TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: China - Hong_Kong



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 20:26-21:47 Ill=19% Aristarchus observed by Kozyrev on 1961-12-3

     Aristarchus 1961 Dec 3 UTC 03:05-03:40 Observed by Kozyrev (Crimea, 
     Soviet Union) described in NASA catalog as: "Emission lines in spectrum 
     of c.p. red & blue, H2 identified, several km2 area. Projected into 
     shadow cast by W. wall. Source rose to a height above the crater. 50" 
     reflector used NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog TLP ID 
     No. #756.


2024-Jul-01 UT 19:43-21:20 Ill=18% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Jul-02 UT 20:32-21:47 Ill=11% N_Pole observed by Chernov_VM on 1977-12-7

     On 1977 Dec 07 at 04:24UT (assuming that this is not local time) V.M. 
     Chernov (Soviet Union) observed that the north cusp was more than 180 
     deg and a bright dot seen. Ashen light visible. Moon 3.5 days before 
     New Moon. On 6th Dec at 04:20UT the cusp was seen to be normal. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-02 UT 20:32-21:47 Ill=11% S_Pole observed by Chernov_VM on 1977-12-7

     On 1977 Dec 07 at 04:24UT (assuming that this is not local time) V.M. 
     Chernov (Soviet Union) observed that the south cusp was more than 180 
     deg. Ashen light visible. Moon 3.5 days before New Moon. On 6th Dec at 
     04:20UT the cusp was seen to be normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-02 UT 20:32-21:20 Ill=10% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Jul-03 UT 21:26-21:34 Ill=5% S_Pole observed by Chernov_VM on 1977-12-8

     On 1977 Dec 08 at 04:04UT V.M. Chernov (Soviet Union) observed that the 
     south cusp was prolongated into Ashen light. This is the only occasion 
     where he had seen this effect on two successive nights. However a 
     similar effect was seen by F. Gruihuisen on 1840 Mar 5th and 6th. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-08 UT 11:08-11:36 Ill=6% Aristarchus observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-19

     were fainter. The third (about 0.066 deg from the northern limb)
     showed an erruption of fire or luminous matter. The brightness
     of this third volcano was much brighter than Mechain's comet.
     Webb thinks that these other two volcanos were Menelaus and
     Manilius. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=32 and weight=4. The
     ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.


2024-Jul-08 UT 11:08-11:36 Ill=6% Manilius observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-19

     were fainter. The third (about 0.066 deg from the northern limb)
     showed an erruption of fire or luminous matter. The brightness
     of this third volcano was much brighter than Mechain's comet.
     Webb thinks that these other two volcanos were Menelaus and
     Manilius. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=32 and weight=4. The
     ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.


2024-Jul-08 UT 11:08-11:36 Ill=6% Menelaus observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-19

     were fainter. The third (about 0.066 deg from the northern limb)
     showed an erruption of fire or luminous matter. The brightness
     of this third volcano was much brighter than Mechain's comet.
     Webb thinks that these other two volcanos were Menelaus and
     Manilius. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=32 and weight=4. The
     ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-11:57 Ill=12% Moon observed by Unknown_Observer on 1356-5-11

     A guest star trespassed against the moon. Cameron
     suspects that this was a meteor? ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.
     Cameron 2006 catalog weight=0. Julian date 1356 May 03.
     Gregorian date 1356 May 11.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-11:09 Ill=12% Aristarchus observed by Herschel_W on 1783-5-4

     William Herschel and Mrs Lind saw a red, 4th magnitude brightness, less
     than 3 arc sec in diameter. Herschel believed that he was seeing a 
     lunar volcano in erruption.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-11:10 Ill=12% Aristarchus observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-20

     the previous night". Its diameter is less than 3"
     (5-6 km) as judged by comparing with the angular diameter
     of Jupiter and also Jupiter's third satellite (the
     diameter of the active part of the volcano was at least
     twice the angular diameter of Jupiter's Moon). The shape
     was an irregular round figure with very sharply defined edges.
     It resembled a small piece of burning charcoal, when it is covered
     by a thin coat of white ash. The other two volcanos were 
     much further towards the centre of the Moon and 
     resembled large faint nebulae that are gradually
     much brighter in the middle; but with no well defined luminous
     spot within them. These three spots are plainly to be
     distinguished from the rest of the marks upon the Moon;
     for the reflection of the Sun's rays from Earth is, in its present
     situation, sufficiently bright with a ten-foot reflector, to
     show the Moon's spots, even the darkest of them. Such
     similar phenomena were not perceived in the previous month,
     despite using the same telescope. The volcano was not as bright
     as his 4th May 1783 sighting (resembling a 4th magnitude star as
     seen with the naked eye), though the latter was smaller in diameter.
     Cameron's 1978 ALPO catalog has a TLP ID No. of 33 and a weight of
     4. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is 3.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-11:10 Ill=12% Manilius observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-20

     the previous night". Its diameter is less than 3"
     (5-6 km) as judged by comparing with the angular diameter
     of Jupiter and also Jupiter's third satellite (the
     diameter of the active part of the volcano was at least
     twice the angular diameter of Jupiter's Moon). The shape
     was an irregular round figure with very sharply defined edges.
     It resembled a small piece of burning charcoal, when it is covered
     by a thin coat of white ash. The other two volcanos were 
     much further towards the centre of the Moon and 
     resembled large faint nebulae that are gradually
     much brighter in the middle; but with no well defined luminous
     spot within them. These three spots are plainly to be
     distinguished from the rest of the marks upon the Moon;
     for the reflection of the Sun's rays from Earth is, in its present
     situation, sufficiently bright with a ten-foot reflector, to
     show the Moon's spots, even the darkest of them. Such
     similar phenomena were not perceived in the previous month,
     despite using the same telescope. The volcano was not as bright
     as his 4th May 1783 sighting (resembling a 4th magnitude star as
     seen with the naked eye), though the latter was smaller in diameter.
     Cameron's 1978 ALPO catalog has a TLP ID No. of 33 and a weight of
     4. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is 2.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-11:10 Ill=12% Menelaus observed by Herschel_W on 1787-4-20

     There were two other volcanos were much further towards the centre of 
     the Moon and resembled large faint nebulae that are gradually
     much brighter in the middle; but with no well defined luminous
     spot within them. These three spots are plainly to be
     distinguished from the rest of the marks upon the Moon;
     for the reflection of the Sun's rays from Earth is, in its present
     situation, sufficiently bright with a ten-foot reflector, to
     show the Moon's spots, even the darkest of them. Such
     similar phenomena were not perceived in the previous month,
     despite using the same telescope. The volcano was not as bright
     as his 4th May 1783 sighting (resembling a 4th magnitude star as
     seen with the naked eye), though the latter was smaller in diameter.
     Cameron's 1978 ALPO catalog has a TLP ID No. of 33 and a weight of
     4. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is 2.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-12:03 Ill=12% Aristarchus observed by Gobel on 1824-5-1

     In 1824 May 01 at UT 21:00 Gobel (Koburg, Germany) observed near 
     Aristarchus, a blinking light of magnitude 9-10, in Earthshine. The 
     ALPO/BAA ID=99 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:08-12:14 Ill=12% Picard observed by Gray_R on 2002-9-10 *

     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.


2024-Jul-09 UT 11:37-12:16 Ill=12% Earthshine: July Pegasids: ZHR=3 vel=63km/s

2024-Jul-10 UT 11:08-12:01 Ill=19% Aristarchus observed by Gobel on 1824-5-2

     In 1824 May 02 at UT 21:00-21:15 Gobel (Germany, seeing = excellent) 
     saw near Aristarchus (47W, 23N) a soft (matte) light like a star seen 
     through mist. Brightness increased suddenly to magnitude 9-10. After 
     several seconds it became weak, finally disappearing. repeated this 3 
     to 4 times in 15 minutes. The Moon was a very narrow sickle shape and a 
     major feature could be seen in Earthsine. The date given was 1821 but 
     Cameron says it is 1824. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=88 and weight=4. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2024-Jul-10 UT 11:08-11:24 Ill=19% Macrobius observed by Persson on 1972-4-17

     Macrobius 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, 
     Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Macrob. was a white 
     ring without outline or shadow. (shad. should have been seen--sun  only 
     up 5deg alt. Something was raising albedo from 0 to surround." NASA 
     catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.


2024-Jul-10 UT 11:08-11:24 Ill=19% Proclus observed by Persson on 1972-4-17

     Proclus 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, 
     Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Proclus not as clear 
     as usual" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.


2024-Jul-10 UT 11:08-11:24 Ill=19% W_Limb observed by Hvidore on 1972-4-17

     On 1972 Apr 17 at UT 20:10-20:45 Hvidore (Denmark, 2.5" refractor, x58, 
     x100, seeing=good) noted a brightening of the dark limb between 
     Hercynian mountains and Cleostratus crater. Thought that it was due to 
     atmospheric disturbance. Cameron says similar to other reports e.g. No. 
     1156. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1330 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-10 UT 12:25-12:48 Ill=19% Aristarchus observed by Gomez on 1969-5-20

     On 1969 May 20 at UT 19:35-20:30 Gomez (Spain, 12" reflector) observed 
     blue-white pulsating light in Aristarchus that illuminated the inner 
     walls - it was maximum at 19:55UT. This observation was made during the 
     Apollo 10 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1128 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-10 UT 11:37-12:50 Ill=19% Earthshine: July Pegasids: ZHR=3 vel=63km/s

2024-Jul-11 UT 11:08-12:29 Ill=27% Posidonius observed by Andre on 1963-10-22

     In 1963 Oct 22 at UT 21:00? Andre (Belgium, 2.25" refractor) noticed 
     that Posidonius A's shadow was not seen when it should have been seen. 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=777 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-11 UT 11:45-13:18 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Reiland on 1975-3-18

     On 1975 Mar 18 at UT 00:57-04:00 Reiland, Brown and Lojeck (Pittsburgh, 
     Pennsylvania, 6" reflector x45 and 8" reflector x200, photos taken) 
     observed the following at Aristarchus: "While obs. Earthshine on moon, 
     saw it glowing -- a bright steady star-like glow, est. at 5-8th mag. 
     First noted at 0057h. Obs. other obj. then came back to it. It was 
     still there -- till moonset (@0500h). Saw it in other telscopes & 
     Lojeck took photos. (photo shows Aris. prominent, but also LaLande, 
     Pytheas & Timocharis. 2 prs. in Aris. but there are other pts on the 
     print, it may be grain)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1404 and 
     weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-11 UT 12:45-13:18 Ill=28% S_Pole observed by Dzapiashvili on 1969-7-19

     South Cusp 1969 Jul 19 UT 17:55-19:10 Observed by Dzapiashvili 
     (Georgia, Soviet Union) "Saw an abnormally bright spot at end of 
     S.cusp. Polariz. meas. at 8.3% at 1845-1847h (Apollo 11 watch?)"
     NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1164.


