TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: New_Zealand - Palmerston_North



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


2023-Nov-02 UT 15:35-16:08 Ill=75% Aristarchus observed by Dachille on 1957-10-13

     Observed by Dachille & daughter (Univ. Park, Pennsylvania, 10.5"
     reflector, x75) "Flash -- then a brownish - red color patch. Alt. @
     20deg. (MBMW has Oct. 12, but is 13th UT)". NASA catalog weight=5 
     (very good). NASA catalog ID #674.


2023-Nov-04 UT 16:09-17:06 Ill=57% Kepler observed by deBerard on 1966-12-4

     Kepler 1966 DEc 04 UTC 05:10 Observed by de Beraud (Flossmoore, 
     Ilinois, USA, 6" reflector, x360, S=G) "Saw a bright area thru. blue 
     filter but could not see it in red filter. Decided it was a bluish 
     phenomenon." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1001.


2023-Nov-04 UT 16:23-17:06 Ill=57% Aristarchus observed by Madej_P on 1983-1-5

     On 1983 Jan 05 at UT22:00 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) noticed some 
     colour on Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=195 and the weight=
     2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-05 UT 16:21-16:33 Ill=47% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-15 UT 07:08-07:16 Ill=4% Unknown observed by Boston_Observers on 1668-12-6

     Native American's account of a star that appeared below the body
     of the Moon, within the horns of it? Seen from Boston, MA, USA?
     Cameron's 1978 catalog gives this a weight of 5 and has a TLP 
     ID No. of 9. The ALPO/BAA catalog gives this a weight of 1.


2023-Nov-15 UT 07:08-07:10 Ill=4% S_Pole observed by Franks on 1912-3-20

     On 1913 Mar 20 at UT 19:00? Franks saw the south horn of the Moon to be 
     prolonged along the Leibnitz Mountains as a feeble line of light well 
     into the dark side. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=335 and the weight=1. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-16 UT 07:45-09:59 Ill=10% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-17 UT 07:11-08:19 Ill=17% Aristarchus observed by Hather_M on 2002-2-16 *

     On 2002 Feb 26th at 18:41:25 UT Michael Hather saw, on the limits of 
     vision, a brief magnitude 7 white flash about 300 km north west of 
     Aristarchus, in Earthshine. He was using a 120 mm refractor. No
     other observers were observing at this time.


2023-Nov-17 UT 07:11-08:18 Ill=17% Mare_Vaporum observed by Lena_R on 2003-5-5

     On 2003 May 05 at UT 19:12:50 and 19:17:45 R. Lena (Italy) saw 
     faint flashes (possible optical illusions) at these times in 
     Mare Vaporum in Earthshine. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-17 UT 07:35-08:55 Ill=17% Pallas observed by Salimbeni_P on 2003-5-5

     On 2003 May 05 at UT 19:50 P.G. Salimbeni (Italy) saw a faint 
     flash (possible optical illusion) near to Pallas in Earthshine. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-17 UT 08:40-09:20 Ill=17% Macrobius observed by McLeod on 1938-6-2

     Macrobius 1938 Jun 02 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ? 
     reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw 
     phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #
     444.


2023-Nov-17 UT 08:57-09:20 Ill=17% Aristarchus observed by Livesey_R on 1966-4-24

     On 1966 Apr 24 at 21:30UT R.Livsey (Scotland, 6" reflector at x275) 
     observed that Aristarchus was "fluorescent" in Earthshine. It is 
     uncertain whether the description of "fluorescent" should be involve 
     this observation being categorized as a TLP, however just for safety it 
     will be assigned an ALPO/BAA weight=1. This was a BAA Lunar Section 
     report.


2023-Nov-17 UT 09:18-09:20 Ill=18% Aristarchus observed by Miles_H on 1987-3-4

     On 1987 Mar 04 at UT 19:03-19:47 H. Miles (Cornwall, UK, 5" refractor, 
     x30, S=clear) found at 19:03 that Aristarchus was exceptionally bright 
     (even without blocking out the sunlit side of the Moon), being the most 
     easily seen crater on the Moon, and this was despite the sky not yet 
     being dark. The crater had faded by 19:20UT and at 19:47UT Earthshine 
     was no longer visible. CED brightness measurements were made and were 
     less than usual and the inside of the crater may have had a blue/gray 
     colour (unclear from the Cameron 2006 catalog description). The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=299 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-17 UT 07:46-10:36 Ill=18% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-18 UT 07:12-08:05 Ill=26% Mare_Crisium observed by Cassini_GD on 1672-2-3

     Nebulous appearance. Cameron 1978 catalog assigns
     an ID No. of 12 and a weight of 1. ALPO/BAA catalog
     assigns a weight of 1.


2023-Nov-18 UT 07:12-07:58 Ill=26% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-9

     On 1867 Apr 09 at UT 19:30-21:00 Elger(Liverpool? UK, 4"? aperture 
     telescope) observed that Aristarchus was shining like a 7th magnitude 
     star-like point, becoming fainter, almost extinguished at 9PM. He had 
     seen lights before but never so strong. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=151 
     and he weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-18 UT 09:36-10:12 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Madej_P on 1983-5-17

     On 1983 May 17 at UT20:13-20:40 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, x38 and 
     x63) found that Aristarchus was normal in appearance, but at 20:19 a 
     blood red disk was seen as bright as a 6th magnitude star. The colour 
     did not vary but the brightness changed from 4 to 8 over a 1.5-3min 
     period, on the south west wall. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector)observed 
     Aristarchus at 22:10 and noted that it had the same rose-violet colour 
     as had been seen by him a day earlier. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=220 
     and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-18 UT 10:04-10:12 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Hobdell on 1981-6-8

     On 1981 Jun 08 at UT01:48-02:45 B. Hobdell (St Petersberg, FL, USA, 10 
     and 4" reflectors) could hardly see Aristarchus crater, however at 
     01:48UT it brightened in blue for about 3 minutes. Then at 02:20UT 
     there was a bright flash, and by 02:25UT the crater was very bright, 
     but by 02:45UT it was no longer visible. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=144 
     and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-18 UT 07:48-11:03 Ill=28% Earthshine: Leonids: ZHR=15 vel=71km/s

2023-Nov-19 UT 07:13-08:55 Ill=37% Theophilus observed by Dieke on 1964-5-18

     Theophilus 1964 May 18 UT 01:05-01:15 Observed by Dieke 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 6" refractor, x125) "Crescent of crsimson 
     color on SW between rim & flor. Was not present at 0500, nor 
     did it reappear from 0115 to 0245h" NASA catalog weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3. NASA catalog ID #812.


