TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: Norway - Oslo



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 01:54-02:11 Ill=26% Mons_La_Hire observed by Darling_D on 1989-6-28

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


2024-Jul-01 UT 01:54-02:11 Ill=26% Promontorium_Laplace observed by Darling_D on 1989-6-28

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


2024-Jul-02 UT 02:10-02:12 Ill=17% S_Pole observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1839-7-7

     South Pole 1839 Jul 07 UT 02:00? Observed by Gruihuisen (Munich, 
     Germany) "Twilight" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #
     118. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-02 UT 02:10-02:12 Ill=17% Mare_Crisium observed by Arsyukhin on 1982-11-11

     On 1982 Nov 11 at UT 17:00-17:30 E.V. Arsyukhin (Moscow, Russia, 3" 
     reflector) saw three stationary dark spots suddenly appear in Mare 
     Crisium. There was one on the north and the other two in the south west 
     to south. They lasted approximately 30 minutes and then promptly 
     vanished. Cameron says that it cannot be this date because the Moon was 
     not visible at 17:00UT Suggests 05:00-05:30UT? The Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID ID=189 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.  


2024-Jul-11 UT 20:54-21:15 Ill=31% Proclus observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-10-22 *

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


2024-Jul-11 UT 20:56-21:15 Ill=31% Posidonius observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-10-22 *

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


2024-Jul-15 UT 20:13-20:16 Ill=68% Picard observed by Madej_P on 1982-10-26 *

     On 1982 Oct 26 at UT 20:41-22:22 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, seeing=II 
     and transparency=good) found that a blurring effect on the crater 
     Yerkes had spread to Picard (~3.5 deg brightness). The effect was not 
     detected in yellow light from the Wratten 15 filter, but a brightness 
     change was picked up in red Wratten 25 light. J.D. Cook found dark 
     surrounding Picard bright illumination. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=188 
     and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2024-Jul-15 UT 20:13-20:16 Ill=68% Yerkes observed by Madej_P on 1982-10-26 *

     Yerkes-Picard 1982 Oct 26 UT 20:41-22:22 and 21:31 Observed by Madej 
     (Yorkshire, England, Seeing II, Transparency Good) and Cook (Frimley, 
     England, Seeing=II, Transparency Good) "(Madej) could not focus Yerkes
     as well as could Peirce. By 2041 effect extended to Picard (~3.5 deg). 
     In W15 filter not apparent, but albedo change was very marked in W25 
     red filter. (M. Cook) at 2222 noted faint orange around Yerkes E. 
     Spurious color seen in other areas. Color around Yerkes intermittent. 
     In blue filter it was still orange. (J. Cook) at 2131 noted S rim
     of moon was orange & seeing was such that it was fizzing. Around Yerkes 
     only orange tint - tending intermittent" Cameron (2006) catalog ID #188 
     & weight=5 (very good). ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2024-Jul-21 UT 22:50-23:16 Ill=99% 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 22:50-23:00 Ill=99% Pytheas observed by Sendor_Mark on 1970-6-19 *

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


2024-Jul-23 UT 00:58-02:48 Ill=96% Alphonsus observed by Whippey_MR on 1966-9-2 *

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


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

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


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

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


2024-Jul-25 UT 01:42-02:52 Ill=83% Plato observed by Markov on 1915-4-3

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


2024-Jul-25 UT 02:34-02:52 Ill=82% Plato observed by Lihou on 1886-10-16

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


2024-Jul-26 UT 00:05-00:06 Ill=74% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1978-11-20

     Aristarchus 1978 Nov 20 UTC 03:00-05:00 Observed by Foley (Kent, UK, no 
     spurious colour, Seeing Antoniadi II and transparency good.) - 
     colouration seen: very bright violet spot on the north west interior. 
     No brightness variations seen. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=44 and 
     weight=. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2024-Jul-26 UT 02:26-02:54 Ill=73% Posidonius observed by Muller on 1890-10-3

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


2024-Jul-27 UT 01:54-02:56 Ill=62% Alphonsus observed by Unknown_Observer on 1958-12-2

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


2024-Jul-27 UT 02:44-02:56 Ill=62% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-4

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


2024-Jul-28 UT 00:01-00:59 Ill=51% Triesnecker observed by Allen_DA on 1966-7-10

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


2024-Jul-28 UT 01:25-02:58 Ill=51% Aristarchus observed by Crotts_A on 1979-12-11

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


2024-Jul-28 UT 01:25-02:58 Ill=51% Mersenius observed by Crotts_A on 1979-12-11

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


2024-Jul-28 UT 00:01-01:48 Ill=51% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-29 UT 00:15-01:51 Ill=39% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-29 UT 02:41-03:01 Ill=39% Aristarchus observed by George on 1965-10-18

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


2024-Jul-30 UT 00:39-01:55 Ill=29% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids

2024-Jul-30 UT 02:21-03:03 Ill=29% Aristarchus observed by Gilheany on 1965-8-21

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


2024-Jul-30 UT 02:37-03:03 Ill=28% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_R on 1983-8-3

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


2024-Jul-31 UT 01:15-01:58 Ill=19% Earthshine: Jul Zeta Draconids + S.Delta Aquarids + Alpha Capricornids