2024-Jul-11 UT 12:48-13:18 Ill=28% Aristarchus observed by Brandli on 1969-5-21

     On 1969 May 21 at UT 20:00-21:00 Brandli and Germann (Switzerland, 6" 
     refractor) observed a slow orange-red blinking on the surrounding area 
     of Aristarchus. It was seen less markedly the next night. Wald (Zurich, 
     Switzerland) noted at 20:30UT that the crater was pink (Confirmation 
     says Cameron) - this was during the Apollo 10 watch. The cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=1131-1132 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-11 UT 11:37-13:20 Ill=28% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Jul-12 UT 11:08-12:22 Ill=36% Cepheus_A observed by Collins_M on 2000-10-4

     Cepheus A 2000 Oct 04 UTC 08:15-08:50 Observer: Maurice Collins 
     (New Zealand, 90cm ETX) - observer noted that crater was 
     extremely bright - wasn't sure if this was normal and at the 
     time rated it as the brightest (contrasty?) crater that he had 
     ever seen on the Moon. Many years later he suspected that he may 
     have mis-identified the crater. This still leaves us with thr 
     problem as to why a crater should be so bright in this region, 
     and if so, which one? ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-12 UT 12:46-13:47 Ill=36% Helicon observed by Novet on 1788-3-13

     Lunar volcano, seen on the dark side, as bright as a 
     6th magnitude star,


2024-Jul-12 UT 12:46-13:47 Ill=36% Riccioli observed by Schroter on 1788-3-13

     A bright spot was seen. Cameron 1978 catalog
     ID=40 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.


2024-Jul-12 UT 13:31-13:47 Ill=37% Theophilus observed by Delaye on 1969-7-20

     Theophilus 1969 Jul 20 UT 18:40 Observed by Delaye, Thinon, Donas, ?
     ourdan (Marseilles, France, 10" refractor x60) "Saw a flash on the c.p. 
     of mag 1.0, duration 0.1s, no color. (meteor?) (Apollo 11 watch)".
     NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1174.


2024-Jul-12 UT 13:32-13:47 Ill=37% Aristarchus observed by Wald on 1969-5-22

     On 1969 May22 at UT2045-2105 Wald (Zurich, Switzerland) observed the 
     pinkish colour in Aristarchus was less marked tonight. The astronauts 
     were alerted and at 22:12 reported no activity but could see the crater 
     and Earthshine was strong near the terminator. Apollo 10 watch, 
     spacecraft far from the terminator. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1134 
     and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-12 UT 11:37-13:49 Ill=37% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Jul-13 UT 11:08-12:38 Ill=45% Mare_Crisium observed by Williams_AS on 1882-3-26

     A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 2.75" Acromatic refractor 
     (x75, definition good, but it was too windy to use the 5.25") noticed 
     that the mare was a mass of light streaks and spots. This was not 
     considered unusual, but these features were unusually plain, distinct 
     and brught, especially the streaks. The observer could not recall 
     seeing the streaks so bright and clear with this instrument before, and 
     indeed hardly ever with the larger 5.25" telescope. The observer 
     continued to observe Mare Crisium on many nights for several months and 
     comments that such an unusual exhibition was later seen perhaps once 
     every 2-3 lunations. They are uncertain how much this effect depends 
     upon the state of the Earth's atmosphere. This TLP does not make it 
     into the Cameron 1978 catalog and so may not be a TLP - however it has 
     been included, just in case, and to try to understand what was actually 
     seen. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-13 UT 13:02-13:33 Ill=46% Rimae_Triesnecker observed by Gordeenko on 1912-5-23

     Triesnecker Rille 1912 May 23 UT 18:00? Observed by Gordeenko 
     (Russia) "Change in shape from representation by Brenner and 
     Krieger not accountable by lighting conditions" NASA catalog 
     weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1. NASA catalog ID #339.


2024-Jul-13 UT 13:37-14:14 Ill=46% Mons_Piton observed by Smith_T on 2022-8-4

     Mons Piton 2022 Aug 04 UT 19:41-20:10 T. Smith (Codnor, UK, 
     16inch Newtonian, x247, Seeing IV) mountain was very bright 
     and red around its eastern slopes. An examination of the 
     bright and contrasty Proclus crater revealed that to be 
     relatively colour free compared to Piton. An examination of 
     other features, north and south along the terminator revealed 
     some tinge of coloiur but not as strong as on Mon Piton. Mons 
     Piton examined with a yellow filter at 19:50 and still showed 
     red along the eastern side, other features along the 
     terminator had no colour through the filter. Video images by. 
     A.Cook (Newtown, UK) made earlier at 1929 & 19:40 UT, (in the 
     SWIR (1.5-1.7 microns) did not reveal Mons Pico as especially 
     bright - but resolutioin was poor. A friend of Smith, phoned 
     up the next day to say that they saw a mountain on the limb 
     exhibiting red on the 14th August. Probably the redness was 
     due to atmospheric spectral dispersion as the Moon was low, 
     and it was especially visble on Mons Piton as this is an 
     exceedingly contrasty object on the terminator. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1. 


2024-Jul-13 UT 11:36-14:16 Ill=46% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2024-Jul-14 UT 11:08-12:47 Ill=55% Plato observed by Bianchini on 1725-8-16

     A track of reddish light, like a beam, was seen
     crossing the shadowed floor of Plato.This TLP has an ID
     No. of 17 in Cameron's 1978 catalog and a weight
     of 3. It has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.


2024-Jul-14 UT 11:08-12:43 Ill=55% Plato observed by Williams_AS on 1882-3-27

     Plato 1882 Mar 27 UTC 20:10-21:00 Observer: A.S. Williams (Brighton, 
     UK, 5.5" saw the shadow filled floor of Plato at Sunrise with a 
     "Glowing and curious milky kind of light". About 1 hour after sunrise 
     at Plato, there was no trace of this effect. The TLP filled the whole 
     floor except at a quarter of the diameter from the east wall which was 
     actually quite black. The observer saw a curious phosphorescent glimmer 
     at sunset (April11th?). Cameron comments that Birt, Nelson and Waugh 
     saw obsecuring mist or fog in Plato on many occasions. Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=229 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-14 UT 11:08-11:42 Ill=55% Unknown observed by Von_Speisssen on 1887-11-23

     On 1887 Nov 23 at 16:15-17:00 UT Von Speissen & others of Berlin, 
     Germany, using a 3.5" refractor (x180), saw a "Triangular patch of 
     light (time in Middlehurst catalog wrong? Moonrise was at > 18:30h. If 
     year =1887, age=8.8 days & time OK. must be same observation as ID=256 
     in Cameron 1978 catalog - note similarity of names and also the 
     reference date). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=258 and weight=1.


2024-Jul-14 UT 13:01-14:43 Ill=56% Mare_Anguis observed by Louderback_D on 1979-12-27

     On 1979 Dec 27 at UT 05:32 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 6" 
     reflector x240, seeing=3-6/10 and T=4) noticed "2 small high-sun areas 
     nr. Eimmart - brightening around Mare Crisium, except for interior of 
     Proclus - in blue light. They were brighter than 2 spots on Cap. 
     Agarum rated 8.5 & Proc. 9. Not as bright next night. Probably a real 
     blue light brightening". Cameron 2006 catalog ID=79, location on Moon: 
     (70E, 23N) and weight=4. 


2024-Jul-14 UT 13:07-14:43 Ill=56% Ross_D observed by Harris on 1965-9-4

     On 1965 Sep 03 UT03:00-05:00 D.Harris (Located near Whittier 
     College, Whittier, CA, USA, using a 10" f/8.2 Newtonian 
     reflector, x78 & x208, seeing 5-6, transparency 2-0) observed a 
     ridge obscured SSW of Ross D. No drawing was made, only a 
     written description. "Ridge not visible near crater; possible 
     white patch 1/3 Ross D diameter" The ridge is the wrinkle ridge 
     extending NNE from Ross D, a well established often visible 
     feature. Harris comments that this was not one of the better TLPs 
     seen near Ross D, and there were no independent observers, 
     neverless he was ceratin of this being a TLP, and it was 
     consistant with other activity seen near this crater between 1964 
     and 1970. Cameron 1978 catalog ID 891 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Jul-14 UT 13:15-14:43 Ill=56% Plato observed by Brenner on 1895-5-2

     Plato 1895 May 02 UT 20:45, 23:45 Observed by Brenner and Fauth 
     (Germany?) "Streaks of light (Brenner) bright parallel bands in 
     center Fauth (indep. confirmation?)." NASA catalog weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID #284. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-14 UT 13:29-14:43 Ill=56% Plato observed by de_Speissens on 1887-11-23

     Plato 1887 Nov 23 UT 20:00? Observed by de Speissens (France?) 
     "Luminous triangle on floor. Klein says it was sunlight affect. (but 
     similar to Klein's own obs., #190. Fort says never seen before nor 
     since)." NASA catalog weight=0 (very unlikely). NASA catalog ID #256.
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-14 UT 13:54-14:43 Ill=56% Censorinus observed by Nicolini on 1969-5-24