2023-Nov-19 UT 07:24-09:06 Ill=37% Julius_Caesar observed by Colesanti_C on 1993-6-25

     On 25 Jun 1993 at UT 23:30-23:52 Carlos Colesanti (Mairinque, 
     Brazil) obtained two CCD images of Julius Caesar crater and 
     noticed a brilliant fuzzy area on the rim of the crater. This 
     appeared in both images and resembled a fuzzy white blob. Note 
     that this is a REA-Brazil observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1. 
     Cameron (2006) ID=463.


2023-Nov-19 UT 09:50-10:56 Ill=38% Ross_D observed by Harris on 1964-5-18

     Near Ross D (23E, 12N) 1964 May 18 UT 03:54-04:53 Observed by 
     Harris, Cross et al. (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" relector x720, 8" 
     reflector x322, S=G) "White gas obscuration. Moved 20mph, 
     decreased in extent. Phenom. repeated. Drawing." NASA catalog 
     weight=5. NASA catalog ID 811. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2023-Nov-19 UT 09:55-10:56 Ill=38% Censorinus observed by Enie on 1966-12-18

     White spot near Censorinus 1966 Dec 18 UT 23:40-23:46 Observed by Enie 
     (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 8" reflector x100, S=G) "Attention 
     drawn to pink color in this usually white patch. Brightened to a light 
     reddish tinge for 2 mins, then faded back to pink, then to white, 
     Sketch." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1002.


2023-Nov-19 UT 10:27-10:56 Ill=38% Linne observed by Buckingham on 1867-8-6

     Linne 1867 Aug 06 UT 21:00? Observed by Buckingham (England?) 
     "Crater in darkness, he saw a "rising oval spot". Other obs. 
     saw it as a triang. Bold black spot pointing to earth, slowly 
     diffused white & drift of white on slope of pyramid. (indep. 
     confirmation?)" NASA catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #155. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-19 UT 07:49-10:58 Ill=38% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2023-Nov-20 UT 07:14-07:36 Ill=48% N_Pole observed by Lebanon_Observers on 1881-7-4

     Limb North? 1881 Jul 04 UT 00:30 Observed by Several observers 
     (Lebanon, CT, USA, naked eye, alt @ 10 deg) "2 pyramidal protruberances 
     on upper limb (dark?). Points were darker than rest of moon's face then 
     slowly faded away (atm ? moon very low)" NASA catalog weight=? NASA 
     catalog ID #223.


2023-Nov-20 UT 07:17-09:06 Ill=48% Mare_Crisium observed by Robinson_JH on 1989-1-14

     Mare Crisium 1989 Jan 14 UTC 19:15 Observed by Hedley-Robinson (Devon, 
     UK, 5" Coude, Antoniadi II seeing, x150) "Floor blinks indicating 
     colour - used a Moon blink device". 2 areas of the floor were affected, 
     The first one was on the far west of Mare Crisium, next to Proclus 
     crater. The second area was in the NNW, but outside the edge of the 
     mare. Other features elsewhere checked but gave no colour reaction. 
     Peters (UK) though did detect colour elsewhere, but his seeing was III-
     IV. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=344 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2023-Nov-20 UT 08:26-09:15 Ill=49% Mons_Piton observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-6

     1987 Feb 06 UTC 02:35 Observed by Darling (Sun Praire, Wisconsin, USA, 
     12.5" Newtonian x342) "I was using a 12.5 f5 Newtonian reflector with a 
     9mm eyepiece and 2x Barlow with no filters. I had been observing other 
     features on the Moon when I had panned to the area where the sunrise 
     was taking place on Mount Piton. The mountain peak looked like a 
     shimmering block of ice with a phosphorescence luminescence cloud 
     around the peak. What was really interesting was the shaft of light 
     streaming across the Lunar Maria that appeared like a cone and it came 
     to a point near Mount Piton. The Mountain had the appearance of mother 
     of pearl and the luster or glow that surround the peak only lasted 
     about 20 minutes." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=296 and gthe weight=4. 
     the ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-20 UT 08:31-09:56 Ill=49% Lubbock observed by Hill_R on 1973-11-2

     Lubbock 1973 Nov 02 UT 22:10-23:59 Observed by R.Hill 
     (Greensboro, N. Carolina, USA) "Color in crater changed fro. 
     gray to brownish -- strong enough change to be noted. Never saw 
     anything like this 7 yrs. of observing". NASA catalog weight=3. 
     NASA catalog ID #1379. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-20 UT 08:43-10:14 Ill=49% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1978-5-14

     On 1978 May 14 at UT21:30-22:52 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector, 
     seeing II and transparency excellent, no spurious colour) observed 
     Aristarchus to be very bright in Earthshine and bluish. The CED 
     brightness measuring device gave a very bright reading of 0.9, the 
     brightest he had ever seen ir before was 0.3. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     29 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-20 UT 07:50-11:29 Ill=50% Earthshine: Alpha Monocerotids: ZHR=5 (<400) vel=65km/s

2023-Nov-21 UT 07:15-08:08 Ill=60% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-12

     On 1867 Apr 12 at UT 19:30-21:00 Elger (Liverpool? UK, 4" aperture 
     telescope) observed Aristarchus in Earthshine "grew fainter 7th mag. 
     star; much fainter in last 15 min. & barely perceptible at 9PM. Had 
     seen something similar on former occ." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=152 
     and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 07:15-07:17 Ill=60% Hyginus_N observed by Unknown_Observer on 1878-10-4

     In 1878 Oct 04 at UT 20:00 an Unknown observer noted that Hyginus Nova 
     could not be seen, whereas the night before the crater had the most 
     conspicuous of all appearances. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=201 and 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2023-Nov-21 UT 07:15-07:49 Ill=60% Curtis observed by Williams_AS on 1882-9-20

     Williams of the UK, on 1882 Sep 20 at Moon's age 8.4 days, noticed a 
     spot that had been seen on the 21st and 23rd of the same year with 
     abnormal brightness. The spot was near Picard. Williams comments the 
     spot was "nearly as large but a little fainter than Picard, This 
     observation was reported in the Astronomical Register of the Royal 
     Astronomical Society and is not included in the Cameron catalogs. It is 
     one of many measurements of the brightness of this spot for different 
     illumination angles and is one of three outlying brightness points 
     spotted on a graph by Willaims. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-21 UT 07:15-09:02 Ill=60% Plato observed by Bartlett on 1964-5-20

     Plato 1964 May 20 UT 01:00-01:30 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 2.4" refractor x117, S=6, T=5). "Orange-red color on W. wall. 
     Vivid" NASA catalof weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #813.


