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 1825 Jan 23 at UT 02:00 Engineering officers on board HMS Coronation (Gulf of Siam, naked eye or spy glass?) observed a star like point in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=105 and the weight=5. 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.
Bright spot seen. The Cameron 1978 catalog gives this TLP an ID No. of 36 and a weight of 1. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is also 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.
Archimedes 1979 Oct 01 UT 20:57-21:00 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".
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.
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 1992 May 13 at UT 22:30 R. Turner (Wolverhampton, UK, 3.6" reftactor, x50) noticed that there was a white spot on the WSW rim that he had not seen earlier. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=445 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 1988 Apr 19 at UT 01:15-04:00 J. Horne (Steadman, NC, USA, 8" reflector, S=4/10) took photographs of the Moon's Earthshine (appeared in the Aug 1988 Sky and telescope magazine). Aristarchus was bright. In addition several members of the Madison Astronomical Society also found the crater to be bright and one of them saw streaks and flashes from the crater. Manske (8" reflector, x97, + binoculars, S=E) found the crater to be "abnornormally bright" where as other craters in Earthshine were just normal. Fryback's (Madison, WI, USA, 8" reflector, S=VG) photographs confirm that the crater was very bright - the Moon was only 4deg in altitude though. The Camweron 2006 catalog ID=325 and the weight="confirmed". 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.
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.