     Censorinus 1969 May 24 UTC 21:10-22:15 Observed by Jean 
     Nicolini (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12" reflector) "It was brighter 
     than Proclus between 2130-2145h. A very tiny cirrus veil 
     present & Censor. appeared less bright & Proc. continued to 
     look normal. Weather worsened at 2215h. (Apollo 10 watch)." 
     NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1144. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-14 UT 14:26-14:43 Ill=56% Mons_Piton observed by Schneller on 1960-11-27

     Piton 1960 Nov 27 ? UT 00:00? Observed by Schneller 
     (Cleveland, OH, USA, 8" Reflector, x53), "Red obscuration 
     concealing peak, @10m2 (if near SR, date is 27th; ancillary 
     data given for 27th -- date not given)." NASA catalog weight=
     3. NASA catalog ID #731. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-15 UT 11:07-12:36 Ill=65% Clavius observed by Cook_Miss on 1915-4-23

     Clavius 1915 Apr 23 UTC 20:00 Observed by Cook (England?) "Narrow 
     straight beam of light from crater A to B" NASA catalog weight=1 (very 
     poor). NASA catalog ID #352. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-15 UT 12:25-14:21 Ill=65% Tycho observed by Abel_P on 2009-5-3

     On 2009 May 03/10 UT23:20-00:11 P. Abel (Leicester, UK, 20cm reflector, 
     x312, seeing III-IV) observed that the north east wall was slightly 
     brighter than would have been expected, slightly blurred (not seeing 
     related blurring) and had a strong orange-brown colour. No spurious 
     colour seen elsewhere. A change in eyepieces showed the same effect. No 
     luck in alerting other observers. A drawing was made at 23:20UT and 
     finished at 00:12UT. At 23:12UT part of the inner NW floor had a dull 
     brown colour, whereas before it was grey.By 00:11UT the colour effect 
     was fading and by 00:18 seeing condirions were too bad to continue. M. 
     Cook (Mundesley, UK, 9cm Questar telescope, x80, x130, seeing III, 
     transparency moderate to good) had observed Tycho earlier in the 
     evening at 22:15UT, but had seen no signs of colour. W. Leatherbarrow 
     (Sheffield, UK, 8cm scope, high cloud interuptions and bad seeing) had 
     taken monochrome images at UT 20:07 and 20:10, but these showed nothing 
     unusual, and he checked the crater visually at 00:00-00:30, but 
     detected no colour, although the Moon's low altitude contibuted to poor 
     seeing conditions and some spurious colour was seen. CCD images from M. 
     Collins (Palmerston North, New Zealand) taken at 00:46UT showed 
     nocolour apart from spurious colour on contrasty edges, in no way 
     reflecting what was seen early by P. Abel. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-15 UT 14:01-15:12 Ill=65% Copernicus observed by Burt_G on 2006-6-5

     Observer made a drawing over a period of 30 minutes. Upon
     examining drawing, and comparing with photos made under
     similar illumination was struck by the abnormality of a
     a small white blob in the north east corner of the shadowed
     floor. There should be no raised topography between the wall
     and the central peaks that could give rise to this. The making
     of the sketch overlapped with an earlier drawing made by Rony
     de Laet (Belgium) which did not show this blob. Subsequent attempts
     to find sketches/images at very similar illumination angles have
     failed to show the blob in the north east corner of the chadowed
     floor. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-15 UT 15:02-15:12 Ill=66% Birt observed by Capen_CF on 1955-4-2

     Birt 1955 Apr 15 UT 03:20-05:00 Observed by Capen (California 
     Seeing=Excellent) "Small craters between Birt & wall were invis. at 
     times under excellent seeing, while craterlets on w.side were 
     continually obs." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #586.


2024-Jul-16 UT 11:07-12:58 Ill=74% Eudoxus observed by Unknown_Observer on 1882-1-29

     On 1882 Jan 29 at UT 17:00-17:30 an unknown observer noted an unusual 
     shadow in Eudoxus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=227 and the 
     weight=2. Reference: Sirius Vol 15, 167, 1882. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-16 UT 11:07-11:25 Ill=74% Proclus observed by Moore_P on 1984-7-8

     On 1984 Jul 08 at UT 20:10-22:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, seeing IV-V)
     suspected that the floor of Proclus was slightly darker than normal. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=249 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-16 UT 13:12-15:08 Ill=74% Plato observed by Farrant_M on 1969-5-26

     Plato 1969 May 26 UT 20:30-21:05 Observed by Farrant 
     (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160, S=G) "Had misty 
     portion of SW(ast. ?) floor from 2030-2105h at which time it 
     was gone. Clearly seen, had ill-defined boundaries & was an 
     easy obj. to see. Alt.=33 deg. (Apollo 10 watch)." NASA 
     catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID No. 1148. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-17 UT 11:07-11:39 Ill=82% Plato observed by Moseley_T on 1966-9-25

     Plato 1966 Sep 25 UT 23:12-23:35 Observed by Moseley (Armagh, Nortern 
     Ireland, 10" refractor, x140) "Eng. moon blink sys. blinks inside the 
     crater. Very dubious due to low alt. of moon." NASA catalog weight=1 
     (very low). NASA catalog ID #982.


2024-Jul-17 UT 11:07-12:08 Ill=82% Gassendi observed by Whippey_MR on 1967-6-18

     Gassendi 1967 Jun 18 UT 22:50-23:59 Observed by Whippey 
     (Northalt, England, 6" reflector?) "Faint redness outside NE & 
     SE wall of crater." Moore (10" Armagh refractor, x360) was 
     observing earlier 22:10-22:40, with and without a Moon Blink but 
     detected no redness, however his observing conditions were not 
     very good at the time. NASA catalog ID #1039. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. ALPO.BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-17 UT 12:06-12:54 Ill=82% Posidonius observed by Dzaplashvili on 1952-7-3

     Posidonius 1952 Jul 03 UT 19:13-19:27 Observed by Dzaplashvili, 
     Ksanforalif, Negrelishvili (Georgia, Soviet Union, 13" reflector, 
     polarimeter, S=clear) "Making polariz. mess. of it. Aristotles. 
     Eudoxus. & Aristillus. only Pos. gave higher rdgs. & oscillated while 
     others gave repeatedly same results. 40 other times Pos. was normal. 
     Never had seen such behavior Table gives deflections. Obs. repeated 2X 
     Obs. from 1843-1947h." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog 
     ID #552. ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Jul-17 UT 13:45-15:42 Ill=83% Aristarchus observed by Simmons on 1966-7-29

     Aristrachus 1966 Jul 29 UT 03:40 Observed by Simmons (Jacksonville, FL, 
     USA, 6" reflector x192, S=7, T=4-5) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ 
     Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector + Moonblink) "Spot on S.wall vis. only in 
     red filter, brightness 8deg. Slightly brighter than surrounding wall. 
     No confirm. Says it might be part that reflected better. Not confirmed 
     by Corralitos Obs. MB."  NASA catalog ID #968. NASA catalog weight=1 
     (very low).


2024-Jul-17 UT 14:43-16:25 Ill=83% Plato observed by Barker_R on 1938-3-13

     On 1938 Mar 13 at UT 04:00-06:00 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK) noted a 
     slight reddish colour in Plato. However Fox (Newark, UK, 6.5" 
     reflector, x240) saw none on the south east wall, but instead saw a 
     yellowish glow on the southern floor at the same time (confirmation?). 
     Appearently Fox saw the same effect on Apr 10, 11, and May 8-11, then 
     on June 8-10. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=432 and the weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-17 UT 16:18-16:25 Ill=83% Herodotus observed by Fabian on 1989-5-17

     On 1989 May 17 at UT Fabian (Chicago, IL, USA, 4" reflector, x35-x50 
     and 8" reflector) noted a pale blue colouration in the ridges situated 
     west of Aristarchus and north of Herodotus craters, in the vicinity of 
     the terminator (and on the night side). Aristarchus itself did not have 
     any colour. Īt was only area with such color though there were numerous 
     others of similar elevation and relation to term. The colour was seen 
     in a 4" Cassegrain telescope, but when an 8" reflector was used at 
     02:30UT, even with the same eyepieces. Cameron comments that maybe the 
     larger telescope spread the colour out? The sketch that Fabian 
     suplied, suggested to Cameron that the TLP was located at Herodotus, 
     and the ridge was part of Schroter's valley - Cobra Head. The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=364 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Jul-18 UT 11:07-11:31 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1965-11-6 *

     Aristarchus 1965 Nov 06 UTC 03:20-03:50, 05:50 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor x300, S=6, T=5) "Strong blue-viol. 
     glare on E. & NE wall; dark viol. hue in nimbus. (absent at 0320-0350. 
     Listed as 11/8/55 in both ref. 210 & MBMW, but should be 1965). NASA 
     catalog weight=4, NASA catalog ID #911.


2024-Jul-18 UT 11:26-13:14 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Herschel_W on 1783-5-13

     Two small conical mountains, near last 4th May eruption,
     close to the third one that he had seen before, but not
     these two. They were not on any map.