2023-Nov-21 UT 07:37-09:34 Ill=60% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-6-6

     Eratosthenes 1976 Jun 06 UT 02:01 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" reflector x54-300, S=5, T=5) "Bowel was 
     full of shadow but a small 5 deg bright spot on NE floor. 
     Nothing seen in 1975 at nearly same col. but shadow was deeper." 
     NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1432.


2023-Nov-21 UT 08:48-10:33 Ill=60% Plato observed by Markov on 1916-9-5

     On 1916 Sep 05 at UT 19:30 Markov (Russia) observed in Plato light on 
     shadow of the bands at the bottom of the crater. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=364 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 09:35-11:28 Ill=61% Plato observed by Markov on 1925-6-29

     Plato 1925 Jun 29 UT 20:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Light 
     bands in bottom seen in shadow & did not seem to be elevations. 
     These have been seen 5X from 1913-1922." NASA catalog weight=3. 
     NASA catalog ID #391. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-21 UT 10:00-11:12 Ill=61% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-28

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 28 UT 21:58 Observed by Smith (England, 10" 
     reflector) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" 
     reflector+Moon Blink) "Reddish patches, (not confirmed at Corralitos 
     with MB tho they give feature as Gassendi in their report)." NASA 
     catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #930. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-21 UT 10:12-11:09 Ill=61% Sulpicius_Gallus_M observed by Taccogna_F on 2022-12-31

     Sulpicius Gallus M 2022 Dec 31 UT 17:00-18:00 F Taccogna 
     (UAI - Italy) imaged this area and recorded this crater as 
     extremely and unusually bright (compared to other features).
     A. Amorin (Brazil) observing a few hours later commented that 
     the crater was brighter than it was in the Hatfield Atlas 
     plates. However analysis of past imagery of this area under 
     similar  illumination (albeit with the crater on the edge of 
     the image or at lower resolution) also shows a similar 
     brilliance. One more image confirming this will be enought to 
     remove it from a ALPO/BAA weight of 1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 07:16-08:57 Ill=71% Vitello observed by Unknown_Observer on 1960-8-1

     On 1960 Aug? 01 at UT 22:00? an unknown observer detected that Vitello 
     was illuminated -it should have been in shadow? Cameron says that if 
     several days before sunrise then the date could have been July through 
     to December, with August 1st most likely, and ancilary data is 
     therefore given for this date. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=729 and 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 07:56-09:52 Ill=71% Torricelli_B observed by North_G on 1989-1-16

     On 1989 Jan 16 at UT 20:00 G. North (Herstmonceux, UK, 30" reflector) 
     observed Toricelli B to change in brightness and found colour in it. A 
     10 minute exposure spectrum was taken (Cameron does not have 
     information on whether anything unusual was recoeded) before clouds 
     obscured the Moon. Normally a 30 minute exposure would be needed. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=345 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-22 UT 07:56-09:29 Ill=71% Vitello observed by Pink_A on 2007-10-20

     2007 Oct 20 UT 17:31 A.Pink (Basinkstoke, UK) images a flash on 
     the dark size of the Moon near to Vitello. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 07:59-09:51 Ill=71% Plato observed by Crick on 1979-4-6

     Plato 1979 Apr 06 UT 18:00-21:00 Observed by Crick (Belgium, seeing II-
     III) Part of floor darker than normal and obscuration on inner west 
     wall - the effect did not change during the observation. Drawing made. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=49 and weight=3. ALPO-BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 08:11-10:49 Ill=71% Censorinus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-3-4 *

     On 1982 Mar 04 at UT 20:00 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Censorinus 
     (4.6) to be brighter than Proclus (4.0) in white light. The Cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=164 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-22 UT 08:11-10:49 Ill=71% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-3-4 *

     On 1982 Mar 04 at UT 20:00 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Proclus 
     (4.0) to be fainter than Censorinus (4.6) in white light. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=164 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-22 UT 08:13-09:03 Ill=71% Plato observed by Klein_HJ on 1878-10-5

     Plato 1878 Oct 05 UT 21:40 Observed by Klein (Cologne, 
     Germany, 6?" refractor) "Fog in W. part of crater. Faint 
     shimmer like thin white cloud" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA 
     catalog ID #203. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-22 UT 09:57-11:52 Ill=72% Aristillus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-23

     Aristillus 1939 Sep 23 UT 01:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, USA, 
     12" reflector?) "Dark area in W. part of floor had I=1.3. comp with I=
     1.3, 3.7, 4.0 in #450, 454, & 459, respectively. (albedos disagree at 
     same phases, so are real anomalies). (normal here?)." NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #461.


2023-Nov-22 UT 10:28-12:07 Ill=72% Mons_Pico observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-9

     On 1987 Mar 09 at UT20:00 M. Mobberley (Sussex, UK) obtained some video 
     of Mons Pico - apparently these show the mountain with a puzzling 
     appearance (not sure whether it was the observer who claimed this or 
     some one who analyzed the tape). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=300 and 
     the weight=5. ALPO/BAA=1. 


2023-Nov-22 UT 10:44-11:37 Ill=72% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-29

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 20 UT 22:28 Observed by Smith (Nottingham, 
     England, 10" reflector) Reddish patch possibly detected on SE 
     flank of central peaks, but more dubious than that from 28th 
     Apr. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-23 UT 07:18-08:06 Ill=81% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1964-1-24

     On 1964 Jan 24 at 20:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing 
     luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=796 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-23 UT 07:18-07:28 Ill=81% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1981-6-12

