diminution from 21.10-21.15UT" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17" reflector) and Fisher (Colfax, CA, 8" reflector, x300) observed a red glow in Anaximander in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17" reflector) observed a red glow in Aristarchus in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Om 1987 Sep 04 at UT 03:00 J. Caruso (Middletown, CT, USA, 3" refractor, x155, S=6/10 and T=8/10) found that Bianchini G was not visible, however Heraclides E, Helicon G, and indeed many other smaller craters could be seen. There were two small mountains in the general area of Bianchini G. and a mare ridge - all these were clearly seen. Caruso states that Bianchini G should normally be much more clearly seen than the other features mentioned and is the same size as Heraclides E. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=305 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gassendi 1966 May 30 UT 20:32-20:59 Observed by Sartory (England, 8.5" reflector + filters) "Orange patch & obscuration -- detected by Eng. moon blink system. Color seen visually."NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #941.
On 1988 Jul 25 at UT03:15 H. Davis (Madison, WI, USA) stated that Proclus was normal apart from a "slightly darker area in SW (Ast) SE (IUE) corner." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=334 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Callipus and vicinity 1973 Feb 13 UT 23:16-23:50 Observed by Frank (E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector x100, Seeing=good, altitude=45 deg). "Large dark patch, albedo=3 present E. of Calippus. Drawing. (Shows it into Callippus also). Never seen before or since. Albedo normal (4.5) at 2350h. (obs. monitors Callippus in ALPO-LTP program)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1362.
On 1955 Jan 05 at 01:00-01:30 UT D.A. Logue (Larchment, PA, USA, 15cm reflector at x340, seeing Good) saw a strange blue light above the surface of the Moon where the night and the day meet. He observed this light for more than 30 min and it did not appear to move. It appeared like a star in that the rays of light came from it. The observer adds that he first thought thst the objects was a star, but later decided that it had to be on the Moon itself. A drawing shows the blue spot near the rugged south west (IAU?) limb of the Moon. The editor of the Strolling Astronomer (Vol 8, No. 11-12, Nov-Dec 1954, p146) was unable to identify the craters drawn. The editor speculates that the observer saw a high mountain peak with its summit in sunlight and detached from the illuminated regions - however this would not explain the blue colour. Note this is an ALPO observation and does not apear in the Cameron catalogs. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1971 Mar 08 23:00-23:10 Observed by Lyttle (Northern Ireland, 6" reflector, x98) "Suspicion of white spot W of N-S radial band, slightly brighter than wall. Diam. @5-6km. Area affected by temp. ?Term. passed over it just 5h before. Gradual decline in brightness over the 10m period." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID 1288.
On 1976 Nov 03 at UT20:00-21:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) reported a TLP in Gassendi - some obsevers detected colour, others did not. P. Moore did not notice anything unsual earlier at 18:50-19:00, though his seeing was IV-V. Nor did he see anything unsual from 21:53-00:20, but seeing was still IV-V. D. Jewitt, observing 20:34-21:25 and 22:55-23:20 also reported nothing unusual. Amery (Reading, UK, 25cm reflector, x300) did however notice a small reddish spot to west of central ridge, but by 20:30UT the colour was less obvious, but the spot was back again at 20:45, but not easily seen at 21:00 and gone completely by 21:45UT. N.Bryant (Ilfracombe, UK, 25.4cm reflector, x260), observed 3 red patches on the floor between 20:54 and 21:31UT. A BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 00:30-01:45 Barr, Greenacre, Hall and Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor, and 69" reflector) observed pink on the outer SW rim and a red spot towards the S of this. A red spot was seen on the eastern side of Vallis Schroteri but only by Barr and Dungan. Other features checked for atmospheric spectral dispersion and chromatic aberation - but the colours in Aristarchus were not due to these. Smaller 12" scope checked but no effects seen - presumably due to resolution and image contrast issues? Pink on the SW rim may have been seen in a 69" scope by Boyce and Ford. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1980 Aug 22 at UT20:15-21:29 J-H Robinson () detected violet on the west wall of Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Aug 22 at 02:15-21:29UT J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 12" reflector, x200, seeing=II) noticed in the area south east of Manilius that it was brighter in red light than in blue light at 20:15UT whereas 1 minute later it was the same brightness in each filter. The effect reappeared at 20:21UT and was particularly strong at 20:32UT. Foley (Kent, UK) verified this at 21:01UT - the blink area was of high reflectivity in white light and was bright in red at 21:15UT, thougjh the south east area stopped giving a colour reaction at 21:25UT. Madej (Huddersfield) found Manilius B to be norm al at 23:52UT however at 23:55UT it was surrounded by a transient white ring that varied in visibility in an irregular way. Foley found Manilius B had a vivid blue interior and in blue light the ring was black. and not at all seen in red or white light. The CED brightness measurement varied from 1.9 to 2.4. All other regions observed were normal in brightness. Violet was seen on the west wall of Aristarchus though. M.Price (Camberley, UK) found a possible blink in Manilius B but was observing under poor seeing conditions. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Herodotus 1966 Jun 30 UTC 03:10-03:35 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Bright pseudo-peak again vis. within floor shadow. Peak est. 5 bright. Had seen it at successive lunations in '66" 4" x280 refractor used. NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #950. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 14 UTC 18:31-18:34 observed by Fuger (49N, 8.42E, 75mm refractor, T=1, S=2) "Violet colours on S. of the crater" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
On 1891 Oct 14 at UT 18:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw is Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Varitions in vapor column and visibility of craterlets A, C and F (Plate B) in early period at Peru. Directional vaporjet towards F varied but was always continuous. Later, in Musa. There was a break in it. D was quiescent in early period. (due to change in telescope & atmosphere ? Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=273 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2017 Sep 02/03 UT 23:55-00:30 A.Anunziato (Parana, Argentina, 105 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain, x154, seeing 6/10, some interuption from clouds) observed a light spot SE of the centre of the floor of the crater, which came and went in visibility. There is a light spot here, but what was unusual was that the visibility decreased over time. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 27 UT 20:13-01:00 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK) found that the bands of Aristarchus were clearer in red than in blue light. North found that the sunlit part of the crater was very bright. M. Cook described the crater as a "kaleidoscope of colour. Foley observed UT 23:05-01:00 (Kent, UK, Antionadi III, Transparency Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA Lunar Section Circular. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=190 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1825 Jan 01 UT17:00? an unknown Russian observer noticed a cloud in Mersenius.
nr Fra Mauro 1970 Aug 14 UT 05:00? Observed by Bell (Californina). "Bright blue-white flare (meteor?)(call for obs. at Fra Mauro at perigee because of moonquakes there -- therefore biased to tidal hypothesis. That was the original location given for the A1 moonquake site, but it is located elsewhere now. Ancill. data given for 1970)." NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1273. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1971 Jul 05 UT 03:48 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: Pseudo-c.p. I= 4(albdeo) appeared to cast a distinct shadow. 1st time seen. (Apollo 15 photo shows an apparent slight elev. nr. center -- very very low hills? 5" refelctor x79,283x, NASA catalog weight=1 (low). ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1997 Oct 13 at UT11:09-11:21 D. Rodway (Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand, 8.5" reflector, x270) saw a deep salmon-pink colouration in the south east corner interior of the crater Aristarchus. This colour was confirmed by the observers wife. By 11:21 UT the colour had faded completely. Rodway had been a lunar observer since 1958, using a wide range of instruments from 3 inch refractors to 12 inch reflectors and had observed a TLP in Gassendi back in 1966 (from L'ondon, UK), and so was an experienced observer. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 05:00-06:00 Greenacre, Barr, Hall and Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor) observed a deep violet area form on the western exterior of Aristarchus, and a less deep violet area form to the eastern edge of Aristarchus. As these were becoming stronger, a blue-like haze formed on the sunlit floor of Aristarchus, that obscured underlying detail. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1982 Aug 01 at UT20:50 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, 14" reflector, seeing III-IV) found that LaPlace A was significantly more prominent than usual - comparisons were made with photographs in books. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=178 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1990 Mar 09 UT 00:12-00:13 Observed by Marie Cook (Frimley, UK, 3.5" Questar telescope) observed a "long plume of light" the brightness was the same as the wall region. It went from the southern rim about half of the way across to the centre in the "northerly". The plume feature was not seen at higher magnifications. Change in brightness also noted. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=394 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 15 UTC 17:07-19:31 Observed by Theiss (51N, 9.67E, 75mm refractor) "Area 4-5 diameters of Aristarchus were coloured clearly yellow to red" Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & Planets 30, pp53-61.