2024-Jul-18 UT 12:21-14:17 Ill=90% Langrenus observed by Baum_R on 1947-8-28

     SE of Langrenous 1947 Aug 28 UT 21:00? Observed by Baum 
     (Chester, England) A long mountain mass, on limb to the SE of 
     Langrenus crater, had a decidedly bluish cast. To the north, on 
     the limb,  were several ordinary peaks appearing in profile and 
     some were sharp and pointed. NASA catalog ID=498. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 13:46-16:42 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Greenacre on 1963-10-30 *

     Aristarchus 1963 Oct 30 UT 01:50-02:15 Observed by Greenacre and 
     Barr (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" Clark Refractor) observed 2 ruby 
     red spots - one just to the SW of the cobra's Head and the other 
     on a highland area east of Vallis Schroteri. A pink colour 
     formed coverting the SW rim of Aristarchus. Effects present with 
     or without Yellow Wratten 15 filer. Similar effects checked for 
     elsewhere on other craters but not seen. So presumed not to have 
     been due to chromatic aberation or astmospheric dispersion. 
     Effecta not seen in 12" refractor, but this may have been a 
     resolution issue. The NASA catalog ID No. is #778. The NASA 
     catalog weight is 5 (highly reliable). ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-18 UT 14:14-16:03 Ill=90% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1950-7-27

     Proclus 1950 Jul 27 UT 02:56 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "C.p. of Proc. 
     disappeared)" 5" reflector used at x100, NASA catalog weight=4. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 15:06-16:19 Ill=90% Oceanus_Procellarum observed by Wildey on 1962-12-9

     In 1962 Dec 09 at UT 07:36 Wildey and Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" 
     reflector) observed that Oceanus Procellarum was 1.13 magnitudes 
     brighter than normal. Observation at sunrise and is abnormal if area 
     measured was mare. If it were an east facing wall it would be normal. 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 15:11-16:25 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Wildey on 1962-12-9

     In 1962 Dec 09 at UT 07:42 Wildey and Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" 
     reflector) observed that Aristarchus was 0.80 magnitudes (x2) fainter 
     than average for this age (photometric measurement) Vmag=3.80, average=
     3.0. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 15:14-17:03 Ill=90% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1950-7-27

     Herodotus 1950 Jul 27 UT 03:56 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Pseudo 
     c.p. in Herod. Drawings. (Similar to NASA catalog event #523)" 
     5" reflector used at x100, NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2024-Jul-18 UT 15:17-16:46 Ill=90% Langrenus observed by Moore_P on 1992-2-16

     On 1992 Feb 16 at UT 01:05-01:35 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5" 
     reflector, seeing=III) found the north rim area to be both very 
     bright and misty - though he did not think it to be a TLP but 
     wanted it to be recorded, just in case. The Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=440 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 15:38-17:05 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by MacKenzie on 1970-4-18

     Aristarchus-Herodotus 1970 Apr 18 UT 20:14 Observed by MacKenzie 
     (UK,2.5" refractor x45, seeing Antoniadi I) "Fairly strong blink 
     in a spot 1/2 way between the 2 craters. Drawing (Apollo 13 
     watch). NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1257. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Jul-18 UT 16:39-17:13 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Arriola on 1966-7-30

     Aristarchus and Cobra Head 1966 Jul 30 UT 06:35-07:29 Observers Ariola 
     and Cross (Whittier, CA, USA). NASA catalog states: "S. part of Cobra 
     Head nr. Herodotus was a red spot; also nr. Aris. & the fork of 
     Schroter's Valley. Variations in phenom. color, 1st on S. rim of Aris., 
     later on N. rim. Drawings". 19" x390 reflector used. NASA catalog 
     weight=5. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #959. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-18 UT 16:49-17:13 Ill=90% Torricelli_B observed by North_G on 2002-10-18

     Torricelli B 2002 Oct 18 UTC 20:56-21:59 Observer: G.North (UK, 8" 
     reflector, x134, Seeing Antoniadi IV, Transparency good) - thought that 
     Torricelli B was perhaps a little brighter than expected, especially 
     when compared to Moltke and Censorinus based upon past recollection of 
     relative brightnesses at this colongitude). Slight bluish tint seen as 
     well. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-19 UT 11:06-12:49 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Scarfe on 1963-10-30 *

     Aristarchus 1963 Oct 30 UTC 22:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) 
     observed a 30% enhancement at 540nm in the spectra of 
     Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID No. is 778 and weight 
     is 5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 because Oct 30 is not mentioned in 
     Cameron's refernce.


2024-Jul-19 UT 11:06-12:49 Ill=95% Copernicus observed by Scarfe on 1963-10-30 *

     In 1963 Oct 30 UT 22:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a
     30% enhancement at 540nm in the spectra of Copernicus. The
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID No. is 778 and weight is 5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1 because Oct 30 is not mentioned in the ref 
     that Cameron give's to Scarfe's paper.


2024-Jul-19 UT 11:06-12:06 Ill=95% Herodotus observed by Manske_R on 1989-6-17 *

     On 1989 Jun 17 at UT 06:33-07:16 R. Manske (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 1" 
     refractor) sketched a nebulous spot near to Herodotus crater that at 
     06:49 (when he tried some filters out) was visile through red, blue and 
     yellow filters, though it was slightly fainter through the red filter. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=366 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-19 UT 11:41-14:37 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1981-11-10 *

     On 1981 Nov 10 at UT 07:54-08:22 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor and filters, seeing=2-3 and transparency=5) observed a 
     blue light at the Cobra's Head, near Aristarchus, that fell back down 
     to a normal brightness of 7. although the west wall (his point D) went 
     down to 6.5 (this was 8 back on Oct 5). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=158 
     and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-19 UT 12:20-13:31 Ill=95% Unknown observed by Seyffer on 1789-1-10

     On 1789 Jan 10 at UT 00:00 Seyffer (Germany) observed "a lunar 
     volcano". Cameron comments that this must have been bright as it was 
     near full Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=56 and weight=4. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-19 UT 14:53-16:49 Ill=96% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-9-16

     On 1891 Sep 16 at UT 19:00? Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and 
     using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity 
     "Dense clouds of vapor apparently rising from its bottom and pouring 
     over its SW wall torrds Herodotus. He says no activity till day after 
     sunrise & ceases a few days before sunset. (Part of an extensive 
     observing of only a few features under all aspects of lighting. 
     Drawings and Phtos obtained." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=269 and weight=1. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-19 UT 17:13-19:38 Ill=96% Mons_Pico observed by Chapman_BW on 1981-10-12 *

     On 1981 Oct 12 at UT 00:00?(?) B.W. Chapman (12cm refractor, 
     Seeing II, transparency poor, Kingston-Upon-Thames, UK) found 
     that Mons Pico was brighter in red light than in blue. 
     Aristarchus for comparison was the same brightness in both 
     filters. ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2024-Jul-19 UT 17:40-18:11 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-2-24

     Aristarchus 1975 Feb 24 UTC 18:00-23:30 Observers (all in UK): Foley 
     (Kent, 12" reflector), Gannon (Middlesex, 6" reflector), Peters (Kent, 
     8" reflector), Farrant (Cambridge, 8" reflector), Turner (Sussex, 8" 
     reflector), Fitton (Lancashire, 8" reflector) - "(Foley) 1800h -- slate 
     gray bluish on all of crater; blue at 1816h, fading at 1835h, no color 
     on floor. At 1949h brillinance reduced, eyepiece tested at 1959h with 
     result of elong. gray blur & afterward activity at reduced light level. 
     Blue again at 2013h. (Gannon) at 1851h saw red tint on S.rim (instru.), 
     neg. in white & filter lite till 2000h, (Peters) at S=P had impression 
     of large faint blink on S.side, diffuse till 2000h, then seeing 
     improved & saw darkish patch on S.wall -- darker in blue than red. 
     Craters on limb were normal to 2017h, neg. at 2058h & 2130h, (Farrant) 
     at 2000h, normal. At 2053h color in small area to W. of W. wall. 
     (Turner) at 2230h-2300h got neg. (Fitton) at 2330h got neg. in white, 
     seeing too poor for filters. Fitton & Farrant think obs. due to atm. 
     effects. (activity earlier & none later confirmed)." NASA catalog 
     weight= 5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1398.


2024-Jul-19 UT 17:50-18:11 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Cook_MC on 2007-4-30

     Interior bands were faint at 22:40 but sharper at 23:20.
     Observer noted some blue spurious colour to the north of
     Aristarchus but this had gone by 23:50.


2024-Jul-19 UT 17:50-18:11 Ill=96% Moltke observed by Cook_MC on 2007-4-30

     Observer noted some variability in the brightness of Moltke 
     and Torricelli B. This observation has an ALPO/BAA weight of 3.


2024-Jul-19 UT 17:50-18:11 Ill=96% Torricelli_B observed by Cook_MC on 2007-4-30

     Observer noted some variability in the brightness of 
     Torricelli B and Moltke. This observation has an
     ALPO/BAA TLP weight of 3.


2024-Jul-19 UT 18:02-18:11 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1983-8-22

     On 1983 Aug 22 at UT 05:44-06:33 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3"refractor, x150) found the brightness of Aristarchus (diffuse white 
     patch) to be 7 to 7.5 but apparently it is normally 8-8.5, so fainter 
     than normal. Another brightness reading found "brightening then nearly 
     extinction at S. wall similar to changes seen on Eimmart before. 
     Watched fluctuation compared to Cobra Head, they were similar but more 
     pronounced at Aristarchus" especially in blue light compared to red 
     (although there was a little brightness in red). Timings of these 
     fluctuations were 7sec, 7sec, 9-10sec and 9-10sec. The latter two might 
     have been seeing related as the crater enlarged up at these times. The 
     observer felt that the Cobra Head appeared fainter than the previous 
     year and had faded during the second set of brightness measurements. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=227 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-19 UT 18:02-18:11 Ill=96% Mons_Piton observed by Louderback_D on 1983-8-22

     On 1983 Aug 22 at UT05:44-06:33 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x150) found that Mons Piton was still brighter in red light 
     than in blue - the opposite was found in his July observations. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=227 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 11:06-13:26 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1983-10-20 *

     On 1983 Oct 20 at UT23:40 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed that 
     Aristarchus was brighter than normal (as measured with a CED) and much 
     more so that Censorinus, Menelaus, and Proclus craters (in turn). 
     Cameron comments that Moore is a very experienced observer. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=231 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 12:24-14:00 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1965-9-10

     Aristarchus 1965 Sep 10 UT 04:08-04:38 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 5" reflector x130, x180, S=4, T=3) "S.region of floor 
     granulated, 7 deg bright, very faint brownish tinge; rest of crater 8 
     deg bright white (confirm. of Presson?)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). 
     NASA catalog ID #892.