     P. Moore at 21:10 found the southern wall (and ontothe southern floor)
     of the crater to be indistinct. Elsewhere in the crater everything was
     sharp. The effect was still seen at 21:42UT, but less strong. A check
     was made for colour with aq Moonblink device, but none was seen. There
     was still a trace of this effect at 21:44UT, although detail was now
     becoming visible. By 21:48UT vertical streaks were seen crossing
     the floor from the obscuration area and these were more visible in the 
     red filter and not in the blue. Cameron comments that undefined patches
     on the floor of Plato are not normal. By 21:55UT some craterlets on the
     floor started to become visible and the TLP for Moore ended by UT22:23.
     P.Foley was alerted by Moore and saw a "amssive dense obsecuration
     on the south wall, south floor and south outer glacis to the Mare".
     Foley noted that by 21:50UT the effect was fading and finished by 
     22:03UT. Foley reported an orange translucent haze covering half of the 
     floor, but floor craterlets could be seen on and off - however his 
     atmospheric seeing conditions were IV. At 22:00 UT Foley reported the 
     floor close to the north wall to be "milky or misty". No detail was 
     visible at 21:15UT and variability in the floor continued until 
     23:10UT. Hedly-Robinson was aleted at 21:35UT and found no difference 
     between red and blue views of the area, however he did find that the 
     south rim was indistinct although this effect had lessened by 22:00 UT 
     and was normal by 22:17UT. M. Mobberly saw a white spot on the floor at 
     21:20 UT, whereas he normally would have expected to see craterlets. 
     Mobberly was alerted at 21:40 UT and took some colour photos. He also 
     made sketches that showed variability in the floor and dark lines and 
     patches in the north west corner. However the altitude of the Moon was 
     low. Cameron mentions that two of the photos show loss of detail at the 
     south wall and beyond.and also a change in the floor markings.The north 
     wall at 21:50UT was strangely reddish (didn't think this was spurious 
     colour). The rest of the wall was sharp at 22:20UT through a yellow 
     filter. Large bright patch in the centre and rest of the floor was 
     apparently of the same shading as Mare Imbrium. The above notes are 
     based upon the Cameron 2006 catalog extension TLP ID 145 and weight=4.
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-23 UT 07:59-09:46 Ill=81% Plato observed by Brook_C on 2006-2-8

     C. Brook of Plymouth UK, using a 4" refractor x216, noticed at UT 20:10
     dark patches coming and going (in terms of visibility) on the floor of 
     Plato. Occasional views of the central cratelet (seen as a white spot) 
     were glimpsed. The dark patches seen lasted about 1-2 seconds before
     fading out during each visibility cycle. Teneriff Mountains were 
     checked but no sign of seeing effects that might explain the dark floor
     patches. By 20:26UT the dark patch effect was fading and by 20:31UT 
     floor detail was visible. Observations ceased at UT 20:34. Seeing 
     conditions were II and the Moon was at a high altitude. Other observers 
     were alerted but came on-line after the effect had finished. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2023-Nov-23 UT 09:10-10:44 Ill=81% Censorinus observed by North_G on 2007-10-21

     At approximately 18:43UT observer noticed that Censorinus, and 
     its bright apron, appeared particularly brighter than normal. 
     There was some spurious colour present - but just a redness 
     along the southernmost extent of the apron visible; could not
     detect any blue along the northern edge however, he did do not
     suspect the colour to be anomalous. A re-examination at 18:51UT 
     revealed that the crater had faded and was seen to fade visibly 
     in real time to normal levels (over about a minute) by 18:53UT. 
     Other features remained constant and so too did the apparent 
     spurious colour.


2023-Nov-23 UT 09:41-11:32 Ill=81% Eratosthenes observed by Chilton_KE on 1968-11-1

     Eratosthenes 1968 Nov 01 UT 01:50-02:06 Observed by Chilton 
     (Hamilton, Canada, 12" reflector, 300x) "Red glow in the crater. 
     Weak blink beyond ESE (IAU?) wall. Visually, area would not 
     focus & gave impression of fog cascading down slope, but no 
     motion was vis. (Moore has misprint in time in his cat. 
     extension -- should be 0150-0206)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID 1106. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-23 UT 10:12-10:23 Ill=82% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1966-4-30

     Gassendi 1966 Apr 30 UT 21:30-23:28 Observed by Sartory, 
     Ringsdore (England, 8.5" reflector, S=E), Moore, Moseley 
     (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor, S=VG), Coralitos 
     Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector, Moon Blink) 
     "English moon blink system detected red spots with vis. 
     confirm. Ringsdore says no color but saw obscuration. (LRL 
     60-in photos showed nothing unusual by my casual inspection). 
     Indep. confirm. (even E. wall was in dark). Corralitos did 
     not confirm by MB." N.B. event had finished by the time 
     Corralitos came on-line. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog 
     ID #931. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2023-Nov-23 UT 11:46-12:46 Ill=82% Sinus_Iridum observed by Brook_C on 1996-4-28

     Sinus Iridum 1996 Apr 28 UT 20:00 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, 
     UK, 60mm refractor, x112, seeing III, slight breeze, twilight) 
     "dark shaded area on floor ~1/4 diameter of Sinus Iridum on 
     western interior by rim" BAA Lunar Section Observation. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 07:19-08:05 Ill=89% Gassendi observed by Robinson_JH on 1976-10-4

     Gassendi 1976 Oct 04 UT 20:55-20:58 Observed by Robinson (Devon, 
     England) - observer noted that the east outside wall was bright in red 
     and normal in blue. Note that the Moon was 30 deg above the horizon at 
     the time of the observation. The crater returned to normal at 20:58. 
     Also seen by Moore (Selsey, UK) and Foley (Kent, UK). At 21:25-21:50 D. 
     Sims (Dawlish, UK, 25cm reflector, x300, seeing IV and some cloud at 
     times) noticed a possible obscuration over the southern part of 
     Gassendi. He had been observing earlier at 18:40-19:30 but had not 
     detected a TLP in Gassendi then. 22:11UT Robinson notices that the spot 
     outside the east wall is again bright in red., though by 22:25 it had 
     faded  and was gone by 22:28UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog further 
     quotes: "Vivid red spots & general red color seen around rim by 2 obs. 
     At 2209h blood red small area was seen. 1 h later the most westerly 
     (IAU?) of the peaks had become hazy white all other areas were sharp. 
     (Indep. confirm.)." Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #1454. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-24 UT 07:19-07:23 Ill=89% Aristarchus observed by Price_M on 1981-6-13

     Aristarchus visible just past terminator. West wall was
     brighter than normal. Bright flash seen in/on NW wall -
     apparently in the same place as Pedler's May 17th sketch.
     Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=146 and weight=4.
     Observed by M. Price of Camberley, Surrey, UK with
     a 6" reflector and a Moon Blink device. Seeing=III.