Aristarchus, Cobras Head 1966 Oct 27 UTC 02:30-03:00 Observed by Delano (new Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, 12.5" reflector x360) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector & Moonblink) "C.p. of Aris. noticeably less bright thro blue filter but very bright thru red & no filter. Shadow of C.p. faint & grayish whereas wall shad. were normal black, (confirm. of Gordon, even tho 2h later?). Sketch of C.p. rated at 10deg in red & no filter, & 8deg in blue. Other features rated same in all 3. Cobra Head had 2 red patches. Sketches. Not confirm. by Corralitos MB". NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 989.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind) Aristarchus had a faint pale yellow tint along the rim and the crater was very bright. No detail seen in in Vallis Schroteri. Yellow spot also seen on the northern limb (Carpenter and Pythagoras?). Both effects had been seen the previous night and were confirmed by friends. Colour still present when observing stopped at 03:00 UT. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind.) Carpenter had a yellow tint along the W rim. Ywllow tint seen on Pythagoras and also Aristarchus. Effect had been seen the previous night and were confirmed by friends. Colour still present when observing stopped at 03L00 UT. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 29 at UT 01:30-03:00 Fisher (Colefax, CA, USA, 20cm reflector, thin streamers of cloud across sky, but no wind.) Pythagoras had a yellow tint along the W rim. Ywllow tint seen on Carpenter and also Aristarchus. Effect had been seen the previous night and were confirmed by friends. Colour still present when observing stopped at 03L00 UT. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1977 Apr 01 at UT 20:40-21:10 D.Sims (Devon Valley, Dawlish, Devon, UK, 25.4cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x300, seeing II) found Schroter's valley clearer in red than in blue. No colour filter reactions seen on other features. This is a BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Near Furnerius 1920 Nov 23 UTC 20:00? Observed by an unknown observer (England?) "Shaft of light projecting from Moon, or spot so bright it appeared to (strong ray?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #378
Aristarchus, Herodotus - 1967 Sep 16 UTC 23:50-23:55 observed by Seeliger (Dresden, Germany, 30" reflector, 90, 140x) "Dark streaks on E.(ast. ?) outside walls of both craters. No shadow from Herod. wall. Drawings (wall < 18 deg slope if no shadow normally)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID=#1044.
On 1915 Jul 24 at UT 22:00? Barabashovihi (Russia) observed a TLP on the west limb: "When phi Strettsa (?) approached the edge but still separated, the star began to stretch in a belt 3X its own length & then instantly disappeared. Probably no significant atm. or vapors. (similar to other reports of fading occult. Gives limb as E. but that is in ast. convention)". The 1978 Cameon catalog ID= 357 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Oenopides-Selecucus 1951 Aug 15 UT 13:11 T,Osawa (Japan) observed a brownish tinge to the terminator region in the vicinity of these two craters. ALPO/BAA weight=1,
Aristarchus 1967 Sep 17 UTC 02:05-02:21 Observers: Delano (Fall River, MA, USA) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA). The former used a 12.5" reflector at 400x and the latter a 24" reflector. The NASA catalog states the following: "A rimtop cratelet on SW rim appeared almost as bright as c.p. thru a Wratten 25 filter (red) but no brighter than a lower central wall & rim thru a Wratten 48 (blue) filter. Inner W. slope of craterlet displayed a bright red color which became less & less noticeable until 0212h It was no longer brighter than other parts. At 0217 it flared again brighter red for 1m. (indep. confirm. of Seeliger for activity in Aris. ?) Corralitos MB did not confirm. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #1045. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Schickard 1944 Aug 31 UTC 21:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England) described in the NASA catalog as: "Saw a mist in it which was gone next nite. interor was dotted with white spots, contrasting sharply with dark areas. All very clear on Aug 15 at sunset". 8.5" reflector. NASA catalog weight=4 {high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #492. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 28 UTC 23:35-23:55 Observed by Foley (Kent, UK, Antionadi III, Transparency Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA Lunar Section Circular. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 2015 Mar 03 UT 23:58 Brendan Shaw (UK) saw a flash on the NW rim of Aristarchus on his computer screen - the camera was working in the near IR. Seeing was not very good at the time. Unfortunately this flash occurred in between imaging sessions. No other flashes seen, despite looking. The observer considerd the possibility that it might have been a cosmic ray detection, but cannot say for sure. The ALPO/BAA TLP weight=1.