2024-Jul-20 UT 12:24-12:51 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1966-8-1

     Aristarchus 1966 Aug 01 UT 00:50-01:20 Observers: Moore, 
     Moseley, Corvan (N.Ireland, 10" refractor) - "Eng. moon blink 
     detected color (red?) on SW wall. Tel. link got other vis. 
     confirm, & also another moon blink."NASA catalog ID=#960, 
     weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-20 UT 13:50-15:46 Ill=99% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-9-17

     On 1891 Sep 17 at UT 18:00? Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and 
     using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity 
     "Varitions in vapor column. Crater D covered. (there are rays here -- 
     high sun effect on them?) Drawings. Time estimated from given 
     colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=270 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-20 UT 13:53-15:49 Ill=99% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Louderback_D on 1990-5-9

     On 1990 May 09 at UT08:24-08:28 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" 
     reflector, x150, Clears sky) noticeed in Promontorium Agarum (Cape 
     Agarum), that at 08:24UT the west point (C) dimmed to a brightness of 
     6.5 before ragaining its normal brightness at 7. Cameron comments that 
     these are wedge measurements equivalent to 0.5 steps in Elger's 
     brightness scale. No other effects noticed elsewhere. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=404 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 14:02-15:59 Ill=99% Moon observed by Kozyrev on 1977-1-4

     On 1977 Jan 04 at 16:25-17:30 Kozyrev (Pulkovo Observatory, Crimea, 
     Ukraine, Soview Union) "Observed unusual processes on moon. Activity in 
     progress at beginning of obs. Still vis. at 1710, gone at 1730h. 
     Latharn & colleagues found no seismic activity at that timeunder a 
     quick look". The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and ID=1460. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2024-Jul-20 UT 14:20-15:20 Ill=99% Copernicus observed by Robinson_JH on 1977-3-4

     On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
     26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady, 
     transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted 
     observations). Copernicus was very indistinct. All other features 
     examined were normal. This is a BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 14:20-15:20 Ill=99% Fracastorius observed by Robinson_JH on 1977-3-4

     On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
     26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady, 
     transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted 
     observations). The floor of Fracastorius is significantly brighter in a 
     red filter than in a blue filter. This is a BAA Lunar Section 
     observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-20 UT 14:50-16:31 Ill=99% Plato observed by Barker_R on 1938-1-16

     On 1938 Jan 16 at UT 00:00 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK, 12.5" 
     reflector) noticed that Plato crater had a brownish-gold veined 
     surface, colour irregular - laid on a smooth floor. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=430 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 14:50-16:46 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by LeCroy on 1976-2-14

     On 1976 Feb 14 at UT23:35-0053 LeCroy (Springfield, VA, USA, 4.5" 
     reflector, x75, S=6 and T=4.5). A blue haze was seen on the east side 
     of Aristarchus and red haze on the west side. At 00:00UT details were 
     more clear and at 00:24UT Aristarchus and Herodotus, were seperated. At 
     00:34UT colours were gone. At 00:35UT blue was on Aristarchus and the 
     area was bright, but was black in a red filter. At 00:53UT the features 
     were clear and the colour gone and the brightness had decreased to 9. 
     Cameron comments that the colour was not due to temp. inversion because 
     of being dark in the red filter, implying a medium). The Cameron 1978 
     catalog TLP ID is 1428 and the weight=1. This is an ALPO report. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-20 UT 15:11-17:06 Ill=99% Mons_Pico observed by Moore_P on 1996-12-24

     On 1996 Dec 24/25 at 18:12-00:02UT P. Moore (Selsey, UK, using a 15" 
     reflector x250-360, and seeing III) saw a strong orange colour on the 
     south wall and floor of Aristarchus. He suspected it to be spurious 
     colour but could not detect colours on any other craters. The colour
     remained but at 18:12 UT he suspected a trace on colour on Mons Pico 
     but was not sure. However he reported it to the TLP coordinator of the 
     BAA Lunar Section. The orange in Aristarchus gradually faded and had 
     almost vanished by 00:20UT when seeing was too bad to continue 
     observing. At 02:30UT he was able to re-observe again and there was 
     still a very very slight hint of orange in Aristarchus - but he 
     comments that if he had not been looking for it he might not have 
     noticed. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-20 UT 16:19-18:16 Ill=99% Plato observed by Kelsey on 1966-8-1

     Plato 1966 Aug 01 UT 06:14 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, 
     USA, 8" reflector x300) The wall from the S to the NNE wouldn't 
     focus well though at least 4 craterlets on the floor were 
     clearly seen (Ricker uncertain if real TLP. Cameron thinks it 
     probably was -- similar to Bartlett's experience on Aris. NASA 
     catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #961. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-21 UT 11:52-14:53 Ill=100% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1898-4-6 *

     On 1898 Apr 06 atUT 23:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 15" 
     refractor?) observed in Schroter's valley and it's vicinity "Variations 
     in vapor col. Crater E now most conspicuous instead of C which is now 
     least conspic., but not covered with vapor. (in drawing 2 gaps show, 
     time est. fr. given ol. ". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=298 and weight=
     3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:13-14:06 Ill=100% Copernicus observed by Moore_P on 1963-11-1

     On 1963 Nov 01/12 at UT 22:30-03:00 P. Moore (UK, 12" reflector) 
     observed something unusual in Aristarchus/Copernicus/Kepler - 
     the Cameron catalog is not very clear which. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=779 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:13-14:55 Ill=100% Kepler observed by Manchester_University on 1963-11-2

     On 1963 Nov 01 at UT 00:20-00:35 Kopal and Rackham (Pic du 
     Midi, France, 24" reflector) observed in Kepler an 
     enhancement in red light at 672.5nm and 545.0nm. Luminescence 
     ~86% +/-3% of background. The Cameron catalog says that Moore 
     saw something between 23:30 and 03:00, but it is not clear 
     what exactly, or whether it was Copernicus, Kepler, or 
     Aristarchus? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=779 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:13-14:35 Ill=100% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1963-11-2

     On 1963 Nov 02 at UT 00:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a spectral 
     line dpeth anomaly? The cameron 1978 catalog ID=780 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:13-14:26 Ill=100% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1980-9-24

     On 1980 Sep 24 at UT 21:13-23:50 P.Moore (Selsey, UK) at 22:45 saw loss 
     of detail in the north west wall, especially in red light, but also 
     slightly in blue light too. By 22:48 there was activity on the crater 
     floor i.e. the four bright spots were visible in white light but not in 
     red. In blue the central spot was seen and there were dark radial 
     streaks to the south wall and south east. At 22:50 there was a loss of 
     detail. Other craters were normal. At 23:08 the floor was dark in red, 
     but some details were visible in blue. the effect had finished by 
     23:35. At21:34 J-H Robinson found Plato to be normal and no blinks, 
     though floor clearer in red than in blue, however the floor detail had 
     gone by 21:57. Blair suspected a dusty patch in north of Plato, 
     especially in red light. at 21:57 and it started spreading at 21:13, 
     then east at 21:15 and then north. Though it faded at 21:25 but was 
     back again at 21:35, and Moon blink colour filters still gave a 
     reaction at 21:50 - the TLP remained strong until 23:50UT. The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=110 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:32-14:47 Ill=100% Fracastorius observed by Robinson_JH on 1980-9-24

     On 1980 Sep 24 at UT21:34 J-J. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 10" 
     reflector, x200, seeing=III) found, using a Moon Blink device, that 
     Fracastorius blinked on the northern side in the red filter. Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=110 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-21 UT 13:54-15:50 Ill=100% Plato observed by Titford_R on 1993-3-8

     On 1993 Mar 08 at UT 22:30 R. Titford (England, UK, 8.5" reflector, 
     seeing=III) found a very bright white area on the northern wall, "floor 
     < Mare Imbrium". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=456 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-21 UT 14:41-16:25 Ill=100% Plato observed by Barker_R on 1938-1-17

     On 1938 Jan 17 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK, 12.5" reflector) 
     noticed that Plato crater had a brownish-gold veined surface, 
     colour irregular - laid on a smooth floor. It had extended 
     further E than on the previous night. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-21 UT 14:47-16:40 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1978-11-15

     Aristarchus 1978 Nov 15 UTC 19:10-22:15 Observed by Foley (UK) - 
     Colouration seen - violet spot on north west interior. There was no 
     colour on the crater floor from 19:10-20:05, but suddenly the floor 
     colour changed to a slate blue-grey colour from 20:05-21:45UT. Colour 
     was not detected elsewhere. CED brightness measurements taken - these 
     were normal for Proclus, Mons Pico, Mons Piton and Tycho, but for 
     showed that Aristarchus varied in brightness. Crater Extinction Device 
     (CED) used. Seeing Antoniadi III, Transparancy Fair.


2024-Jul-21 UT 14:59-18:54 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Cross on 1965-9-11 *

     Aristarchus 1965 Sep 11 UT 08:08-08:15 Observed by Cross,Rasor (Parlos 
     Verdes, CA, USA, 22" reflector x133, S=F-P) "Red glows,. Photos 
     obtained but do not show phenom. Haze terminated obs." NASA catalog 
     weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #894.


2024-Jul-21 UT 15:10-17:06 Ill=100% Mare_Crisium observed by Moore_P on 1948-7-21

     Mare Crisium 1948 Jul 21/22 UT 22:00?-01:00? Observed by Moore 
     (England, 12" reflector) "Almost featureless except for Peirce & 
     Picard" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #506. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Jul-21 UT 16:31-18:27 Ill=100% Plato observed by Kelsey on 1966-8-2

     Plato 1966 Aug 02 UT 06:26 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8" 
     reflector x300) "Again E(IAU?) wall would not focus" NASA catalog 
     weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #962.