2023-Nov-24 UT 07:19-07:23 Ill=89% Plato observed by Price_M on 1981-6-13

     Plato 1981 Jun 13 UT 20:48-21:08 Observed by Price (Camberley, England, 
     152mm reflector, seeing III) Possible Moon blink (red) seen
     on north wall. Also the craterlets on the floor could be seen
     despite the observing conditions not being optimal. BAA Lunar Section 
     observation. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=146 and weight=4.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-24 UT 07:19-07:45 Ill=89% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1984-1-14

     On 1984 Jan 14 at UT 20:00 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed that 
     Aristarchus was brighter than it normally is at sunrise. No 
     quantitative measurements were made though. The Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=238 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 07:19-07:23 Ill=89% Aristarchus observed by Armitage_J on 2006-2-9

     Observer noted a bright spot on the interior west wall that seemed
     brighter than what they would have expected. unfortunately the precise
     time of this observation was not recorded so the moon-rise and 
     midnight UT values are used to place a limit on the time of 
     observation. Images by Shaw taken at UT 1754, 18:45 and 23:13
     do not exhibit the effect.


2023-Nov-24 UT 08:08-09:45 Ill=89% Promontorium_Laplace observed by Cook_JD on 1978-5-18

     On 1978 May 18 at UT20:45-21:53 J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" 
     reflector, x240) observed Promitorium Laplace to have 
     visually a brown colour - though no Moon Blink (red and blue 
     filters) effect was detected. Cameron comments that this is 
     probably a subjective effect - also others have reported 
     something similar at times. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=30 
     and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 08:53-10:37 Ill=89% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1998-7-5

     Plato 1998 Jul 05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector, x200-
     x400, seeing II/III) comments that he is puzzled why the floor 
     of Plato, which is light gray in shade, looks completely blank 
     tonight. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 09:46-10:44 Ill=89% Plato observed by Graham_F on 1980-7-24

     On 1980 Jul 24 at UT02:00 F. Graham (East Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 6" 
     reflector) took some photos (albeit out of focus) that showed a bright 
     spot on the west rim. Cameron comments that this spot was sharp 
     compared to the rest of the photograph, so was probably a photographic 
     artifact. The effect was not seen in the finder scope. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=103 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-24 UT 09:52-11:50 Ill=90% Torricelli_B observed by Cook_MC on 1989-1-18

     M. Cook of Frimley, UK observed a brightening of the crater during
     this observing session. The cameron 2006 extended catalog ID=346 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-24 UT 10:00-10:33 Ill=90% Mare_Crisium observed by Moore_P on 1949-2-9

     Barker's Quadrangle (Capuanus) 26W, 34S 1949 Feb 9 UT 20:00? 
     Observed by Moore (England, 12" reflector) :Quadrangle not seen, 
     apparently misty. (quad. in Capuanus? see Wilkins & Moore, The 
     Moon, p124)" NASA catalog ID=514, weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3..


2023-Nov-24 UT 10:20-12:08 Ill=90% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-25

     Gassendi 1939 Sep 25 UT 01:30 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12" 
     reflector?) "NE part pf c.p. had I=9.4 comp. with I=6.4 (normal? in #
     458. under similar obs. cond. (& phase. thus real diff.)" NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #462.


2023-Nov-24 UT 11:07-13:04 Ill=90% Gassendi observed by Moseley_T on 1967-3-22

     Gassendi 1967 Mar 22 UTC 19:39-19:43 Observed by Mosely (Armagh, N. 
     Ireland, 10" refractor, x360) "Red color & blink strongly suspected 
     in small area centred on junction of 3 clefts 1/2 way from c.p. & 
     ESE wall. Well-defined & did not note change during obs. period. 
     Clouds terminated obs. till 2120 when it was not seen." NASA 
     catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1018.


2023-Nov-24 UT 11:48-13:04 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1989-9-12

     On 1989 Sep 12 at UT00:58-02:25 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" 
     reflector, x159, S=7/10) observed similar light conditions to 1989 Jul 
     15. At 02:00 he observed pink on the south west wall of Aristarchus 
     crater. At 01:24UT the Aristarchus ray was yellowish, however the 
     entire Moon had a grey-yellow tinge of colour. Chromatic aberation was 
     observed at 01:56UT. By comparison Gassendi was checked and had no 
     colour. At 02:10 the crater wall of Aristarchus was unusual and was 
     quite different in appearance to rims of other craters. The cameron 
     2006 catalog ID=375 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2023-Nov-24 UT 12:03-13:04 Ill=90% Mersenius_C observed by Ward_G on 2005-11-13

     G. Ward (a lunar observer for 15 years) observed an area just south 
     west of Mersenius C to be blurred and in a greenish cloud. The green 
     colour was more like that of dead grass than one gets from a neon bulb.
     The effect was seen from 04:50-04:57UT, but could have been going on 
     before it was first noted at 04:50-UT. Seeing was 6-7/10 4" Refractor 
     (2 element). refractor had been used hundreds of hours before (over a 
     10 year period) with no similar colour was seen. The observer checked 
     other areas but did not see any similar effects. They also rotated and 
     changed eyepieces, but this made no difference to the TLP. The TLP site 
     seen was picked up on an image taken earlier at 04:47UT by W. Bailley,
     from Sewell, NJ, USA. Unfortunately the area concerned, a mountain on 
     the image, was saturated and so we cannot tell if a colour was present 
     there and the seeing was poor.


2023-Nov-25 UT 07:20-07:29 Ill=95% Plato observed by Birt_WR on 1870-5-12

     Plato 1870 May 12 UTC 22:00 Observed by Birt (England) 
     "Extraordinary display of lights. Says not effect of sunlight" 
     However an article by Nigel Logshaw in the Feb 2014 LSC suggests 
     that it was probably just normal fine scale spots and streaks on 
     the floor of the crater. NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=
     1. NASA catalog ID #167.