Near Aristarchus 1788 Apr 19 UT 20:00? Observed by Schroter (Lilienthal, Germany) Event described as: "Small area very brilliant & other bright spots". No additional references given. NASA Catalog Event #44, NASA Weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1788 Dec 11 UT 22:00. Bright point seen on the dark part by observers in Mannheim. Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 38 and the weight assigned is 5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Apr 01 atUT01:15-03:20 H.Hill (Lancaster, UK, 10" reflector, x286) observed that east of Lichtenberg were ëxtensive rosy areas" around the northern edge of the lava sheet. Hill believes that it may have been the same effect as seen by Madler (Germany), Barcroft (USA) and Baum's (UK) 1951 observation. The colour was "ünmistakable" and nothing to do with the atmospheric spurious colour. Other features were checked. the cameron 2006 catalog ID=322 and the weight=3. THe ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1977 Apr 02 at UT22:00-00:00 L. Fitton (Shaw, Lancashire, UK, 8.5" reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44A filters, seeing II-III, transparency, good) noticed in Aristarchus, blue to the north west (IAU?) internal wall, also blue observed in other small bright objects against dark backgrounds. Lunar rotational axis and optical normal related such that the normal runs NW-SE (IAU?) through these features. Observer deduced that the coliur was obviously spurious and no blink was seen in any feature. The blue disappeared as the lunar altitude increased and no blue seen by 00:00UT. This is a BAA lunar section observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1992 Jan 18 at UT 22:34-23:48 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 8" reflector, seeing=III) was able to see 4 craterlets and two rays on the floor of Plato. This was suprising because Moore, using a larger telescope and magnification, was unable to see any detail here on 1991 Dec 12th at 02:10 - according to Cameron. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=438 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 29 UT 21:47 Observed by P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) flashes seen to NW. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Riccioli 1974 Jan 07 UT 16:30-17:00 Observed by McKay (South Downs, England, 3" refractor, x135, S=IV boiling) "Bright spot and dark patch changing in size (atmos. aberr. ?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1385.
1969 Aug 26 UT 22:15-23:30 Observer: Whippey (Middlesex, UK, 6" reflector x177) "Small dark spot in oval whitish patch typoical under high sun for it." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1200. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1969 Aug 26 UTC 22:15-23:30 Observed by Whippey "Plato's defuse white patch in center flanked by two radial diffused bands diverging to S. wall. Later E. band disappeared under better seeing. NASA catalog weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1."
1982 Mar 08 Daniell UT 22:49-22:57 P.Madej (Hudersfield, UK) - A colour and brightness anomaly was seen a TLP alert was put out. Cameron 2006 catalog extension weight=165 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cauchy 1969 Jul 29 UT 06:00-06:22 Observed by Claudio Pamplona and Jackson Barbosa (Fortaleza, Brazil, 2" refractor) "very bright and clear(?) pulsating 3,3s,3s with crater illum. then 3s area illum. red & no filter area pulsated for 22m. Confirmed by Jackson (Apollo 11 watch)". NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1193. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1970 Aug 17 at UT 02:40 Pedler (England) noted that the shadow flowed around instead of over Plato. Wondered if shadow matched the gray of the crater. Within minutes the shadow line looked normal again. At 04:41UT Claudio Pamplona (Brazil) saw a pulsation in Plato during a lunar eclipse. He thought that this was due to falling temperatures. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 1274 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gauss 1967 Sep 19 UT 02:33 Observer: Chilton (Hamilton, ON, Canada, 12.5" Gregorian, 200x and a 4" refractor). In a polaroid filter the west wall was missing. Effect seen in large scope and also in 4-in finder. His conclusion was that W. wall reflected polarized light. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3 (good) and TLP ID #1047. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1982 Aug 04 at UT19:25 Arkhipov (Ukraine). found that for 3 minutes Aristarchus brightened. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=180 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Aug 04 at UT19:25 Arkhipov (Ukraine). found that for 5 minutes Copernicus flashes. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=180 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 17 UTC 22:15-22:45 Observed by Rose, Hunt, Robinson, Coleman (UK) described in the NASA catalog as: "Rose tho't W.rampart was diffuse over 1/3 its length. Alerted Hunt who tho't there was a dark patch (in poor seeing) but the diffuse effect was neg. Robinson tho't things norm. also Coleman(Seeing=poor). Moore thinks not real phenom. Rose used a 14", hunt a 6" and Robinson (and? Coleman) a 10" reflector. NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA catalog TLP ID No. 1363
On 1905 at Feb 19 at UT 18:00-19:03 Moye (Montpelier, France) observed Aristarchus shining as a star in the dark, during a lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=320 and he weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1974 Jan 08/09 UT i18:15-00:00 Observed by Billington (England), Robinson (Devon, England), Amery (REading, England), Moore (Selsey, England) "Orange & viol. hue in crater seen by Billington. Robinson, Amery & Moore reported neg. blink results at this time. (Prob. chrom. aberr., Moore concurs)." NASA catalog weight=0. NASA catalog ID #1386. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1959 Mar 24 at UT 1851 Chernov (Russia) observed the follwing in Oceanus Procellarum during a lunar eclipse: "During penumbra of ecl. separate light pts. were sharply g?listing?. Possibly connected with transparancy of the penumbra. (time given was 0851 UT but must have been loc. time p.m. penum. phase started at 1756UT & umbral at 1916UT)". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=717 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1970 Aug 12 at UT21:00? an unknown observer commented about Plato: "Light #22, remarkable increase in brightness. #32 subsided & #14 shone out then faded & #16 brightened. (Fort says that till Apr. 1871 selenog recorded 1600 obs. of fluctuations of lights in Plato & had drawn 37 graphs of indiv. lights. These were deposited in the library of the Royal Astronomical Society by Birt)." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=169 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Apr 03 at UT02:25-02:30 Culver (Harker Heights, X, USA, Meade 2045 reflector, x40, seeing=turbulent) detected flashes coming from just north of the centre of Mare Tranquilitatis. Some of these flashes were of a duration of seconds whilst others were several minutes. Altogether ~20 flashes were seen, and not in the same place. "5 small star-like points could be located - and there were lots of craterlets". The spots were "lined up E-W at N of 10 deg latitude." Colour was not visible on these nor variations. Apparently the observer had seen this type of TLP before but had not reported them. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=323 and weight=2. the ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Mare Crisium 1965 Oct 11 UTC 07:32 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, 100" reflector + spectrogram) "Line depth ratios a/b (H),, c/d (K) abnormally high compared with 23 other areas (including Aristarchus?)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 902.
Aristarchus 1966 Jul 04 UTC 06:15-06:35 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x142) & by Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector). "S.region of floor was granulated & dull est. at 6 & pale yellow-brown tint. Rest of crater est. 8 bright white. Not confirmed by Corralitos MB" S=5, T=4. NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #955. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1992 Jan 20/21 at UT 23:49-00:15 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 3" Questar telescope, x130, seeing=III) managed to see the central craterlet in Plato and an unnamed one north west of Mons Pico. Cameron comments - "were this & No. 429 LTP or just good seeing?)." Note it is possible that she mean LTP 439 in which case it would refer to the previous nights TLP. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=439 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1962 Sep 16 at UT08:05 Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector) Taruntius faded from Vmag-3.21 to 4.04, a 0.82 difference in magnitude in 2.5 hours - a photometric measurement. The average magnitude for this age is 4.03, so therefore the crater had brightened by two times above normal. The Cameron 1978 catalogID=769 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Mare Crisium 1965 Oct 11 UTC 10:10 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, 100" reflector + spectrogram) "Line depth ratios a/b (H),, c/d (K) abnormally high compared with 23 other areas (including Aristarchus?)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 902.
Aristarchus & A 1965 Nov 10 UTC 01:25-01:57 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector, S=6, T=6) "Viol. tinge & radiance around nimbus; used red filter. Aris. A became larger." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #913.
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.
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.