2024-Jul-21 UT 16:47-18:42 Ill=100% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-9-18

     On 1891 Sep 18 at UT 21:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and 
     using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity 
     "Varitions in vapor column. Drawings. Time estimated from given 
     colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=271 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2024-Jul-21 UT 18:50-20:40 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1964-9-22 *

     Aristarchus 1964 Sep 22 UT 02:54-03:03 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" refractor x240, S=5, T=5) "Bright blue-
     viol. gl. on NE rim & EWBS; dark viol. nimbus; S. floor 8deg br. 
     rest of crater 7 deg. Red-brown, changed to coppery, to yellow-
     brown (Gilheany, et al. examined crater later, but did not 
     detect any color in MOON BLINK, so red-brown must have 
     disappeared." NASA catalog ID #851, NASA catalog weight=4. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-21 UT 19:21-20:58 Ill=100% Kunowsky observed by Gilheany on 1964-9-22 *

     Kunowsky 1964 Sep 22 UT 03:25-04:30 Observed by Gilheany, Hall, and 
     Johnson (Port Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector, Seeing=good) "Red area 
     detected by Trident's MOON BLINK (MB) device, (Aris. normal)." NASA 
     catalog weight= 5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #852.


2024-Jul-21 UT 20:04-20:31 Ill=100% 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-22 UT 12:39-14:20 Ill=98% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1898-4-7 *

     On 1898 Apr 07 at UT 22:30 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 15" 
     refractor?) observed in Schroter's valley and it's vicinity "Variations 
     in vapor col. Lge. gap in main column near edge of C. Gap not 
     previously seen, but fine lines crossing it had. E is still most 
     conspic. (time est. fr. col. given)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=298 
     and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-22 UT 12:39-13:53 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Gallivan on 1969-5-3 *

     Aristarchus 1969 May 03 UTC 07:00? Observed by Smith, Gallivan 
     (Corralitos Observatory, Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector, photos) "Bluing 
     around crater. Visible on monitor, but immeasurable in photos" NASA 
     catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1125


2024-Jul-22 UT 13:55-14:22 Ill=98% Picard observed by Unknown_English_Observer on 1877-5-29

     East of Picard (56E, 15N) 1877 May 29 UT 00:30 Observed by an unknown 
     observer (in England?) "Bright spot. (nr. sunset, should normally be 
     faint? as in Kuiper atlas where it is invisible.)" NASA catalog weight=
     3. NASA catalog ID #191.


2024-Jul-22 UT 13:55-14:48 Ill=98% Plato observed by McCord on 1965-9-12

     Plato 1965 Sep 12 UT 05:00 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson 
     Observatort, CA, USA, 60" reflector+spectrometer) "line depth 
     ratios in spectra a/b (H), c/d (K) were abnormally high compared 
     with 23 other areas, but not quite as pronounced as other areas 
     on other dates." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). 
     NASA catalog ID 895. ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Jul-22 UT 13:55-14:00 Ill=98% Gassendi observed by Brook_C on 2004-8-31

     2004 Aug 31 UT 22:30-22:35 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) looked at Gassendi 
     and noted a slight chestnut brown colouration in the dark area on the 
     crater floor to the north of the central mountain leading to Gassendi 
     A. It lasted for about two minutes during 22-30 hrs UT to about 22-35 
     hrs UT (observer unable be more precise). Used 60mm OG x120. Seeing 
     quite steady trans good. Checked Gassendi again at 23hrs UT to 23-05. 
     No sign of colour. Also area mentioned earlier seemed lighter now. No 
     colour on Aristarchus. Plato floor dark -no sign of craterlets. Seeing 
     good with just slight tremor. Trans good 60mm OG x120 used. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-22 UT 14:19-16:15 Ill=98% Mare_Crisium observed by Robinson_JH on 1973-3-20

     Mare Crisium 1973 Mar 20 UT ~19:55 Robinson (Devon, UK) patches 
     clearer in a red filter than in a blue filter. This is 
     unlikely to be a TLP, more likley something to do with effects 
     in our atmosphere, but is worth checking out, just in case. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-22 UT 15:10-17:05 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Kidger_M on 1978-11-16

     Aristarchus 1978 Nov 16 UTC 19:40-19:45. Observer: Mark Kidger (UK, 6" 
     refractor x40, x133, x200, seeing poor-boiling) - saw the north wall of 
     Aristarchus to be an electric blue. No spurious colour was seen in 
     other craters (despite the conditions). No other observers were able to 
     confirm this due to the weather. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-22 UT 20:11-21:43 Ill=97% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-2-27

     On 1975 Feb 27 at UT21:26-23:32 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, 
     U.K., 12" reflector) picked up a colour Moonblink blink (brighter in 
     blue) in Plato crater at 21:36, 22:15 and 23:32UT extended from 11 - 3 
     o'clock along entire area inside the crater - the effect was 
     particularly diffuse and obscure, despite the surrounding localities 
     being sharp. The effect was seen visually and was continuous. A check 
     was made on star images and these were found to be very sharp and not 
     pulsating, thuis indicating good atmospheric conditions. This is a BAA 
     Lunar Section report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2024-Jul-22 UT 20:33-21:43 Ill=97% Plato observed by Hibbard on 1965-10-12

     Plato - Hibbard (Orlando, FL, USA, 2.5 inch refractor, NASA 
     catalog quotes: "Whole crater had a bluish tinge, (photos 
     obtained but out-of-focus -- chrom. aberr?" - NASA catalog 
     weight=1, NASA catalog ID 903. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-22 UT 21:20-21:43 Ill=97% Aristarchus observed by Robinson_JH on 1975-2-27

     Aristarchus 1975 Feb 27/28 UT 22:00-01:00 Observers: Robinson 
     (Teignmouth, England - 10" reflector), Fitton (Lancashire, England - 
     8" reflector), Amery (Reading, England - 8" reflector), Mills 
     Observatory (Dundee, Scotland, 10" reflector) - NASA catalog states: 
     "Robinson at 2200h got blink on E.wall, stong at 200x till 2225h. 
     (Fitton) at 2200h (moon low) at 200x saw vivid blue to N., vivid yellow 
     & orange to S. in Aris., Proc., Menelaus, & many other bright craters 
     til 2300h. Then Aris. less blue & mare obj. no colors. No blinks in 
     these craters. No obscur. Polariz. normal till 2330h using many 
     rotations. At 2330h Aris. blue in N. but fainter. Only Proc. remained 
     blue till 0020h (28th). Photo-electric scan at 2340h was normal for 
     Aris. (600 microamps) compared with Tycho (900 microamps), total of 10 
     scans. all neg. with 15km resolution. Blink neg. but blue still vis. in 
     N. in white light till 0030h. At 0100h (S=III at 200x) Proc. clear of 
     blue, Aris. nearly clear, blink neg. (Amery) at 2310h saw blue on N.rim 
     of Aris., no color in other craters at 300x. No blink in Aris. S. part 
     of Aris. indistinct but abnormal. No blink till 2350h. (Mills 
     Observatory) at 0000h checking rep'ts got blink in S.part of Aris. Blue 
     only in N.part. Similar blue in bright craters in E.hemisphere & blue 
     halo on S.limb till 0020h. Concluded due to optical effects. Fitton 
     says due to atm. effects from high press. sys. W. of obs (blue on one 
     rim & red on other due to chrom. aberr. ? If spurios, should get no 
     blink & similar crater conditions should exhibit same phenomena all 
     over Moon). NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog TLP ID No. 
     1400. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-22 UT 21:20-21:43 Ill=97% Proclus observed by Fitton on 1975-2-27

     Proclus 1975 Feb 27/28 UTC 22:00-01:00 Observers: (Fitton) at 2200h 
     (moon low) at 200x saw vivid blue to N., vivid yellow & orange to S. in 
     Aris., Proc., Menelaus, & many other bright craters til 2300h. Then 
     Aris. less blue & mare obj. no colors. No blinks in these craters. No 
     obscur. Polariz. normal till 2330h using many rotations. Only Proc. 
     remained blue till 0020h (28th). Photo-electric scan at 2340h was 
     normal for Aris. (600 microamps) compared with Tycho (900 microamps), 
     total of 10 scans. all neg. with 15km resolution. Blink neg. but blue 
     still vis. in N. in white light till 0030h. At 0100h (S=III at 200x) 
     Proc. clear of blue, Aris. nearly clear, blink neg. Concluded due to 
     optical effects. Fitton says due to atm. effects from high press. sys. 
     W. of obs (blue on one rim & red on other due to chrom. aberr. ? If 
     spurious, should get no blink &similar crater conditions should exhibit 
     same phenomena all over Moon). NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA 
     catalog TLP ID No. #1400.


2024-Jul-23 UT 14:33-15:26 Ill=93% Plato observed by McCord on 1965-9-13

     Plato 1965 Sep 13 UTC 05:40   McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" 
     reflector with spectragraph) - "Line depth ratio in spectra a/b (H), 
     c/d (K) were abnormally high compared with 23 other areas, but not 
     quite as pronounced as other areas on other dates." NASA catalog 
     weight=5 (very high), NASA catalog ID #895.