2023-Nov-25 UT 07:20-08:41 Ill=95% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1981-6-14

     Plato 1981 Jun 14 UT 21:58 Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 
     11.75" Newtonian, Seeing III, Transparency Good) "Obscuration 
     Seen" BAA Lunar Section Observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-25 UT 07:20-07:44 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1984-1-15

     Foley (Kent, UK) saw the west wall dull and stongly coloured. Moore 
     (Sussex, UK) saw the wall as normal. However Cameron points out that 
     Foley (Kent, UK) is a lot more Blue/UV sensitive than Moore. Mosely 
     (Covington, UK) at 22:10 UT noticed a brightening on the East wall and 
     at 01:10-01:25 UT suspected that the interior had a weak yellow-green 
     cast to it. Cook (Frimley, UK) states that orange colour was within the
     interior crater, but green beyond the east rim at the 9 O'Clock and
     the south east corner to floor blue/mauvre beyond the northern rim 
     NW/WSW. Foley sstates that orange and blue/mauvre might be spurious 
     colour, but green one cannot get this way. Cameon suggests chromatic 
     aberatons as a possibility but thinks that the observers concerned were 
     experienced enough to recognize this if it were the cause. Cameron 2006 
     catalog extension ID=239 and weight=0. Moore used a 15?" refletor and 
     Foley used a 12" refletor. Mosely experienced II seeing and good 
     transparency. Cook had III seeing and also good transparency. P. 
     Grego made an observation this night too. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-25 UT 07:20-07:30 Ill=95% Plato observed by Cook_AC on 1986-12-13

     Plato 1986 Dec 13 UT 20:30 Observed by A. Cook (Frimley, UK, 
     seeing III) North East quadrant of Plato the crater was blurred 
     and ill-defined. Also no craterlets visible anywhere on the 
     floor of Plato until the central craterlet was just glimpsed 
     later at 23:00-23:45, though seeing now III-IV (cirrus at times 
     in the sky). At this later time the NE rim was less blurred than 
     before. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-25 UT 08:05-09:52 Ill=95% Herodotus observed by Zeller_P on 2016-7-17

     On 2016 Jul 17 UT 03:49 P.Zeller (ALPO, Indianapolis, IN, USA) 
     imaged a pseudo-peak with shadow on the floor of Herodotus, 
     however the image scale and quality of this colour image were 
     not great and the observer suspects that it might be an 
     imaging artefact. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-25 UT 09:14-10:51 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1978-5-19

     P. Foley of Kent, UK, using a 12" reflector, seeing=III-II, noticed
     that initially that the crater was pretty dull and that the floor
     was a slate blue-gray in colour at 22:45UT. A noticeable green spot
     inside the crater on the south east appeared at 22:25UT and vanished
     at 00:50UT. Cameron notes that one doesn't get green with spurious 
     colour. Crater Extinction brightness measurements were made at 22:00 UT
     (reading=2.8) and at 23:45UT (reading=3.7). The crater dropped in 
     brightness from 3.7 to 2.8 at 23:50UT and remained lower until 3.0 at 
     23:50-03:15 UT. A graph was produced and showed Proclus and Censorinus 
     at similar brightnesses, but Aristarchus variable. The Earthshine was 
     0.3. Cameron 2006 Extension catalog ID=31 and weight=5.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-25 UT 10:11-12:08 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Sartory on 1967-3-23

     Cobra Head 1967 Mar 23 UT 18:40-20:47 Observed by Sartory, 
     Moore, Moseley (Farnham, England, 15" reflector (Sartory) seeing 
     very poor & 10" refractor in Armagh, N. Ireland (Moore & Mosely) 
     x360 - seeing Fair to Poor) "Red patch seen intermittently; 
     moon-blink from 1916-2047h. Position agreed with Sartory who 
     alerted them to Aris. area; checks on others were neg." NASA 
     catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID 1020. Then Aristarchus 1967 
     Mar 23 UT 18:40-20:30, 21:30 by Marsh and Farrant (Cambridge, 
     England, 8" reflector, x330). "Suspected colour on SW (ast.) 
     wall. Farrant saw color in crater, completely independently, 
     (inform. suggests same phenom. as seen by Moore & Moseley tho 
     they said Cobra head). NASA Catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #
     1021. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-25 UT 10:11-12:08 Ill=95% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1967-3-23

     Gassendi 1967 Mar 23 UTC 18:40-18:50 Observed by Sartory (Farnham, 
     England, 15" reflector) "Heavy blink on inner S. wall. Moved toward N. 
     at 1845, faded at 1850." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog 
     ID #1019.


2023-Nov-25 UT 11:18-13:00 Ill=96% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1990-11-30

     D. Darling of (Sun Praire, WI, USA, using a 12.5" reflector at x150, 
     noticed a hint of red? colour on the south west rim of Aristarchus. 
     Brightness measurements were normal for Aristarchus and Herodotus. No 
     colour seen elsewhere e.g. Prom. LaPlace. The colour on Aristarchus had 
     gone by 01:15UT. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=414 and weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-25 UT 11:45-13:20 Ill=96% Gassendi observed by Brook_C on 2007-10-23

     A fleeting faint reddish patch was seen in Gassendi 
     at 21:15UT. This observation has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.


2023-Nov-25 UT 12:44-13:20 Ill=96% Herodotus observed by Kozyrev on 1955-10-28

     Rays of(?) (in?) Herodotus 1955 Oct 28 UTC 18:30 Observed by Kozyrev 
     (Crimea, Russia, 50" reflector, spectragraph) "Spectrum 3934A (K of 
     Ca). 3964 (H of Ca) change in luminosity. 13% in H, 19% in K, 2% in H, 
     3% in K. in photo-line-depth method" NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). 
     NASA catalog ID #622. ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2023-Nov-26 UT 08:46-09:05 Ill=99% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1964-1-27

     On 1964 Jan 27 at 21:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing 
     luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=797 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-26 UT 08:46-10:02 Ill=99% Manilius observed by Jean on 1968-11-4

     Manilius 1968 Nov 04 UT 00:15-00:30 Observed by Jean et al. (Montreal, 
     Canada, 4" refractor, 6" reflector) "Extremeley bright flash on Men. & 
     Man. each." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1101.


2023-Nov-26 UT 08:46-10:02 Ill=99% Menelaus observed by Jean on 1968-11-4

     Menelaus 1968 Nov 04 UT 00:15-00:30 Observed by Jean et al. (Montreal, 
     Canada, 4" refractor, 6" reflector) "Extremeley bright flash on Men. & 
     Man. each." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1101.


2023-Nov-26 UT 08:48-12:33 Ill=99% Plato observed by Pratt_H on 1874-1-1 *

     Plato 1874 Jan 01 UT 20:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) 
     "Unusual appearance" NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #
     183. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-26 UT 09:58-13:44 Ill=99% Daniell observed by Madej_P on 1982-3-8 *

     1982 Mar 08 Daniell UT 22:49-22:57 P.Madej (Hudersfield, UK) - 
     A colour and brightness anomaly was seen a TLP alert was put 
     out. Cameron 2006 catalog extension weight=165 and weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-26 UT 12:03-12:30 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-13

     On 1987 Mar 13 at UT 20:52 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, S=VG) obtained 
     some video that shows variation in Aristarchus crater e.g. ä visual 
     oddity in the SE corner" (Foley was interpreting the video). H.Hatfield 
     took some film of the TLP (Unstudied yet). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     301 and the weight=5.