Aristarchus 1983 Oct 23 UT 19:00-01:30 Observer: Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector, seeing=II) noiced at 19:00UT an extended bright spot on E wall and extending beyond. This was brighter than other areas of the crater. There was also occasional star-like glistening. Foley comments that the inside of Aristarchus was slightly obscured. The TLP started fading from UT20:30 and finished by 01:30UT. six out of nine independent observers confirmed the effects seen. In total 14 observers observed, 9 reported back and 6 found abnormalities in Aristarcus though all encountered variable seeing conditions - some had spurious colour. Cameron comments that this was one of the best recorded/confirmed TLP events. All CED brightness measurements obtained were very high. Moore, Nicolson and Clarke (5" refractor and 15" reflector, 230-350xseeing III) found the crater to be very bright at 19:11UT through a 5" refractor and there was a blob on the east rim (Bartlet's EWBS?) at 19:14UT. Nicolson also saw a very bright star-like area on the eastern wall but this was not defined as it usually is. The crater was also very bright at 22:43UT using the 15" reflector available to these observers. At 01:07UT they used a Moon blink and discovered that the bright region was bright in blue light and less bright in red - although this was not a detactable blink when switching rapidly between filters. They found that the crater had returned to normal by 01:15UT. M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) observed a large diffuse spot on the east of the crater that was brighter in blue than in red light and the CED device gave a high reading. J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) made a skecth that showed the bright spot extended on the east wall - again the CED reading was high and a lot of detail was visible on the floor. A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) also noted remarkable detail and the bright (as confirmed by CED) blob on the eastern rim. G. North (Sussex, UK, seeing III-II) also confirmed the bright blob on the eastern wall. Wooller found the north west wall was a dirty yellow colour - though no colour was seen elsewhere in or outside the crater. Mosely found the crater to be bright and his sketch revealed the extension of the bright blob on the eastern rim and again a great deal of interior detail. Amery (Reading, UK, seeing III) found Aristarchus to be "a brilliant splash against dulled background in violet filter, especially polarizing filter. CED + polarizer readings high, but not as high as previous night". Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, seeing III-IV) remarked that "spurious colour a total mess around Aristarchus & nothing abnormal seen". A photograph was taken at 20:50UT reveals the bright blob and entire detail. Peters (Kent, UK, seeingIII-II) observed Aristarchus with a UV screen from 20:15-21:23UT and comented that althogh being very bright, there was no variation between white and UV. It was checked with a Moon Blink device and the radial bands were clearly seen in white light, < in blue. The Cameron 2008 catalog ID=233 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
In 1962 Sep 16 at UT08:05 Spirad (Victoria, B.C., Canada, 48" reflector) obtained a spectrum with a UV emission, in H & K lines compared to Jupiter and Mars. II-AO plates, 6A/mm dispersion. Fraunhofer lines much shallower than planetary ones. (whole Moon). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=770 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Macrobius 1971 Mar 15 UT 02:07-03:15 Observed by Sparks (Exmouth, UK, 6" reflector x400) "Strong pink color extending whole curve of crater's illum. wall, starting & ending in shadow side. Color grew deeper, then faded & ended at 0315h. Changed eyepieces. No other feature had this tho. looked for. Survived many separate powers of eyepieces." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1289.
Aristarchus 1964 Aug 26 UT 02:00-03:00 Observed by Genatt, Reid, (Greenbelt, MD, 16" reflector, x360, S=P-G), and Lindenblad (Washington, DC, USA, 26" refractor) "Red and Blue bands. Grew thinner & shorter. Alerted Naval Obs. One obs. tho't he saw Phenom. but not sure. (confirmation ?). (prof. astronomers, but not lunar observers)" NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #844. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
On 1958 Nov 01 at UT 00:00 a TLP was seen on the Moon (location and observer not given). The Reference for this is Palm, 1967. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=702 and weight=0. The 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.
Aristarchus 1976 Nov 13 UT 05:25 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor, 54-200x, S=6, T=4) "Floor 8deg except S.=6deg which is also granulated & la pale yellow. Different aspect fr. other obs. at same col. Viol. in outer nimbus. Bright blue-viol. glare where viol. radiance was on 11th. SWBS still large & 9 deg bright." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1457.
Aristarchus 1976 Nov 14 UT 06:09 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor, 54-200x, S=5-4, T=5) "Walls & floor 8deg except S.= 6deg, SWBS now smaller but still 9deg. S.floor still granulated & now yellow-brown. Strong viol. tint still on outer nimbus but now viol. radiance (gas?) again on ENE rim as on 11th, but not as on 13th" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1458.
In 1965 Jul 02 at UT 04:20-05:50 Albert and Welch (Azuss, CA, USA, 8" reflector, x375) and Emanuel (West Covina, CA, USA, 4.5" reflector) observed 4th magnitude star-like flashes to blotches in Aristarchus, in ashen light. Cameron says that this is independent confirmation and also that the date in MBMW is 7/1/65 which is local time + 2nd UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=881 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Picard 2002 Sep 10 UT 02:30-03:21 Observed by Gray (Winnemucca, NV, USA, 152mm refractor x248,S=2-3, T=5) "observed in White light and through Wratten Red 25 and Blue #38A filters. The crater through the Red 25 filter looked very similar to the view in White light. Using the Blue 38A filter Picard almost dissapeared - it looked like a dim, faintly observable black spot with the sunlit, east facing west crater wall barely visible. Observer had not observed Picard very often, so was not too familiar with it but it seemed odd that it almost vanished through the blue filter." ALPO observational report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1788 May 08/09 at UT 20:00-01:00? Mechain (France) observed bright spots near Aristarchus. This was confirmed by Schroter and Bode (Lilienthal, Germany, 7" reflector and refractor). The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5 and ID=46 & 47. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.