2024-Jul-23 UT 14:33-15:24 Ill=93% Plato observed by Cameron_W on 1971-4-13

     Plato 1971 Apr 13 UT 03:30-04:30  W. Cameron (Greenbelt, MD, 
     USA, 36" reflector & 6" grating) "spectrum obtained showed an 
     extra absorption line at 4908+/-4A & possibly another. No other 
     of 6 spectra of other features on the plate show it. No other of 
     20 spectra of Plato, including another on the same nite show it. 
     Further reduction & analysis remain to be done." NASA weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID=#1291. ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2024-Jul-23 UT 14:33-16:11 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Curtis on 1987-6-14

     Aristarchus 1987 June 14 UT 04:43-08:00 Observed by Curtis, Jacobs, and 
     Manske (Yanna Research Station, Carl A. Fosmark Jr. Memorial 
     Observatory, Madison Astronomical Society, WI, USA, 17" f4.5 Dobsonian 
     and the 8" f10 SCT Celestron) "On the night 13/14  June  11:42 P.M. to 
     3:00 A.M. local time or 14 June 04:43 to 8:00 UT. Three people 
     witnessed this event and all three of them observed with three 
     different telescopes to rule out instrumental aberration. These three 
     pople were members of the Madison Astronomical. The three observers 
     involved are Keith Curtis, Tom Jacobs and Robert Manske. Keith Curtis 
     took detailed notes of the event as he observed it. The observations 
     were made at the Yanna Research Station, Carl A. Fosmark Jr.
     Memorial Observatory of the Madison Astronomical Society following the 
     annual picnic. This is MAS dark sky site and is located near Brooklyn, 
     Wisconsin. As they were observing the night sky they saw the Moon 
     rising and noted a strong orange color due to atmospheric effects. 
     Approximately 1/2 hour after the Moon rise they decided to turn one of 
     the telescopes on it. It was at 04:43 UT, it was noted by Keith Curtis 
     that as the Moon rose it began to loose the horizon color effect and 
     return to its normal color, but he found that the red color was not 
     leaving the crater Aristarchus. At first they all thought this was an 
     atmospheric effect but decided it was a real event since they detected  
     a second crater (Euler) showing red color on its rim. Keith Curtis
     said that the red color was very strong on the Western rim of 
     Aristarchus with a strong blue/green or aqua green on the Eastern rim. 
     Keith also reported that the glow opaque enough to prevent viewing of 
     the interior of crater Aristarchus. He said they observed until 3:00 
     A.M. daylight saving time or 8:00 UT. and the red glow was still 
     visible when they ended  their observing session. Robert Manske 
     description of the event was that he saw two craters glowing a strong 
     red and blue giving it a rainbow effect. He said that the red glow was 
     so strong he was unable to see the craters underneath during the entire 
     observing session. Concerning the orientation of the red and blue was 
     on the crater he stated that  he did not remember since he failed to 
     take any notes. Concerning whether there was any difference in 
     appearance when they observed it with the 17" f4.5 Dobsonian and the 
     8" f10 SCT Celestron. He said that he could not detect any difference 
     to the lunar formation or the color on it regardless of which telescope 
     he used. He did mention that as the Moon was rising it had the 
     appearance of one large Maria in the center of the disk. This illusion 
     disappeared as the Moon rose higher into the sky. When talking to Tom 
     Jacobs he said that he remembered that he did not see anything on the 
     Moon until 1/2 hour after Moon rise. He said that he remembered that 
     the entire Aristarchus region had a strong reddish or pinkish color. 
     All three witness all reported variations in the type of color they 
     were seeing. This would indicate that individuals color perception is a 
     major factor during a color event. Keith Curtis saw a very strong 
     coloration around the rim of the craters, where Robert Manske saw the 
     entire region covered by this red and blue coloration and he could not 
     see the interior of the craters underneath. Tom Jacobs reported that 
     the glow covered the entire crater but he could see the crater 
     underneath it. The Moon never achieved a height greater than 21 degrees 
     so it could be that what the observers saw was caused by the Earths 
     atmosphere. Further details can be found on the following web site: 
     http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/ltp19870614.htm " ALPO 
     observational report. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=303 and 
     weight 5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-23 UT 15:10-17:06 Ill=93% Plato observed by McCord on 1965-9-13

     Plato 1965 Sep 13 UTC 07:20   McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" 
     reflector with spectragraph) - "Line depth ratio in spectra a/b (H), 
     c/d (K) were abnormally high compared with 23 other areas, but not 
     quite as pronounced as other areas on other dates." NASA catalog 
     weight=5 (very high), NASA catalog ID #895.


2024-Jul-23 UT 16:28-18:18 Ill=93% Janssen_K observed by Brook_C on 1992-2-21

     On 1992 Feb 21 at 03:00-03:55UT C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 3" refractor 
     x116, seeing II) found that Janssen K was very bright. Cameron 2006 
     catalog extension ID=441 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-23 UT 16:52-18:46 Ill=93% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1898-4-9

     Schroter's Valley 1898 Apr 09 UT 04:00 Observed by Pickering 
     (Cambridge, Mass. USA, 15" refractor) "Variations in vapr col. Break in 
     main col. Similar to earlier. time est. fr. given col. Date given is 
     8th LT =9th UT?."NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #300.


2024-Jul-23 UT 17:16-17:54 Ill=93% Cleomedes observed by Beaumont_S on 1993-12-31

     On 1993 Dec 31 at UT 05:00-07:40 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK, 12" 
     reflector) "saw a patch of hazy light to NW (from c.p. alpha) at 0550 
     craters B & J shadow of alpha had not reached E wall yet, but at 0536 
     it did. Alpha > at 0550. Craters B & J to SE had faded, vanished at 
     0630. Hazy patch remained around peak, alpha low mainly to NE like a 
     comet's tail. Slightly reddish fringe to E wall. (shown in sketch)". 
     The above has been quoted in full from the Cmeron catalog because the 
     catalog desription is slightly ambiguous and any attempted summary 
     might make the description more unreliable. The cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=470 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.   


2024-Jul-23 UT 17:25-19:20 Ill=93% Cassini observed by Livesey_R on 1995-1-19

     Cassini/Tycho 1995 Jan 19 UTC 04:35 Observer: R.Livesey (UK) - Tycho 
     appears brighter than Cassini bright spot in red filter. In violet 
     filter Tycho and Cassini bright spot appear equally bright. (Tycho and 
     Cassini bright spot in Deslandres - added at bottom of report?). 2.5" 
     refractor x48 (indoors), seeing Antoniadi II-IV. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-23 UT 17:25-19:20 Ill=93% Tycho observed by Livesey_R on 1995-1-19

     Tycho/Cassini 1995 Jan 19 UTC 04:35 Observer: R.Livesey (UK) - Tycho 
     appears brighter than Cassini bright spot in red filter. In violet 
     filter Tycho and Cassini bright spot appear equally bright. (Tycho and 
     Cassini bright spot in Deslandres - added at bottom of report?). 2.5" 
     refractor x48 (indoors), seeing Antoniadi II-IV. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-23 UT 20:42-21:55 Ill=92% Aristarchus observed by Wilkins on 1790-3-3

     In 1790 Mar 03 at 22:00 UT Wilkins (England?) observed Herschel's 1787 
     lumninous point (Aristarchus) in the same place. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=67 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-23 UT 21:35-21:55 Ill=92% Gassendi observed by Moseley_T on 1966-9-2

     Gassendi 1966 Sep 02 UT 22:55-02:55 Observed by Moseley, Moore, 
     Gill, Harris, Frost and Hall (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" 
     refractor + Moon Blink, Seeing=fair) and by Cave (England using 
     a Moon blink) "Eng. Moonblink sys. detected red glows on c.p. & 
     around it; seen vis. too. (Corralitos obs.at the time? did not 
     see anything?)" Note that the Arnagh observers were all using 
     the same telesope, The observing times of M. Cave are not given 
     but they saw a blink SW of the central peaks. NASA catalog ID 
     972. NASA catalog weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-24 UT 15:08-16:21 Ill=86% Theophilus observed by Mobberley_M on 1981-10-16

     On 1981 Oct 26 UT 20:44-21:14 M. Mobberley (Bury St Edmunds, UK, 
     14" Cassegrain, seeing III) noticed an ~100deg wide fan on the 
     floor of Theophius, radiating on the central peak upto the 
     surrounding base of the wall next to Cyrillus crater. This fan 
     had a hint of yellow/red. The observer did not consider this to 
     be abnormal - there was certainly no loss of focus here as far 
     as the observer was concerned, and no mention is made of this 
     effect in later observations that night. Plenty of spurious 
     colour was reported. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-24 UT 15:28-17:22 Ill=86% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1966-8-5

     Aristarchus 1966 Aug 05 UT 05:22-05:38 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 4" reflector x93, x125, x281, S=4, T=5), "S. part of floor was 
     granulated & est. at 6 deg bright; faint yellow-brownish tint. Rest of 
     crater 8 deg bright white."NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog 
     ID 963.


2024-Jul-24 UT 16:40-17:19 Ill=86% Grimaldi observed by Firsoff on 1937-4-29

     In 1937 Apr 29 at UT 09:30 Firsoff (Glastonbury, UK, 6" reflector and 
     filters) observed a slight greenish colour (Cameron says colour of 
     ground? no TLP?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=420 and Weight=4. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-24 UT 18:15-19:52 Ill=85% Alphonsus observed by Wilkins_HP on 1958-11-29

     Alphonsus 1958 Nov 29 UTC 22:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, UK, 
     15" reflector) "Near site of Kozyrev's outbreak saw a circular 
     patch, black pit center, & red, round masses all around it." 
     NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #708.ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-24 UT 20:36-21:56 Ill=85% Mouchez observed by Steed_W on 1980-9-28

     On 1980 Sep 28 at UT05:00-07:00 W. Steed (Ocean City, MD, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x45 and x220) detected a "tower-like" feature on the east 
     rim of Mouchez crater, and appeared about 2-3x higher than other 
     mountains nearby. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=112 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 15:44-17:08 Ill=77% Theophilus observed by Cross on 1965-7-18

     Theophilus 1965 Jul 18 UTC 08:52-09:01 Observed by Cross, Ariola 
     (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x450, S=4, T=3) "Red spots; 
     ruby red within a pink area on c.p." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA 
     catalog ID #885. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-25 UT 16:08-16:38 Ill=76% Mons_Piton observed by Brook_C on 1999-1-7

     1999 Jan 07 UT 01:57 C. Brook (Plymouth UK, 65mm refractor, 
     x125, seeing good) found this mountain unusually dull. In 
     contrast, Mons Pico, Montes Teneriffe, Montes Spitzenberg, 
     were all normal. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 16:36-18:32 Ill=76% Plato observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1825-4-8

     Plato 1825 Apr 08 UT 01:00 Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, 
     Germany) "West part of crater brighter than east part". NASA 
     catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #106. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 17:05-18:57 Ill=76% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1971-6-13

     Aristarchus 1971 Jun 13 UT 08:21 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4" reflector x51, x93, x121) "S. part of floor was brownish & 
     granulated" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1296.