2023-Nov-26 UT 12:03-12:30 Ill=99% Mons_Pico observed by Mobberley_M on 1987-3-13

     On 1987 Mar 13 at UT 20:52 M. Mobberley (Sussex, UK) found that Mons 
     Pico varied in its north east section. This was recorded on video tape. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=301 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-26 UT 13:18-13:34 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-10-18

     Aristarchus 1975 Oct 18 UTC 20:00? Observed by Foley (Kent, England, 
     12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU?) interior corner." 
     NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1415.


2023-Nov-27 UT 10:23-11:54 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Grainger on 1961-6-27

     Aristarchus 1961 Jun 27/28 23:00?-01:00? Observed by Granger & 
     Ring (Italy). "Enhancement of Spectrum in UV at CaII similar to 
     May obs." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #741. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 10:23-11:54 Ill=100% Bessel observed by Grainger on 1961-6-27

     Enhancement of spectrum in UV and CaI recorded on photoelectric 
     spectrometer scans by Grainger and Ring in Italy. Effect seen on 
     Aristarchus and a ray near Bessel (approx 17E, 22N). Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=740 and weight=5. ALPO weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 10:23-11:05 Ill=100% Plato observed by Kelsey on 1967-2-24

     Plato 1967 Feb 24 UT 04:21 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, 
     USA, 8" reflector?) Using an Eng. moon blink device, discovered 
     red brightest on NNE wall summit - duration 10min. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1017. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 11:03-12:38 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1964-5-26

     On 1964 May 26 UT 04:10-04:35 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, S=5, T=5). 
     observed that Aristarchus had a strong blue-violet glow on the east 
     wall and EWBS, with a strong violet tinge on the nimbus. Crater was 
     hazy, could not focus it in red, green or blue light. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID= and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-27 UT 11:06-13:03 Ill=100% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1955-8-3

     Proclus 1955 Aug 03 UTC 04:13-04:40 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=5, T=5) "Floor blackish 2 intensity but 
     in green filter assumed a distinctly mottled or flocculent appearance 
     -- seen only in green. Neither blue nor red had any effect, but on 
     previous eve. green light had not produced such an appearance." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #602. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 11:37-13:35 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1976-6-12

     Aristarchus 1976 Jun 12 UT 05:21 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore. MD. 
     USA, 4.5" reflector, 40-225x, S=5, T=3, "Deep viol. tinge in N. 1/2 of 
     nimbus. Faint blue-viol. radiance (gas ?) on E. - NE wall along crest. 
     No color elsewhere, nor on plateau m." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). 
     NASA catalog ID #1435.


2023-Nov-27 UT 12:17-13:48 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1990-12-2

     F. Graham took some photos of the Cobras Head and found a blue cloud 
     about 50 km in diameter and scattering light - Cameron says that 
     this indicates high density. Darling found the Cobra's Head obscure and 
     variable "clear and bright to diffused". Cameron was alerted observed 
     (02:40UT) variations with periods of approximately 30 seconds, and 
     thought that she could see a red tinge on the east rim of Aristarchus - 
     checks elsewhere found no other colours. Darling found that a blue 
     filter enhanced the effect and a red filter made it disappear. There 
     was a blink at 02:55UT but no blink in the Cobra's Head, which looked 
     fuzzy and lacking in detail. The effect was confirmed by Weier, who 
     also saw two dark spots in the Cobra Head in blue but not in red light. 
     The brightness of the Cobras Head was 6.0, Herodotus floor 5.5, NW wall 
     7.5, South wall, 7.0, Aristarchus south wall 9.0, west wall 9.0, south 
     wall 7.0, East wall 8.0, and the central peak 10.0. Observer details 
     were as follows: Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x159, 
     S=9/10).  D. Weier (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x159, S=
     9/10), W. Cameron (Sedona, AZ, USA, 8" reflector x110 and x220, T=6 and 
     S=6) F. Graham (E.Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 7" refractor, thin haze). 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=415 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2023-Nov-27 UT 12:34-13:00 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1842-10-18

     Aristarchus vicinity 1842 Oct 18 UT 23:00? Observed by 
     Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "Mingling of all colors in small 
     spots in W. & NW of crater. (interposition of year dates? was #
     101 --1842 prob. correct." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog 
     ID #121. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2023-Nov-27 UT 12:55-16:03 Ill=100% Archimedes observed by Haas_W on 1940-6-20 *

     Archimedes 1940 Jun 20 UT 07:30 Observed by Haas (NM, USA, 12?" 
     reflector) "NE wall (outer) had I=2.5 on this nite but 5.0 on 
     Aug. 18 (see #471 -- both same phase so real diff. 2.5 normal?)" 
     NASA weight=4. NASA ID No. #467. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-27 UT 12:59-15:25 Ill=100% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1897-10-10 *

     On 1897 Oct 10 at UT 19:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass. USA, 15" 
     refractor?) observed in Shroter's valley and the vicinity, "Variations 
     in vapor col. change in direction of cloud rising from F is marked 
     (time est. fr. given colon.)" The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=292 and the 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-27 UT 13:14-13:48 Ill=100% Mare_Crisium observed by Brook_C on 2000-6-16

     On 2000 Jun 16 UT 20:37 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm 
     refractor, x117 & x40, seeing good, transparency excellent) 
     observed abright spot on the north rim of Mare Crisium (57E, 
     25N). It was comparable to the illuminated rim of Proclus in 
     brightness. No colour seen. The spot was not visible the next 
     night. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-28 UT 12:02-12:42 Ill=98% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1958-8-30

     Proclus 1958 Aug 30 UT 06:30-06:45 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4" reflector, x240, S=6, T=5) "Proc. Q. a bright spot on NE rim 
     apparently a crater presented a very abnormal aspect. Extraordinarily 
     large & at least 9 deg bright -- like EWBS on Aris. This spot is 
     subject to large unexplained variations. At 97 deg col. in July, Q was 
     also 9 deg bright but very small. At col.96 deg, 5 in May '58, 
     col.99deg in Feb.'50, & 96 deg in Nov. '55 it was not seen at all. 
     Assoc. with tonite was a distinct blue glare on NE rim, extending for 
     short dist. & @ 2x as far as S." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA 
     catalog ID #894.


2023-Nov-28 UT 12:02-12:37 Ill=98% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1967-11-17

     Plato 1967 Nov 17 UTC 18:36-18:50 Observed by Moore, Moseley 
     (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor x260) "Faint blink 
     under SW wall. Nothing seen vis. Gone by 1839h. Reappeared at 
     1841, then gone by 1850h. Checks till 0200h were neg. Obs. 
     dubious of reality of phen." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog 
     ID #1054. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-28 UT 12:02-13:20 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Corralitos on 1970-1-23

     Aristarchus 1970 Jan 23 UT 07:00? Observed by Thomas, Rogers, 
     Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector, Moon blink) 
     "Bluing around the crater -- vis. in monitor but not photographed 
     due to clouds" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1233


2023-Nov-28 UT 12:59-14:05 Ill=98% Humboldt observed by Goodacre_W on 1897-12-9

     W.Humboldt 1897 Dec 09 UTC 23:00? Observed by Goodacre (Crouch End, 
     England, 12" reflector) "Shadow anomaly. Chocolate penumbral shade 
     edging black shadow on E. wall." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA 
     catalog ID #296.


2023-Nov-28 UT 13:17-14:05 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Milligan on 1955-10-31

     Cobra Head 1955 Oct 31 UTC 19:00 Observed by Milligan (England?) "Dark 
     blue obscuration" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 624.


2023-Nov-28 UT 13:21-14:05 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1955-10-2

     On 1955 Oct 02 at UT 05:30-05:55 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" 
     reflector, x100, S=7, T=5) observed the following in Aristarchus 
     crater: "Viol. gl. on E, NE rim, over EWBS resembled a viol. mist. 
     Crater itself was hazy, could not get a sharp focus". The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=615 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2023-Nov-28 UT 13:27-14:05 Ill=98% Torricelli_B observed by Mobberley_M on 1985-12-27

     Mobberley noticed that Torricelli B was bright and had an even brighter 
     spot on the inner north wall. The observation was made from UT19:45-
     21:40 using visual and video techniques. There was also a bright region 
     NNE of Toricelli B, that was noticed. Foley examined the video and 
     found that the crater faded in brightness over time and also the bright 
     area to the NNE was not as bright on video as had been seen visually. 
     Foley speculates that because the CCD camera was sesnitive to the near 
     IR that maybe the spot was blue?. Foley observed from 21:12-21:21UT and 
     also saw the bright spot on the inner north wall - but saw a blue halo 
     around the crater. Response in blue filter, darkening over whole 
     region. Brightness measures with a crater extinction device (CED) 
     indicated that the crater was 80-85% the brightness of Censorinus. 
     There was a bright area NNE of the region. M. Cook observed 22:10-
     22:16UT (15cm reflector and seeing III-IV) and also saw that the crater 
     was very bright indeed with a spot NNE of the region (same position as 
     28/28 1985 observation) - suspected that the crater might have been 
     brighter than Censorinus, but judgement effected by seeing. In a blue 
     filter the crater dulled leaving the bright spot prominent (but only 
     during a good moment of seeing) - therefore had some suspicion of 
     seeing effects. At 01:00-01:04UT M. Cook used a 12" reflector on the 
     area, but the seeing was even worse - but did manage a check of the 
     brightness of Torricelli B to Censorinus and now made it one quarter of 
     that of Censorinus and no sign of the crater dimming in the blue as had 
     been seen earlier in the 6" refletor. A. Cook (Frimley, seeing V) at 
     21:15UT (Dec 27) thought that Torricelli B looked normal and saw no 
     colour. At Dec 28 at UT 00:02-00:25 A. Cook obtained some CCD images 
     through red+IR (Wratten 25) and IR (Wratten 87) but found no colour 
     differences, though there was a very slight hint that a brightness fade 
     may have occurred between those two observing times. Note that this
     report does not have an entry in the Cameron 2006 Extension Catalog.
     The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2023-Nov-29 UT 13:23-13:59 Ill=95% Curtis observed by Unknown_English_Observer on 1879-11-1

     E. of Picard 1879 Nov 01 UT 00:00? Observed by an unknown observer 
     (England?) "Bright spot. (Fort admits he has several more of these 
     records of LTP, but does not give them because they don't fall nr. 
     Mars'opposition which he tho't was cause of them.) Elevation rising N-
     S, with shading toward terminator." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). 
     NASA catalog ID #214.


2023-Nov-29 UT 13:23-13:50 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1955-10-3

     On 1955 Oct 03 at UT 04:45-05:05 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" 
     reflector, x100, S=5, T=3) observed the following in Aristarchus 
     crater: "Whole cdrater hazy, couldn't focus it. Herodotus unaffected". 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=617 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-29 UT 13:23-14:13 Ill=95% Aristarchus observed by Moore_P on 1978-5-24

     On 1978 May 24 at 00:40-01:05UT P. Moore (Sussex, UK, and using a 
     12.5" reflector at x300-400 - seeing IV) saw colour in Aristarchus (red 
     on the south east wall and southern "horn" of the crater. He could not 
     detect colour elsewhere, but felt that the effect might have been 
     spurious colour. With the increasing altitude of the Moon the light 
     effect decreased. Moore detected red the next night as well (May 25th) 
     and on May 27th, but it was not present on May 29th. The Cameron 2006 
     Extension catalog ID=33 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2023-Nov-29 UT 14:39-14:41 Ill=94% Peirescius observed by Hill_H on 1985-12-28

     Peirescius 1985 Dec 28 UT ~20:56 (Col. 112.5) H. Hill (UK) 
     observed that this crater was piercingly bright. Repeat 
     colongitude observations on later dates failed to show a 
     similar effect. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2023-Nov-30 UT 13:58-14:06 Ill=89% Madler observed by Wildey on 1962-4-22

     Madler 1962 Apr 22 UTC 11:48 Observed (2nd mesurement) by Wildey, Pohn 
     (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector with photometer) "Photometric 
     measures show change in brightness from Vmag=3.79 to V=4.40. The 
     average brightness for age 17d is V=3.99. Crater faded from .2 mag 
     brighter than av. to .4 mag. fainter (@1.5 times fainter) than av., a 
     range of .6 magnitude, or @ 1.5 times diff. in brightness". NASA 
     catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #757.


2023-Nov-30 UT 14:15-15:22 Ill=89% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1897-10-13

     On 1897 Oct 13 at UT 20:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass. USA, 15" 
     refractor?) observed in Shroter's valley and the vicinity, "Variations 
     in vapor column" The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=292 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.