2024-Jul-25 UT 17:50-19:47 Ill=76% Aristarchus observed by Pedler_J on 1978-11-19

     Aristarchus 1978 Nov 19 UT 22:40-23:05 Observed by Pedler 
     (UK, 12.5" reflector, x200, seeing fair) Blue colour seen and 
     could not focus on this part, where as other craters were 
     nice and sharp in this filter. Aristarchus darker in red 
     light. all other craters were normal in red. Attempts to 
     change the eyepiece did not make any difference to the blue 
     colour. Cameron 2005 catalog ID=43 and weight=4.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-25 UT 18:07-19:59 Ill=76% Gassendi observed by daSilva on 1971-6-13

     Gassendi 1971 Jun 13 UT 07:22-08:05 Observed by Raimundo Nonato 
     da Silva (Parnaiba, Brazil, 9.5" reflector, x180) "At 0755h 
     variation on W.(IAU?) edge of crater "brightness seemed to 
     become a little darker" as it was gugacious (foggy?), Was not 
     sure it was a LTP. Other features & it were normal from 0658-
     0755h". NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID 1295. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-25 UT 21:18-21:56 Ill=75% Mons_Piton observed by Louderback_D on 1979-11-9

     On 1979 Nov 09 at 10:30-11:05UT D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, S=
     4-2/10, T=P) detected a rapid fade in brightness of south and north 
     sunlit slopes of Mons Piton. Then the western flank faded and became 
     obscured in detail. The variations detected were approximately 5 sec in 
     duration, where as seeing effects were of the order of 15 sec. Mons 
     Pico and other mountains did not show a similar effect. "It was seen 
     only in viol. filter tho once seemed blurred in red. No changes, 
     dimming was like a veil of mist covering the mtn - swiftly, then 
     dissipating as rapidly. Sketch. Phenomenon went on & off till 11:00UT. 
     Cloud was cir. In viol & spreadover mtn in 2s. Saw 6 rapid, spinning 
     motions within the cloud like an explosion or tornado seen from above. 
     Blurring in red was more elongated. Motion across it was like a heat 
     wave. Whole event lasted ~35m but disappeared in a few secs. Albedos 
     7.4 cp, 7.5 pt A, 7 pt B." Cameron 2005 catalog ID=75 and weight=4. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-26 UT 16:20-17:50 Ill=66% Plato observed by Mobberley_M on 1981-10-18

     On 1981 Oct 18 UT 22:14022:16 M.Mobberley (Bury St Edmunds, UK, 
     14" Cassegrain, seeing variable, transparency misty) found that 
     the central craterlet on the floor of Plato was not visible, 
     despite it being visible under similar colongitudes on other 
     nights. Might be due to observing conditions, but observer 
     suspicous. At 02:08 the observer comments that the central 
     craterlet was ellusive, and at 02:42, though it is uncertain 
     whether they regarded it as suspicous still at this stage? 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-26 UT 16:23-17:21 Ill=66% Rimae_Triesnecker observed by Markov on 1915-7-3

     Triensecker Rille 1915 Jul 03 UTC 00:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) 
     "Several spots changed their shapes compared with Gordeenko's depiction 
     on 5/23/12 see #339; which cannot be explained by light variations." 
     NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #356.


2024-Jul-26 UT 17:33-19:28 Ill=65% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-9-23

     On 1891 Sep 23 at UT 22:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and 
     using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity 
     "Varitions in vapor column. Drawings. Time estimated from given 
     colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=272 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2024-Jul-26 UT 19:13-21:05 Ill=65% Promontorium_Heraclides observed by Doherty_EG on 1948-7-27

     Heraclides Point 1948 Jul 27 UT 02:00? Observed by Doherty (Stoke-on-
     Trent, England, 3" refractor? or 6" reflector or 10" reflector) 
     "Strangeley blurred & misty; La Place Prom was perfectly sharp." 
     NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #507.


2024-Jul-27 UT 20:53-21:57 Ill=53% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Unknown_Observer on 1994-4-3

     On 1995 Apr 03 at UT 03:30 Unknown Observer (Transparency good) saw a 
     darkening in the Cobra Head, Schroter's valley area of Aristarchus - 
     the best example that he had ever seen. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=474 
     and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=. Reference - BAA Lunar Section 
     circular 1995 Oct, p125 and personal communication from David Darling 
     to the BAA on 6/6/1995. Note it is uncertain whether this refers to the 
     Clementine mission or to somebody who observed during the Clementine 
     mission, or somebody with that surname. Anyway if it is the Clementine 
     mission then the date is wrong - possibly the year should have been 
     1994? The Cameron catalogue does actually mention a TIFF on Clementine 
     mission? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=474 and the weight=3. I am 
     assuming that the year should be 1994 and not 1995? The ALPO/BAA 
     catalog weight=1 until we can find out what the correct date is?


2024-Jul-27 UT 16:59-21:31 Ill=53% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-27 UT 21:45-21:57 Ill=53% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1964-7-31

     Aristarchus 1964 Jul 31 UT 02:00-02:23 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x180) "Deep ravine on E.glacis 
     interrupted midway of its length by apparent break just below 
     rim of craterlet assoc. with EWBS. Normally, ravine is seen 
     continuous. Probable obscuration at pt, of break." S=7, T=5. 
     NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #834. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-28 UT 17:41-17:54 Ill=43% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_T on 1968-7-18

     Aristarchus and Cobra Head 1968 Jul 18 UT 00:50-01:30 
     Observed by Moseley & Corvan (Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" 
     refractor, x255) and by Moore (Selsey, England, 3" refractor, 
     x 120) "Distinct red glow & obscur. 1st at 0050 S. of C.H. & 
     same size. At 0052h saw color on S.wall of Aris. Both 
     persisted till 0100h then both (faded, then brightened, then 
     faded. Plato, Gassendi & Kepler checked with neg. results. 
     Obscured areas reached greatest extent at 0125h wgen it was 
     1/2 size of C.H. & SSE (ast. ?) of it. Moore was alerted to 
     it & saw it in blink, but not vis. at 0107-0220". NASA 
     catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID 1085. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2024-Jul-28 UT 17:53-19:44 Ill=42% Rupes_Recta observed by daSilva on 1971-6-16

     On 1971 Jun 16 at UT 07:08-07:09 Raimundo Nonato da Silva 
     (Parnaiba, PI, Brazil, 9.5" reflector, x90, seeing=good) 
     observed during a lunar eclipse that the Straight Wall 
     surroundings were darker than an observation from two days 
     earlier. At 07:09UT tonality became clearer. As dawn was in 
     progress and atmospheric turbulence, not sure if it was a TLP? 
     Other features were normal. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1297 and 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-28 UT 21:03-21:58 Ill=41% Tycho observed by Sandel_J on 1996-2-12

     On 1996 Feb 12 at UT 07:30-08:27 J.Sandel (Caycee, SC, USA) 
     noted a contrast effect inside Tycho at sunset. At 07:30UT there 
     was a slight, but definite illumination of small areas of the 
     crater floor west of the central; peak. Also seen by T. Ferrel 
     (Lawrenceville, GA, USA, SCT C8). This was oval in shape and 
     gray in colour - Ferrel noted some diffuseness. It brightened 
     over 30 minutes. At 08:11UT a definite brightness fade noted in 
     Tycho's central peak. The crater floor had increased 
     illumination of entire crater floor. ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2024-Jul-28 UT 17:41-21:32 Ill=41% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-29 UT 18:29-21:32 Ill=30% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-30 UT 19:27-21:24 Ill=21% Wargentin observed by Cave on 1966-9-9

     On 1966 Sep 09 at UT 21:00-21:30 Cave (England, UK, 6" reflector, x364, 
     S=F) observed that the flor of Wargentin was a very dark gray, two 
     shades darker (on scale of 1-10) than the floor of Nasmyth and nothing 
     to be seen on it even along the ridge. A drawing was made. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=976 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-30 UT 19:21-21:32 Ill=21% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-31 UT 20:17-21:10 Ill=13% Aristarchus observed by Hiscott on 1969-8-9

     Aristarchus 1969 Aug 09 UT 01:00? Observed by Hiscott 
     (Canterbury, 12" reflector) "Bright spots photog. on E. wall 
     (EWBB) (crater wall seen in ashen light at this time accord. 
     to LION obs.). Pearce, in BAA Circ. 5 (3) says LO 4, fr. 150 
     shows highlights in similar areas & in Cobra Head & are due 
     to slopes.) Spots were on all 8 negs." NASA catalog weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID #1199. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-31 UT 20:17-21:07 Ill=13% Gassendi observed by Weeks_A on 2003-8-23

     Near Gassendi 2003 Aug 23 UT 09:00 Observed by Weeks (USA, 88deg 33' 
     W, 22deg 33' N, 20cm reflector) "Observation period ~30 min, terminator 
     straight down middle of Gassendi, very bright spot seen glaring on
     the dark side ~2-3 Gassendi diameters away (SW or NW?). Intense glare 
     unlike anything seen on Moon before. Spot did not brighten or fade. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-31 UT 20:17-21:18 Ill=13% Mercurius_E observed by Takamura_Y on 2004-8-11

     Mercurius E (76E, 48N) 2004 Aug 11 UT 18:28:27 Takamura_Y (Ogawamura
     Observatory, 137:59:13E, 36:39:34N) observed a 9th magnitude impact
     flash. This was verified by 2 other observers elsewhere in Japan.
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-31 UT 20:17-21:33 Ill=13% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids