In 1824 May 02 at UT 21:00-21:15 Gobel (Germany, seeing = excellent) saw near Aristarchus (47W, 23N) a soft (matte) light like a star seen through mist. Brightness increased suddenly to magnitude 9-10. After several seconds it became weak, finally disappearing. repeated this 3 to 4 times in 15 minutes. The Moon was a very narrow sickle shape and a major feature could be seen in Earthsine. The date given was 1821 but Cameron says it is 1824. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=88 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Macrobius 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Macrob. was a white ring without outline or shadow. (shad. should have been seen--sun only up 5deg alt. Something was raising albedo from 0 to surround." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.
Proclus 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Proclus not as clear as usual" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.
On 1972 Apr 17 at UT 20:10-20:45 Hvidore (Denmark, 2.5" refractor, x58, x100, seeing=good) noted a brightening of the dark limb between Hercynian mountains and Cleostratus crater. Thought that it was due to atmospheric disturbance. Cameron says similar to other reports e.g. No. 1156. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1330 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Jun 27 at UT02:17-03:00 D. Darling (Sparta, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x36) reported that the crater had "Flared up at 0225 as a point of light then went down" - the effect was fairly brief. Earthshine was quite clearly seen and all features elsewhere were normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=405 and the weight=0. The ALPo/BAA weight=1.
Posidonius 1821 Apr 07 UTC 18:00? Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "Small bright crater in it was shadowless. Schroter also saw it shadowless several X" NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #87. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1965 Oct 30 at UT 0200 Eastman (Palos Verdes, CA, USA, 12" reflector) observed a brightening in Aristarchus in ashen light. The photographs that were taken show it. The phenomenon was seen each lunation since July. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=908 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cyrillus G 1983 Aug 13 UT 20:17-20:59 L. Paynter (Radcliffe, UK, 22cm reflector, seeing III or better, transparency good). Cyrillus G was relatively bright and surrounded by a shaded area. On increasing the magnification from x65 to x130 he became aware of a diffused "carise" colouration, in and around the crater. The colouration was similar though to other spurious colour on the Moon, but unlike other areas affected by spurious colour, was more diffuse and spread out and not so concentrated. In view of some uncertainty by the observer, ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2009 Mar 01 at UT 18:50-21:00 G. Smith (East Yorkshire, UK, 127mm Maksutov Cassegrain telescope with zoom eyepiece and later a Plossl eyepiece) observed an area between Plato and Sinus Iridum to be glowing as a bright nebulous patch. It was brighter than anything else in Eartshine. A change in eyepiece did not affect the appearance of the nebulous patch. The patch had faded somewhat by 21:00UT. The observers brother attempted to observe the patch through a 114mm reflector at 20:30UT but the optics were of poor quality and the effect was not seen. BAA observers were alerted, but only after the event had faded - they made observations from 22:00-23:46 UT but failed to detect anything unusual in the region concerned. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. This may have been a mis-identification with Aristarchus - however we cannot be 100% sure.
In 1965 Jul 04 at UT 03:53-05:59 Gridley, Welch (West Covina, CA, USA, 4.5" and 8" reflector, seeing=excellent), Albert (CA, 8" reflector, x375) and Emanuel (8" reflector) observed star-like flashes in Aristarchus crater. Cameron says this confirmed and that the date in MBMW is 7/3/65 which is local time = 4th UT also but is in error due to misreading of handwriting. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=883 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1963 Oct 22 at UT 21:00? Andre (Belgium, 2.25" refractor) noticed that Posidonius A's shadow was not seen when it should have been seen. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=777 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Mar 18 at UT 00:57-04:00 Reiland, Brown and Lojeck (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 6" reflector x45 and 8" reflector x200, photos taken) observed the following at Aristarchus: "While obs. Earthshine on moon, saw it glowing -- a bright steady star-like glow, est. at 5-8th mag. First noted at 0057h. Obs. other obj. then came back to it. It was still there -- till moonset (@0500h). Saw it in other telscopes & Lojeck took photos. (photo shows Aris. prominent, but also LaLande, Pytheas & Timocharis. 2 prs. in Aris. but there are other pts on the print, it may be grain)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1404 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cepheus A 2000 Oct 04 UTC 08:15-08:50 Observer: Maurice Collins (New Zealand, 90cm ETX) - observer noted that crater was extremely bright - wasn't sure if this was normal and at the time rated it as the brightest (contrasty?) crater that he had ever seen on the Moon. Many years later he suspected that he may have mis-identified the crater. This still leaves us with thr problem as to why a crater should be so bright in this region, and if so, which one? ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1984 Jul 04 UT 22:08-23:09 Foley (12" reflector, Kent, UK) found that Censorinus gave a low brightness CED reading of 58%, despite all other measured points on the Moon as being normal. M. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Censorinus to be extremely dull compared to Proclus. J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Censorinus to be quite dull, barely above background levels. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=246 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Jul 04 at UT 22:05-23:09 Richardson (Swinton, Yorkshire, UK, seeing=VE) found that a peak west of Theophilus crater had a deep blue colour, and this was strange because no colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector), once alerted, found a dome east of Kant? to be blue, and likewise no colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=246 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Jul 04 UT 22:08-23:09 Foley (12" reflector, Kent, UK) found that Torricelli B was a much lower brightness than was expected and this remained the case for the rest of the lunation. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=246 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Lunar volcano, seen on the dark side, as bright as a 6th magnitude star,
A bright spot was seen. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=40 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.
Theophilus 1969 Jul 20 UT 18:40 Observed by Delaye, Thinon, Donas, ? ourdan (Marseilles, France, 10" refractor x60) "Saw a flash on the c.p. of mag 1.0, duration 0.1s, no color. (meteor?) (Apollo 11 watch)". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1174.
On 1969 May22 at UT2045-2105 Wald (Zurich, Switzerland) observed the pinkish colour in Aristarchus was less marked tonight. The astronauts were alerted and at 22:12 reported no activity but could see the crater and Earthshine was strong near the terminator. Apollo 10 watch, spacecraft far from the terminator. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1134 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1915 Apr 21 at UT 1800? Houdard (France) noticed a special occurrence south of Posidonius which he took as evidence of water vapor. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=351 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Albategnius 1972 Jun 18 UTC 19:20-19:25 Observed by Schnuchel (13.25E, 52.5N, 20x60 binoculars?) "Bright area at the inner N wall, diminution of brightness well observable" S=4 T=4. Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.
A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 2.75" Acromatic refractor (x75, definition good, but it was too windy to use the 5.25") noticed that the mare was a mass of light streaks and spots. This was not considered unusual, but these features were unusually plain, distinct and brught, especially the streaks. The observer could not recall seeing the streaks so bright and clear with this instrument before, and indeed hardly ever with the larger 5.25" telescope. The observer continued to observe Mare Crisium on many nights for several months and comments that such an unusual exhibition was later seen perhaps once every 2-3 lunations. They are uncertain how much this effect depends upon the state of the Earth's atmosphere. This TLP does not make it into the Cameron 1978 catalog and so may not be a TLP - however it has been included, just in case, and to try to understand what was actually seen. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Censorinus 1984 Jul 05 UT 21:05-21:25 Observed by Cook (24" reflector with line scan photodiode array at Mill Hill observatory, London) "Two line scan photodiode array images were taken which used the motion of the Moon to build up an image. The first image at 21:25UT did not include all of Censorinus, but the part that it did include was not very bright. The 21:25UT image did include all of Censorinus and the crater was bright, including the part that was just visible in the previous image. Possibly the seeing was worse at 21:05? and this could explain the brightness descrepency, but it is worth checking again by taking images at the same illumination conditions" BAA Lunar Section report. At 21:17 M. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Proclus to be brighter than Censorinus (more so than the previous night) and obtained variable readings for Censorinus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=247 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Proclus 1972 Jun 18 UTC 20:50-21:15 Observed by Kern (8.75E, 48.25N, 60mm refractor) "Yellow to white bright pattern at the NW wall, visible only occasionally" S=4, T=3 Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.
Knopp of Paysandu, Uruguay on 1885 Feb 21 at 23:00-23:30? UT saw red patches in the crater. Reddish smoke or mist. The observer says several others had seen a star like point there that night. Cameron's 1978 catalog ID=348 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Triesnecker Rille 1912 May 23 UT 18:00? Observed by Gordeenko (Russia) "Change in shape from representation by Brenner and Krieger not accountable by lighting conditions" NASA catalog weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1. NASA catalog ID #339.
Mons Piton 2022 Aug 04 UT 19:41-20:10 T. Smith (Codnor, UK, 16inch Newtonian, x247, Seeing IV) mountain was very bright and red around its eastern slopes. An examination of the bright and contrasty Proclus crater revealed that to be relatively colour free compared to Piton. An examination of other features, north and south along the terminator revealed some tinge of coloiur but not as strong as on Mon Piton. Mons Piton examined with a yellow filter at 19:50 and still showed red along the eastern side, other features along the terminator had no colour through the filter. Video images by. A.Cook (Newtown, UK) made earlier at 1929 & 19:40 UT, (in the SWIR (1.5-1.7 microns) did not reveal Mons Pico as especially bright - but resolutioin was poor. A friend of Smith, phoned up the next day to say that they saw a mountain on the limb exhibiting red on the 14th August. Probably the redness was due to atmospheric spectral dispersion as the Moon was low, and it was especially visble on Mons Piton as this is an exceedingly contrasty object on the terminator. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Theophilus 1969 Jul 21 UT 19:30-21:45 and 21:00-22:00 Observed by Fox (Newark, England, 6.5" reflector,) and Baum (Chester, England, 4.5" refractor) (S=6, T=4) "At wall, adjacent to Cyrillus was a redish glow, then obscur. (Fox). Baum saw intermittant white-blue shimmering as if glowing thru dust glowing & upsurge in brightness on c.p. Gradually faded to normal at 21:20. 1st time ever seen by him tho. obs. since 1947. Image sharp, no haziness. (indep. confirm. of activity, but details differ, but same time, Apollo 11 watch)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1180. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1991 May 21 at UT05:30-06:15 J. Green (Orangevale, CA, USA, 11" reflector) photgrapphed a broad bright band stretching east and north of Cassini crater in 3 exposures taken 10 minutes apart. This photographic sequence shows a gradual widening towards Cassini and by the 3rd exposure the band is touching (and then obscuring) Cassini. A "fan" was visible in the north east and WSW directions, later this was seen as rays and this was even seen in the view finder of the camera. Cameron comments that this might be lens flare but suspects that it would not have been seen in the view finder. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=427 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Hyginius Cleft 1966 Jul 25 UT 04:40 observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8" reflector, x300) "Points at opposite ends of cleft were very brilliant in red Wratten 25 filter & very dull in blue Wratten 47 filter. Richer uncertain if real LTP." NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #957.
On 1887 Nov 23 at 16:15-17:00 UT Von Speissen & others of Berlin, Germany, using a 3.5" refractor (x180), saw a "Triangular patch of light (time in Middlehurst catalog wrong? Moonrise was at > 18:30h. If year =1887, age=8.8 days & time OK. must be same observation as ID=256 in Cameron 1978 catalog - note similarity of names and also the reference date). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=258 and weight=1.
Peirce A (Swift=IAU name) 1937 Mar? 23? UTC 22:00 Observed by Wilkins (England, UK, 12.5" reflector) "Obscuration on floor if crater. Crater invis. (similar to #394, 396)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #412. Note this is almost certainly supposed to be 1934 Dec 23!
Piton 1961 Jan 25? UTC 00:00? Observed by Schneller (Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 8" x53) "Red obscuration concealing peak, @10mi sq (if near SR, date is 27th; ancilary data given for 27th -- date not given)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #731.
SE of Ross D 1964 Aug 16 UT 04:18-05:20 Observed by Harris and Cross (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" reflector?) "Bright area. Condensations varying with time" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #840. ALPO/BAA weight=3
Alphonsus 1968 May 05 UTC 20:00 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x220, Seeing: Good). "Did not see gray patch SE (ast. ?) of c.p. Noted W. (ast. ?) dark patch was invis. while S. one was seen easily, emerging from shadow. On 7th all seen easily, emerging from shadow. On 7th all 3 clearly vis. with the darkest one the invos. one on 5th." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1071.
Proclus 1984 Jul 06 UT 20:29-20:43 light green spot observed by Madej (England) in the central region. No colour seen elsewhere. At 20:10 Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) had seen a small extending of darkening in the south east floor (not present 2 hours before) and a lot of fine detail - though everything was normal again by 22:50UT. At 22:15 Amery (Reading, UK) found a large dark spot on the south east floor. Other observers: J and A.cook (Frimley, England) could not confirm but their seeing was IV and tranparency was poor" Mobberley found no colour and also no detail on the floor. BAA Lunar Section Report. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=248 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1882 Mar 27 UTC 20:10-21:00 Observer: A.S. Williams (Brighton, UK, 5.5" saw the shadow filled floor of Plato at Sunrise with a "Glowing and curious milky kind of light". About 1 hour after sunrise at Plato, there was no trace of this effect. The TLP filled the whole floor except at a quarter of the diameter from the east wall which was actually quite black. The observer saw a curious phosphorescent glimmer at sunset (April11th?). Cameron comments that Birt, Nelson and Waugh saw obsecuring mist or fog in Plato on many occasions. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=229 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
A track of reddish light, like a beam, was seen crossing the shadowed floor of Plato.This TLP has an ID No. of 17 in Cameron's 1978 catalog and a weight of 3. It has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.
On 1979 Sep 29 at UT10:00-12:00 S. Turner (Maryborough, Australia) observed a strong beacon like flash in white light that moved back and forth in the east wall of Plato (very bright) and Mons Pico. tried changing eyepiece and the field of view, but this wasn't the cause of the effect. A check at 11:07UT did not show the effect, but it was back again by 11:18UT being more pronounced at Mons Pico than the east wall of Plato. SSW of Mons Pico was also blinking slightly. At 11:32 the blinking effect was irregular 5-10 sec and this continued until 12:00UT. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=71 and weight=0 but she suggests atmospheric scintillation as a cause. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Sep 29 at UT10:00-12:00 S. Turner (Maryborough, Australia) observed a strong beacon like flash in white light that moved back and forth in the east wall of Plato (very bright) and Mons Pico. tried changing eyepiece and the field of view, but this wasn't the cause of the effect. A check at 11:07UT did not show the effect, but it was back again by 11:18UT being more pronounced at Mons Pico than the east wall of Plato. SSW of Mons Pico was also blinking slightly. At 11:32 the blinking effect was irregular 5-10 sec and this continued until 12:00UT. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=71 and weight=0 but she suggests atmospheric scintillation as a cause. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Knopp of Paysandu, Uruguay on 1885 Feb 22 at 23:00-23:30? UT saw a definite light, looking like Saturn in Cassini?. The previous night he had seen red patches in the crater. Cameron's 1978 catalog ID=348 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1972 Jun 19 UT 21:40-22:30 Observed by S.A. Jones (Swansea, Wales, 12" reflector x150) and Moore (Selsey, England, 12.5" reflector x450) "Noted a bright area in the center. Moore noted nothing unusual & he tho't obs. saw one of permanent light patches" NASA catalog weight=0 (very low). NASA catalog ID # 1336. ALPO/BAA weight=1
On 1979 Dec 27 at UT 05:32 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 6" reflector x240, seeing=3-6/10 and T=4) noticed "2 small high-sun areas nr. Eimmart - brightening around Mare Crisium, except for interior of Proclus - in blue light. They were brighter than 2 spots on Cap. Agarum rated 8.5 & Proc. 9. Not as bright next night. Probably a real blue light brightening". Cameron 2006 catalog ID=79, location on Moon: (70E, 23N) and weight=4.
Plato 1895 May 02 UT 20:45, 23:45 Observed by Brenner and Fauth (Germany?) "Streaks of light (Brenner) bright parallel bands in center Fauth (indep. confirmation?)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #284. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 Sep 03 UT03:00-05:00 D.Harris (Located near Whittier College, Whittier, CA, USA, using a 10" f/8.2 Newtonian reflector, x78 & x208, seeing 5-6, transparency 2-0) observed a ridge obscured SSW of Ross D. No drawing was made, only a written description. "Ridge not visible near crater; possible white patch 1/3 Ross D diameter" The ridge is the wrinkle ridge extending NNE from Ross D, a well established often visible feature. Harris comments that this was not one of the better TLPs seen near Ross D, and there were no independent observers, neverless he was ceratin of this being a TLP, and it was consistant with other activity seen near this crater between 1964 and 1970. Cameron 1978 catalog ID 891 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1887 Nov 23 UT 20:00? Observed by de Speissens (France?) "Luminous triangle on floor. Klein says it was sunlight affect. (but similar to Klein's own obs., #190. Fort says never seen before nor since)." NASA catalog weight=0 (very unlikely). NASA catalog ID #256. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Censorinus 1969 May 24 UTC 21:10-22:15 Observed by Jean Nicolini (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12" reflector) "It was brighter than Proclus between 2130-2145h. A very tiny cirrus veil present & Censor. appeared less bright & Proc. continued to look normal. Weather worsened at 2215h. (Apollo 10 watch)." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1144. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Piton 1960 Nov 27 ? UT 00:00? Observed by Schneller (Cleveland, OH, USA, 8" Reflector, x53), "Red obscuration concealing peak, @10m2 (if near SR, date is 27th; ancillary data given for 27th -- date not given)." NASA catalog weight= 3. NASA catalog ID #731. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Theophilus 1978 Nov 08 UT 20:49-22:00 Observed by J.D. Cook (Frimley, 12" reflector, 6mm Ortho eyepiece, seeing III-IV) Orange discolouration seen on ESE crater floor. Moon blink tried, but no blink detected. By 21:10 the effect had lessened, but was still orange. By 21:50-21:58 the effect was smaller and perhaps more on the SE of the floor. Colour confirmed by Foley. Fitton may also have been observing. At 22:00 A.C. Cook observed and commented that a darkish, perhaps brown-orange colour seen - but suspected it was probably spurious colour - but by now the seeing was V. J.H. Robinson, whilst doing a Moon Blink sweep of several features, including Theophilus, had not noticed anything unusual 18:50-19:10. By 22:30-22:35UT, he still could not detect a blink, but noticed intermittent darkining on the shaded area on the E. floor, but seeing was now IV. The darkening was more noticeable in blue than red light. BAA Lunar Section observation. 2006 Cameron catalog ID #40 weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1972 Feb 23 at UT0010-0035 Fornarucci (Garfield, NJ, USA, 6" reflector, x250, seeing=fair and transparency=3.5). Shading usually visible west of it was not seen. Cameon comments that the albedo must have been at 5, where normally it is 4.5 and the nearby plain is 5). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1322 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1958 Nov 19 UT 21:00-21:20 Observed by Hole (Brighton, England, 24" reflector x500) and Wilkins, Wall and Brewin (Located in Kent, and other locations in England, and 15", 12" and ?" reflector telescopes) "Reddish patch on c.p. (S. of it) about 3 km in diameter. (indep. confrim)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 706.
Clavius 1915 Apr 23 UTC 20:00 Observed by Cook (England?) "Narrow straight beam of light from crater A to B" NASA catalog weight=1 (very poor). NASA catalog ID #352. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:15 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that there were two whitish semi-circular tide like marks enclosing two dark patches adjoining the interior west wall The observer was puzzled because if these were two masses of spawning foot hills, then why would the cental areas, presumably the higher parts, be dark - when the contrary is usually the case? ALPO.BAA weight=1.
Copernicus 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:40 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that the Copernicus craterlet chains werebetter seen through a red filter than a blue. ALPO.BAA weight=1.
Purbach 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:40 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that the crater interior was better see through a red filter than a blue. ALPO.BAA weight=1.
Plato 1932 Apr 15 UT 06:57 Observed by A.V. Goddard & friend (Portland, Oregon, USA, 16" telescope, S=G steady) "Sudden appearance of a white spot like a cloud of steam (in appearance only), and in less than a minute it had spread in a NW direction, until it almost reached the rim of the crater" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #403. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 2009 May 03/10 UT23:20-00:11 P. Abel (Leicester, UK, 20cm reflector, x312, seeing III-IV) observed that the north east wall was slightly brighter than would have been expected, slightly blurred (not seeing related blurring) and had a strong orange-brown colour. No spurious colour seen elsewhere. A change in eyepieces showed the same effect. No luck in alerting other observers. A drawing was made at 23:20UT and finished at 00:12UT. At 23:12UT part of the inner NW floor had a dull brown colour, whereas before it was grey.By 00:11UT the colour effect was fading and by 00:18 seeing condirions were too bad to continue. M. Cook (Mundesley, UK, 9cm Questar telescope, x80, x130, seeing III, transparency moderate to good) had observed Tycho earlier in the evening at 22:15UT, but had seen no signs of colour. W. Leatherbarrow (Sheffield, UK, 8cm scope, high cloud interuptions and bad seeing) had taken monochrome images at UT 20:07 and 20:10, but these showed nothing unusual, and he checked the crater visually at 00:00-00:30, but detected no colour, although the Moon's low altitude contibuted to poor seeing conditions and some spurious colour was seen. CCD images from M. Collins (Palmerston North, New Zealand) taken at 00:46UT showed nocolour apart from spurious colour on contrasty edges, in no way reflecting what was seen early by P. Abel. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Observer made a drawing over a period of 30 minutes. Upon examining drawing, and comparing with photos made under similar illumination was struck by the abnormality of a a small white blob in the north east corner of the shadowed floor. There should be no raised topography between the wall and the central peaks that could give rise to this. The making of the sketch overlapped with an earlier drawing made by Rony de Laet (Belgium) which did not show this blob. Subsequent attempts to find sketches/images at very similar illumination angles have failed to show the blob in the north east corner of the chadowed floor. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Birt 1955 Apr 15 UT 03:20-05:00 Observed by Capen (California Seeing=Excellent) "Small craters between Birt & wall were invis. at times under excellent seeing, while craterlets on w.side were continually obs." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #586.
On 1990 Apr 04 at UT 21:30-21:50 B. LeFranc (France?) reported observing a white flame effect in Copernicus crater (sketch made) - though Foley comments that the actual location was east of the crater. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=398 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1964 Nov 14 UT 01:00? Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" refractor?) "Peak on E. wall brilliant white, strong blue band at inner base; on S. wall was a small, bright red spot." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #864. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Posidonius 1970 Apr 15 UT 21:05-22:10 Observed by Wanderley Nazareth (Sao Paulo, Brazil, reflector) "Intermittant pulsation. Drawing 20S interval for pulsations. (too long for atmospheric aberration? Apollo 13 watch)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1254. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Near and on Plato 1970 Apr 15 UT 21:45-22:04 Observed by da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10" & 20" refractors) "Crater chain W. of Plato -- 3rd crater W. (Plato Y) was brighter than surroundings. Lozenge on W. wall (landslip?) was darker than inner wall. Bright part of wall was yellowish-white. da Silva reports this as neg. (normal aspects) obs (Apollo 13 watch probably normal as Y is a bright halo crater)." NASA catalog weight=0. NASA catalog ID #1255. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1968 May 07 at UT 03:00-03:40 Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8" reflector) observed Messier and Messier A and noted the following: "The ray-tail halo (in N. ray) showed a possible enhancement in blue filter at 1st obs. per. but not seen at 0330. Later enhancement was indicated in red filter but not apparent at 0600h. The red enhancement is very unsual; but has been suspected on a few previous occasions. Not seen vis. (confirm. of Jean?)" The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alpetragius 1889 Oct 04 UT 03:00-03:45 observed by E.E. Barnard (Lick Observatory, CA, USA, 36" refractor, x150, x700) "Shadow of CP diffused & pale. Entire inside of crater seemed filled with haze or smoke. Shad. of E. wall was black & sharp. CP & floor seen thru haze. No other craters showed this appear. (date & time rep't Sep 3, 1830L T)" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #264. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Tycho 1970- Apr 15 UTC 22:00-23:00 Observer: Nelson Travnik (Matias Barbosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 4" refractor, x250 & x400, seeing excellent, Wratten 15 and 23 filters used) "Slightly pulsating white glow on W. (IAU?) wall's external slope (Apollo 13 watch). NASA catalog ID #1256, NASA weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1966 Jun 27 UT 21:40-21:55 Observed by Robinson (Teignmouth, England, 10.5" reflector) and Sartory (England, 8.5" reflector + Moon blink) "Color (red?) on SE wall detected by Eng. moon blink sys. (confirm)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 949.
On 1975 Mar 22 at UT22:10-22:25 T.Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 30cm Newtownian, x75) observed 3 large areas on the floor of Plato to be delicately darker in the blue filter. There were of different darkness. He did not regard these as TLP, but permanent blinks. This is a BAA report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1984 Jul 08 at UT 20:10-22:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, seeing IV-V) suspected that the floor of Proclus was slightly darker than normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=249 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 May 24 at UT 00:05-00:08 UT Romualdo Lourencon (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 60mm refractor, seeing=III) detected a circular cloud in Jansen B and H? (Gazateer report says F and K). "The crater of the event 100km diam. compared to Copernicus, dark with crescent obscured region below it. Was S of Jansen. A circular depression there was before LTP in darkness. Wonders if circ. depr. was shadow of cloud? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 428a and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1968 May 07 UTC 20:48-21:05 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector x220) "Red color No. of landslip in W. wall seen in blink & vis. Vanished by 2105h. Had not returned at 2125. (Moore has wrong date in his extended catalog.)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1074.
South of Copernicus 1972 Feb 24 UT 19:30-20:00 Observed by McConnell (England, 6" reflector, x195, seeing=good) "White spot just S. of Cop. about same size as Copernicus H (@ 5km), (there is a bright area or mt. SW of Cop. H)." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID 1323.
On 1882 Jan 29 at UT 17:00-17:30 an unknown observer noted an unusual shadow in Eudoxus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=227 and the weight=2. Reference: Sirius Vol 15, 167, 1882. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1969 May 26 UT 20:30-21:05 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160, S=G) "Had misty portion of SW(ast. ?) floor from 2030-2105h at which time it was gone. Clearly seen, had ill-defined boundaries & was an easy obj. to see. Alt.=33 deg. (Apollo 10 watch)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID No. 1148. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1989 Jul 13 UT 21:04-21:13 Observed by M.Cook (Frimley, UK, 90mm Quastar Cat., Seeing III, transoparency hazy) and by Moore (Selsey, England) "Following an alert call by Miles concerning the crater Proclus looking different, Cook observed a circular dark patch that filled about half of the eastern half of the crater floor. To cut down the glare a blue filter was then used and a slightly less dark area was seen extending from this in a southerly direction. 8 rays were seen. The dark patch was confirmed by Patrick Moore. However David Darling (USA) who observed a few hours later on 1989 Jul 14 at 03:28 UT could not see this dark patch." BAA Lunar Section observation. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=370 and weight=?. The ALPO/BAA weight=2
Scarcely a trace of nebulae tonight. As long as to June 10 at 2000UT? A little blackness remained. (P. Moore thinks it was a LTP, WSC it was a permanent feature?) Drawing. Seen by Nevelius Emmett, J. Boroughbridge, England. The 2006 Extension catalog by Cameron assigns an ID No. of 4 and a weight of 1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 5.25" Calver, x150 and definition fairly good. Observer noticed that the Mare seemed covered with a close network of innumerable streaks, and spotted with countless numbers of light specks, so that it would hardly be possible to delineate them all in one night. The spots and streaks together must have numbered ~1000. The observer had never seen anything like the number of spots and streaks. Peirce A, was not at all easy to see and neighboring spots almost as bright made it difficult to distinguish which one was Peirce A. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1966 Sep 25 UT 23:12-23:35 Observed by Moseley (Armagh, Nortern Ireland, 10" refractor, x140) "Eng. moon blink sys. blinks inside the crater. Very dubious due to low alt. of moon." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #982.
Gassendi 1967 Jun 18 UT 21:10-22:30 Observed by Whippey (Northalt, England, 6" reflector?) "Faint redness outside NE & SE wall of crater." Moore (10" Armagh refractor, x360) was observing too 22:10-22:40, with and without a Moon Blink but detected no redness, however his observing conditions were not very good at the time. NASA catalog ID #1039. NASA catalog weight=3. ALPO.BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1967 Jun 18 UT 22:50-23:59 Observed by Whippey (Northalt, England, 6" reflector?) "Faint redness outside NE & SE wall of crater." Moore (10" Armagh refractor, x360) was observing earlier 22:10-22:40, with and without a Moon Blink but detected no redness, however his observing conditions were not very good at the time. NASA catalog ID #1039. NASA catalog weight=3. ALPO.BAA weight=2.
Posidonius 1952 Jul 03 UT 19:13-19:27 Observed by Dzaplashvili, Ksanforalif, Negrelishvili (Georgia, Soviet Union, 13" reflector, polarimeter, S=clear) "Making polariz. mess. of it. Aristotles. Eudoxus. & Aristillus. only Pos. gave higher rdgs. & oscillated while others gave repeatedly same results. 40 other times Pos. was normal. Never had seen such behavior Table gives deflections. Obs. repeated 2X Obs. from 1843-1947h." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #552. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Aristrachus 1966 Jul 29 UT 03:40 Observed by Simmons (Jacksonville, FL, USA, 6" reflector x192, S=7, T=4-5) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector + Moonblink) "Spot on S.wall vis. only in red filter, brightness 8deg. Slightly brighter than surrounding wall. No confirm. Says it might be part that reflected better. Not confirmed by Corralitos Obs. MB." NASA catalog ID #968. NASA catalog weight=1 (very low).
Aristarchus 1975 Dec 14/15 UT 17:05-00:30 Observed by Foley (Dartford, England, 12" reflector, S=II) and Moore (Sussex, UK, 15" reflector x250 S=IV) and Argent and Brumder (Sussex, UK). In early sunrise conditions, W. wall was less brilliant than usual -- matched only by Sharp, Bianchini, & Marian. Extraordinary detail could be seen on this wall. Also noted intense & distinctly blue color entire length of W. wall. 3 others corroborated detail, but not color. Moore found things normal & saw Aris. brightest at 2030-2125h tho Argent & Brumder made it < Proclus" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catlog ID #1422. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1938 Mar 13 at UT 04:00-06:00 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK) noted a slight reddish colour in Plato. However Fox (Newark, UK, 6.5" reflector, x240) saw none on the south east wall, but instead saw a yellowish glow on the southern floor at the same time (confirmation?). Appearently Fox saw the same effect on Apr 10, 11, and May 8-11, then on June 8-10. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=432 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1989 May 17 at UT Fabian (Chicago, IL, USA, 4" reflector, x35-x50 and 8" reflector) noted a pale blue colouration in the ridges situated west of Aristarchus and north of Herodotus craters, in the vicinity of the terminator (and on the night side). Aristarchus itself did not have any colour. Ït was only area with such color though there were numerous others of similar elevation and relation to term. The colour was seen in a 4" Cassegrain telescope, but when an 8" reflector was used at 02:30UT, even with the same eyepieces. Cameron comments that maybe the larger telescope spread the colour out? The sketch that Fabian suplied, suggested to Cameron that the TLP was located at Herodotus, and the ridge was part of Schroter's valley - Cobra Head. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=364 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1978 Jan 20 at UT19:10 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) observed a red spot at the southern edge of Gassendi C. P. Moore (Slesey, UK, 15" reflector, S=II-III) reported nothing unusual 17:00-17:50. Turner and others reported negative at 22:01. Pedler (UK, 12.5" reflector, S=III-IV) though detected a yellow-orange tint on the east floor of Gassendi A but the effect faded during poor seeing moments. Cameron 2005 catalog ID=24 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1989 Jul 15 UT 02:00-04:20 Observed by Manske, Weier, Curtis, Keyes, Yanna, Norman, Knutson, Sullivan, Eichman and Radi (Carl Fosmark Jr. Memorial Observatory, Madison, WI, USA, SCT C11) "Manske initially observed a reddish tinge on the SE rim of Aristarchus. The colour was present in different eyepieces. Two other pinkish tinge areas were seen on the SE and NE rims. 4 of the observers did not see colour. Independent confirmation was made by Don Spain (KY) and Smith in LA. Full details can be found on the following web site: http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/LTP19890715.htm " An ALPO report.
On 1969 May 28 at UT 02:18 Delano (Taunton? MA, USA, 12.5" reflector, x300, seeing=fair and transparency=good) through the red filter at 02:18UT saw a bright area on the west wall of Aristarchus crater become 2x brighter than normal then faded back to normal in < 1 min duration. The spot was 8km centred on sigma=0.682 and eta=0.397. No events seen at Kepler (Apollo 10 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1149 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1975 Feb 22 at 19:00-22:50 Fitton (Lancashire, UK, 8" reflector, seeing=II-III-I) saw Aristarchus (at 19:00UT) blue, with no obscuration visible in white, red or blue filters. This was not a telescopic effect. "Obs. 4.5h. Says it & next 5 nites obs. were due to high pressure system W. of obs.". Foley found nothing unsual in Aristarchus in his observing session, which overlapped Fittons. The 1978 catalog ID=1396 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Feb 22 at 20:04-22:50 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector, seeing=good) observed Prinz to have a diffuse white obsecuration. There were pulsations of 30-50sec intervals. Effect ceased at 22:50UT and indeed was fading earlier from 22:35UT. Photgraphs were taken but showed nothing unusual and no colour. Aristarchus was also negative. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1396 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 May 28 at UT 02:18 Delano (Taunton? MA, USA, 12.5" reflector, x300) suspected a short duration flare up on the W wall of Aristarchus at 0.682 and 0.397, but it may have been due to poor seeing. No events seen at Kepler (Apollo 10 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1149 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Mar 24 at UT22:28-22:19 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) observed vivid blue/green in Aristarchus. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 1998 Dec 30 UT 18:50-19:10 observed by J.Knott (Liverpool, UK 22cm Newtonian, x216, seeing II, transparency good). Observer reports a bright spot, as bright as the central peak in Aristarchus on the NW rim of Herodotus at 19:10 (still there at 19:15, but the curious thing was that it was not visible earlier at 18:50? Now there is a bright craterlet here, and the observer doubted if what he had seen was unusual - though we have the rise in brightness o20 minutes to account for? The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Two small conical mountains, near last 4th May eruption, close to the third one that he had seen before, but not these two. They were not on any map.
SE of Langrenous 1947 Aug 28 UT 21:00? Observed by Baum (Chester, England) A long mountain mass, on limb to the SE of Langrenus crater, had a decidedly bluish cast. To the north, on the limb, were several ordinary peaks appearing in profile and some were sharp and pointed. NASA catalog ID=498. NASA catalog weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Proclus 1950 Jul 27 UT 02:56 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "C.p. of Proc. disappeared)" 5" reflector used at x100, NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1962 Dec 09 at UT 07:36 Wildey and Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector) observed that Oceanus Procellarum was 1.13 magnitudes brighter than normal. Observation at sunrise and is abnormal if area measured was mare. If it were an east facing wall it would be normal. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1963 Oct 30 UT 01:50-02:15 Observed by Greenacre and Barr (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" Clark Refractor) observed 2 ruby red spots - one just to the SW of the cobra's Head and the other on a highland area east of Vallis Schroteri. A pink colour formed coverting the SW rim of Aristarchus. Effects present with or without Yellow Wratten 15 filer. Similar effects checked for elsewhere on other craters but not seen. So presumed not to have been due to chromatic aberation or astmospheric dispersion. Effecta not seen in 12" refractor, but this may have been a resolution issue. The NASA catalog ID No. is #778. The NASA catalog weight is 5 (highly reliable). ALPO/BAA weight=4.
In 1962 Dec 09 at UT 07:42 Wildey and Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector) observed that Aristarchus was 0.80 magnitudes (x2) fainter than average for this age (photometric measurement) Vmag=3.80, average= 3.0. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1992 Feb 16 at UT 01:05-01:35 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 12.5" reflector, seeing=III) found the north rim area to be both very bright and misty - though he did not think it to be a TLP but wanted it to be recorded, just in case. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=440 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Herodotus 1950 Jul 27 UT 03:56 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "Pseudo c.p. in Herod. Drawings. (Similar to NASA catalog event #523)" 5" reflector used at x100, NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus-Herodotus 1970 Apr 18 UT 20:14 Observed by MacKenzie (UK,2.5" refractor x45, seeing Antoniadi I) "Fairly strong blink in a spot 1/2 way between the 2 craters. Drawing (Apollo 13 watch). NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1257. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Torricelli B 2002 Oct 18 UTC 20:56-21:59 Observer: G.North (UK, 8" reflector, x134, Seeing Antoniadi IV, Transparency good) - thought that Torricelli B was perhaps a little brighter than expected, especially when compared to Moltke and Censorinus based upon past recollection of relative brightnesses at this colongitude). Slight bluish tint seen as well. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus and Cobra Head 1966 Jul 30 UT 06:35-07:29 Observers Ariola and Cross (Whittier, CA, USA). NASA catalog states: "S. part of Cobra Head nr. Herodotus was a red spot; also nr. Aris. & the fork of Schroter's Valley. Variations in phenom. color, 1st on S. rim of Aris., later on N. rim. Drawings". 19" x390 reflector used. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #959. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1975 Feb 23 at UT 18:00-00:24 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12 inch reflector, seeing Good), noticed that Aristarchus was a slate-grey tinged with blue, and abnormally bright, fading at UT 18:47, and decreased activity at UT20:45 after a cloudy period. Blue was seen on the northern wall at UT19:00, but at 19:10 no colour, but instead an obscuration. All normal from UT 21:04-21:46 according to Foley. At UT19:00 G. Amery (Reading, UK, 10 inch reflector) noted shadowy grey near the shadow under the south wall, indistinct small area, no colour. At UT 20:00 activity increased. Colour negative fr. 150-300x till 21:10 (Hunt, Cambridge, UK, 2.5" refractor, seeing Poor-Very good). Negative fr. 20:20-21:00 in bad seeing, and very good seeing at 200x all negative (colour blink filters). From 23:45-00:20UT (Fitton, Lancashire, UK, 8" reflector). Turner of Sussex, UK with an 8" reflector, observed as well. (confirm. of activity earlier & neg. later). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1397 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1963 Oct 30 UT 05:00-08:00 Observed by Greenacre and Barr (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" Clark Refractor) a violet or purple-blue colour formed beyond the NW of Aristarchus. ALPO/BAA weight=2. This followed an earlier observation that night of two red spots and a pink glow.
On 1981 Oct 11 at UT 00:05-02:00 B.Hobdell (St Petersberg, FL, USA, 4" refractor, S=3 and T=5) observed a brightening on the floor of Plato. 4 bright spots appeared and vanished and there was a fith one in the centre that was very bright at times. At UT 00:14 the central spot became bright then was "followed by a haze permeating entire floor, heaviest in the northern quadrant. Came from 2 S peaks or white spots, shaped like a boomerang extending to presumed c.p. (c.c ?). White flashed at 0052 from it cloud changed shape - spread N. At 0136 brightening from c.c. area 0419 dissipated. All white spots seen at 0200. Its outer flanks seen clearly the whole time". The above is quoted from the Cameron 2006 catalog ID=155 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Promontoroum Agarum. On 2015 Nov 24 UT 00:50-01:15 J. Albert (Lake Worth, FL, USA, Celestron C11, x224, seeing 4/10, transparency = 3rd magnitude) observed that this feature was slightly brighter through a red Wratten 25 filter than through a blue Wratten 44a filter. ALPO/BAA TLP weight=2.
In 1959 Nov (Day unknown) at UT 21:15-22:15 Bradford (South Shields, UK, 15" reflector, x480) observed in Plato: "Cocealed by a dusky cloud. Appeared to be stream or smoke. No change in 1h. Following week no trace. (SR Nov 5, SS Nov 18. Says he obs. at time of unmanned landing, but there were none in Nov.) Similar to #722". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=726 and weight=2. The ALPOS/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 Jun 17 at UT 06:33-07:16 R. Manske (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 1" refractor) sketched a nebulous spot near to Herodotus crater that at 06:49 (when he tried some filters out) was visile through red, blue and yellow filters, though it was slightly fainter through the red filter. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=366 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1963 Oct 30 UTC 22:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a 30% enhancement at 540nm in the spectra of Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID No. is 778 and weight is 5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 because Oct 30 is not mentioned in Cameron's refernce.
In 1963 Oct 30 UT 22:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a 30% enhancement at 540nm in the spectra of Copernicus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID No. is 778 and weight is 5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 because Oct 30 is not mentioned in the ref that Cameron give's to Scarfe's paper.
On 1789 Jan 10 at UT 00:00 Seyffer (Germany) observed "a lunar volcano". Cameron comments that this must have been bright as it was near full Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=56 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Nov 10 at UT 07:54-08:22 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor and filters, seeing=2-3 and transparency=5) observed a blue light at the Cobra's Head, near Aristarchus, that fell back down to a normal brightness of 7. although the west wall (his point D) went down to 6.5 (this was 8 back on Oct 5). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=158 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1972 Feb 27 UT 23:15-00:10 Observed by A.Kemp (Cheshire, UK, 8.5" reflector x286) "Suspicion of blink between Gass. c.p. & Gass A. Clouds prevented confirm. Hedley-Robinson didn't see anything unusual earlier (20:00-20:20)." Note that the duration of the event, or indeed precise UT at which it was seen is not given. NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1324. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1891 Sep 16 at UT 19:00? Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Dense clouds of vapor apparently rising from its bottom and pouring over its SW wall torrds Herodotus. He says no activity till day after sunrise & ceases a few days before sunset. (Part of an extensive observing of only a few features under all aspects of lighting. Drawings and Phtos obtained." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=269 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1985 Sep 27 at UT 20:55 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) found that the brightness of Torricelli B varied and starlike points seen in the crater. There is no Cameron 2006 catalog entry for this TLP report. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Interior bands were faint at 22:40 but sharper at 23:20. Observer noted some blue spurious colour to the north of Aristarchus but this had gone by 23:50.
Observer noted some variability in the brightness of Moltke and Torricelli B. This observation has an ALPO/BAA weight of 3.
Observer noted some variability in the brightness of Torricelli B and Moltke. This observation has an ALPO/BAA TLP weight of 3.
Aristarchus 1975 Feb 24 UTC 18:00-23:30 Observers (all in UK): Foley (Kent, 12" reflector), Gannon (Middlesex, 6" reflector), Peters (Kent, 8" reflector), Farrant (Cambridge, 8" reflector), Turner (Sussex, 8" reflector), Fitton (Lancashire, 8" reflector) - "(Foley) 1800h -- slate gray bluish on all of crater; blue at 1816h, fading at 1835h, no color on floor. At 1949h brillinance reduced, eyepiece tested at 1959h with result of elong. gray blur & afterward activity at reduced light level. Blue again at 2013h. (Gannon) at 1851h saw red tint on S.rim (instru.), neg. in white & filter lite till 2000h, (Peters) at S=P had impression of large faint blink on S.side, diffuse till 2000h, then seeing improved & saw darkish patch on S.wall -- darker in blue than red. Craters on limb were normal to 2017h, neg. at 2058h & 2130h, (Farrant) at 2000h, normal. At 2053h color in small area to W. of W. wall. (Turner) at 2230h-2300h got neg. (Fitton) at 2330h got neg. in white, seeing too poor for filters. Fitton & Farrant think obs. due to atm. effects. (activity earlier & none later confirmed)." NASA catalog weight= 5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1398.
On 1983 Aug 22 at UT 05:44-06:33 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3"refractor, x150) found the brightness of Aristarchus (diffuse white patch) to be 7 to 7.5 but apparently it is normally 8-8.5, so fainter than normal. Another brightness reading found "brightening then nearly extinction at S. wall similar to changes seen on Eimmart before. Watched fluctuation compared to Cobra Head, they were similar but more pronounced at Aristarchus" especially in blue light compared to red (although there was a little brightness in red). Timings of these fluctuations were 7sec, 7sec, 9-10sec and 9-10sec. The latter two might have been seeing related as the crater enlarged up at these times. The observer felt that the Cobra Head appeared fainter than the previous year and had faded during the second set of brightness measurements. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=227 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1983 Aug 22 at UT05:44-06:33 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor, x150) found that Mons Piton was still brighter in red light than in blue - the opposite was found in his July observations. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=227 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Oct 12 at UT 00:00?(?) B.W. Chapman (12cm refractor, Seeing II, transparency poor, Kingston-Upon-Thames, UK) found that Mons Pico was brighter in red light than in blue. Aristarchus for comparison was the same brightness in both filters. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Darwin 1945 Oct 19 UT 23:23 - P.Moore (UK) saw 3 brilliant points of light on wall. 12" reflector used. NASA catalog ID # 495, NASA weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1945 Oct 19 UT 23:24:30 Observed by Thornton (Northwich, England) described in the NASA catalog as: "Bright flashes on the floor near E.wall (meteor?) but others have seen flashes there too. time given is 1123, must be P.M., local time. MBMW gives date as Oct 19, which is wrong" Haas (more reliable account) in his 2003 article in Strolling Astronomer Vol 45, p28 states" 23cm x220 reflector used - "minute but brilliant flash of light seen just inside eastern border of walled plain Plato. Colour was said to be orange side of yellow. NASA catalog weight=4 & NASA catalog TLP ID No. #494. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Bullialdus 1979 Oct 04 UT 20:24-21:25 JH-Robinson (Devon, UK, 260mm Newt. x200 Seeing Antoniadi IV-V, Transp.=haze) observed a two bright points on the south west floor patch to be brighter in red than in blue at 21:12. The effect was still present at 20:36 but back to normal by 20:43-20:48. Amery (Reading, UK) found a possible brownish tinge on the west wall, though spuroius colour was present elsewhere on the Moon. Foley found the WSW corner darkened in blue light. Cook found pink on south rim of Bullialdus and Pedler found Bullialdus to be a confused mass with bright and dusky spots and patches - no colour seen. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=72 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1966 Aug 01 UT 00:50-01:20 Observers: Moore, Moseley, Corvan (N.Ireland, 10" refractor) - "Eng. moon blink detected color (red?) on SW wall. Tel. link got other vis. confirm, & also another moon blink."NASA catalog ID=#960, weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1983 Oct 20 at UT23:40 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed that Aristarchus was brighter than normal (as measured with a CED) and much more so that Censorinus, Menelaus, and Proclus craters (in turn). Cameron comments that Moore is a very experienced observer. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=231 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 Sep 10 UT 04:08-04:38 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x130, x180, S=4, T=3) "S.region of floor granulated, 7 deg bright, very faint brownish tinge; rest of crater 8 deg bright white (confirm. of Presson?)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #892.
On 1891 Sep 17 at UT 18:00? Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Varitions in vapor column. Crater D covered. (there are rays here -- high sun effect on them?) Drawings. Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=270 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady, transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted observations). Copernicus was very indistinct. All other features examined were normal. This is a BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1977 Mar 04 at UT 20:55-21:18 JH Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 26cm reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, seeing steady, transparency varies from fair to very poor and cloud eventually halted observations). The floor of Fracastorius is significantly brighter in a red filter than in a blue filter. This is a BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 May 09 at UT08:24-08:28 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" reflector, x150, Clears sky) noticeed in Promontorium Agarum (Cape Agarum), that at 08:24UT the west point (C) dimmed to a brightness of 6.5 before ragaining its normal brightness at 7. Cameron comments that these are wedge measurements equivalent to 0.5 steps in Elger's brightness scale. No other effects noticed elsewhere. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=404 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1977 Jan 04 at 16:25-17:30 Kozyrev (Pulkovo Observatory, Crimea, Ukraine, Soview Union) "Observed unusual processes on moon. Activity in progress at beginning of obs. Still vis. at 1710, gone at 1730h. Latharn & colleagues found no seismic activity at that timeunder a quick look". The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and ID=1460. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1938 Jan 16 at UT 00:00 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK, 12.5" reflector) noticed that Plato crater had a brownish-gold veined surface, colour irregular - laid on a smooth floor. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=430 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1976 Feb 14 at UT23:35-0053 LeCroy (Springfield, VA, USA, 4.5" reflector, x75, S=6 and T=4.5). A blue haze was seen on the east side of Aristarchus and red haze on the west side. At 00:00UT details were more clear and at 00:24UT Aristarchus and Herodotus, were seperated. At 00:34UT colours were gone. At 00:35UT blue was on Aristarchus and the area was bright, but was black in a red filter. At 00:53UT the features were clear and the colour gone and the brightness had decreased to 9. Cameron comments that the colour was not due to temp. inversion because of being dark in the red filter, implying a medium). The Cameron 1978 catalog TLP ID is 1428 and the weight=1. This is an ALPO report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1996 Dec 24/25 at 18:12-00:02UT P. Moore (Selsey, UK, using a 15" reflector x250-360, and seeing III) saw a strong orange colour on the south wall and floor of Aristarchus. He suspected it to be spurious colour but could not detect colours on any other craters. The colour remained but at 18:12 UT he suspected a trace on colour on Mons Pico but was not sure. However he reported it to the TLP coordinator of the BAA Lunar Section. The orange in Aristarchus gradually faded and had almost vanished by 00:20UT when seeing was too bad to continue observing. At 02:30UT he was able to re-observe again and there was still a very very slight hint of orange in Aristarchus - but he comments that if he had not been looking for it he might not have noticed. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1985 Sep 28 UTC 20:54-23:52 P.W. Foley (Suffolk, UK) found (actually before 20:54 UT) brightness variance in Torricelli B. J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK) observed a brief blue coloured patch somewhere in the Torricelli B region, but could not pin it down precisely. At 22:50UT M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 30cm reflector, seeing III - occasionally V, transparency moderate to good) Found the crater to have an elongated appearance (in SSW-NNE direction) in white light, similar to the previous night. A bright elongated spot was seen on the NNE floor, close to where the wall should be. Not able to define the rim. There was a very dark surrounding area to the crater, similar to what it was on the previous night (roughly 1/4 brightness of Censorinus). 23:04UT brighter in yellow, then red, then blue. At 23:10 it was seen that blue filter dulled the crater - this was odd because both Censorinus and Proclus were brighter in blue, which is what he would normally expect. At23:15 UT Censorinus was brighter in blue, then yellow then red filters and some orange spurious colour seen to the south of Censorinus. At 23:23UT no spurious colour seen on Proclus or Censorinus. 23:46UT Torricelli B elongated as before, but a very faint ray might have been seen to the south west of the rim. This report is not in the 2006 Cameron catalog. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1966 Aug 01 UT 06:14 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8" reflector x300) The wall from the S to the NNE wouldn't focus well though at least 4 craterlets on the floor were clearly seen (Ricker uncertain if real TLP. Cameron thinks it probably was -- similar to Bartlett's experience on Aris. NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #961. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Galvani B: On 2019 Sep 13 UT 23:26 K. Kilburn (Manchester, UK, BAA - ED80 refractor, x2 Barlow, Canon 550 DSLR) took a sequence of images from 23:25-23:27 UT. On one of the images, taken at 23:26UT there is a blue/green spot on Galvani B. There is a hint of a possible fade of the spot in the other images but this is not conclussive. Te spot might just be a cosmic ray event or a bright part of the crater rim coming into view under brief exceptional seeing for one frame only. We need simlar illumination, and if possible topocentric libtation images, under different atmospheric conditions to confirm this. It would be great if the images were in colour too. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1897 Jun 14 at UT 23:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass. USA) observed in "Schroter's valley and the vicinity variations in vapor colum. Break in col. toward F and eruption of crater D. 3.4 d after sunrise". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=389 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1944 Sep 03 UTC 03:40 - A.W. Mount (Fort Worth, TX, USA, Conditions good, seeing 6/10) saw a small white bright point of light appear suddenly close to the W. wall of Plato glowed briefly as by far the most conspicuous object in the lunar field of view and vanished quickly after approximately 2 sec. It was star-like in appearance and was stationary on the Moon's surface - about magnitude 6? Angular diameter of the flash was <= 1". Observing conditions good enough to see the central craterlet in Plato. 20cm reflector used. Ref. DJALPO Vol 45, p28 Spring 2003.
On 1963 Nov 01/12 at UT 22:30-03:00 P. Moore (UK, 12" reflector) observed something unusual in Aristarchus/Copernicus/Kepler - the Cameron catalog is not very clear which. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=779 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 01 at UT 00:20-00:35 Kopal and Rackham (Pic du Midi, France, 24" reflector) observed in Kepler an enhancement in red light at 672.5nm and 545.0nm. Luminescence ~86% +/-3% of background. According to the Cameron catalog, Moore(12" reflector, UK) noted something unsual between 22:30 and 03:00 but this might apply to Kepler, Coperncius, and/or Aristarchus and that was seen 23:30-03:00? - the catalog is not very clear. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=779 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1898 Apr 06 atUT 23:00 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 15" refractor?) observed in Schroter's valley and it's vicinity "Variations in vapor col. Crater E now most conspicuous instead of C which is now least conspic., but not covered with vapor. (in drawing 2 gaps show, time est. fr. given ol. ". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=298 and weight= 3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1963 Nov 01/12 at UT 22:30-03:00 P. Moore (UK, 12" reflector) observed something unusual in Aristarchus/Copernicus/Kepler - the Cameron catalog is not very clear which. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=779 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 02 at UT 00:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a spectral line dpeth anomaly? The cameron 1978 catalog ID=780 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1980 Sep 24 at UT 21:13-23:50 P.Moore (Selsey, UK) at 22:45 saw loss of detail in the north west wall, especially in red light, but also slightly in blue light too. By 22:48 there was activity on the crater floor i.e. the four bright spots were visible in white light but not in red. In blue the central spot was seen and there were dark radial streaks to the south wall and south east. At 22:50 there was a loss of detail. Other craters were normal. At 23:08 the floor was dark in red, but some details were visible in blue. the effect had finished by 23:35. At21:34 J-H Robinson found Plato to be normal and no blinks, though floor clearer in red than in blue, however the floor detail had gone by 21:57. Blair suspected a dusty patch in north of Plato, especially in red light. at 21:57 and it started spreading at 21:13, then east at 21:15 and then north. Though it faded at 21:25 but was back again at 21:35, and Moon blink colour filters still gave a reaction at 21:50 - the TLP remained strong until 23:50UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=110 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1963 Nov 01 at UT 00:20-00:35 Kopal and Rackham (Pic du Midi, France, 24" reflector) observed in Kepler an enhancement in red light at 672.5nm and 545.0nm. Luminescence ~86% +/-3% of background. The Cameron catalog says that Moore saw something between 23:30 and 03:00, but it is not clear what exactly, or whether it was Copernicus, Kepler, or Aristarchus? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=779 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=5.
On 1980 Sep 24 at UT21:34 J-J. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 10" reflector, x200, seeing=III) found, using a Moon Blink device, that Fracastorius blinked on the northern side in the red filter. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=110 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1993 Mar 08 at UT 22:30 R. Titford (England, UK, 8.5" reflector, seeing=III) found a very bright white area on the northern wall, "floor < Mare Imbrium". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=456 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1938 Jan 17 Barker (Chestnut, England, UK, 12.5" reflector) noticed that Plato crater had a brownish-gold veined surface, colour irregular - laid on a smooth floor. It had extended further E than on the previous night. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1978 Nov 15 UTC 19:10-22:15 Observed by Foley (UK) - Colouration seen - violet spot on north west interior. There was no colour on the crater floor from 19:10-20:05, but suddenly the floor colour changed to a slate blue-grey colour from 20:05-21:45UT. Colour was not detected elsewhere. CED brightness measurements taken - these were normal for Proclus, Mons Pico, Mons Piton and Tycho, but for showed that Aristarchus varied in brightness. Crater Extinction Device (CED) used. Seeing Antoniadi III, Transparancy Fair.
Mare Crisium 1948 Jul 21/22 UT 22:00?-01:00? Observed by Moore (England, 12" reflector) "Almost featureless except for Peirce & Picard" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #506. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Dec 12 at UT 00:31 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) saw some flashes between Plato and Mons Pico. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=160 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 Sep 11 UT 08:08-08:15 Observed by Cross,Rasor (Parlos Verdes, CA, USA, 22" reflector x133, S=F-P) "Red glows,. Photos obtained but do not show phenom. Haze terminated obs." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #894.
Plato 1966 Aug 02 UT 06:26 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, CA, USA, 8" reflector x300) "Again E(IAU?) wall would not focus" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #962.
On 1891 Sep 18 at UT 21:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Varitions in vapor column. Drawings. Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=271 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1921 Nov 15? UT 20:00? Observed by Chernov (Russia, 2" refractor x94) "Temporary increase in brightness of the light band at bottom noted close to FM. Crater actively noted in Oct. 10." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #384.
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.
Aristarchus 1964 Sep 22 UT 02:54-03:03 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" refractor x240, S=5, T=5) "Bright blue- viol. gl. on NE rim & EWBS; dark viol. nimbus; S. floor 8deg br. rest of crater 7 deg. Red-brown, changed to coppery, to yellow- brown (Gilheany, et al. examined crater later, but did not detect any color in MOON BLINK, so red-brown must have disappeared." NASA catalog ID #851, NASA catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Aristarcus 1975 Feb 26/27 UTC 21:00-00:30 Observed by: Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector), Kennedy (Dundee, UK, 8" reflector), Gannon (Middlesex, UK, 6" reflector), Amery (Reading, UK, 10" reflector), Fitton (Lancashire, UK, 8" reflector), Turner (Sussex, UK, 8" reflector) "Foley) Neg. at 2100h. At 2123h NE wall was blue, decr. at 2220h. New spot at 2221h due N. At 2227h blue fr. ENE to N. & faint blue on rim. Interior clear detail, but obscur. at ENE-N, (Kennedy) at 2222h got neg., also at 2229h-2300h. (Gannon) at 2245-2253h got neg. (Amery) at 2315h saw crater bright, bands clear, c.p. bright & very bright pt. to NE of c.p. N. wall bluisg gray mist extending into N. part of crater. Got slight blink in red till 2335h. (Fitton) at 2330h saw blue in N. interior but no blink, no obscur. in long exam. Blue varied with position in FOV. Polariz. with many rotations showed normal. Blue only in Aris., none elsewhere till 2359h. (Turner at 2330h got neg. till 2359h. (Amery) at 2359h saw most detail clear. Blink distinct in red. At 0030h(27th) saw blue mist now gray, seeing deteriorating. Herod. was normal, (Fitton explains obs. as due to high press. system W. of obs with temp. inversions). NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #1399.
Lichtenberg 1955 May 07/08 UT 23:00-01:00 Observer: Jean Nicolini (Brazil). Ref: Azevedo (1962) NASA catalog weight=1, NASA catalog ID 590. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1965 Oct 11 UTC 05:15 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, 100" reflector + spectrogram) "Line depth ratios a/b (H),, c/d (K) abnormally high compared with 23 other areas (including Aristarchus?)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 902.
Aristarchus 1969 May 03 UTC 07:00? Observed by Smith, Gallivan (Corralitos Observatory, Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector, photos) "Bluing around crater. Visible on monitor, but immeasurable in photos" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1125
On 1898 Apr 07 at UT 22:30 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 15" refractor?) observed in Schroter's valley and it's vicinity "Variations in vapor col. Lge. gap in main column near edge of C. Gap not previously seen, but fine lines crossing it had. E is still most conspic. (time est. fr. col. given)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=298 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Sep 25 atUT 20:20-22:14 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15"? reflector, seeing=III) found that Mons Pico was bright and had a reddish glow to its south west. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=111 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Sep 25 at UT20:20-22:14 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) noticed that the central craterlet was more visible in red than in blue. There was also a streak on the floor that was "shifted to S & W." The floor was dark and Mons Pico was bright. Peters found Plato's floor (and central craterlet) to be dark, and darker in blue than in red, however he was suffereing from spurious colour at his observing site. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=111 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Sep 25 at UT 20:20-22:14 Peters (Kent,UK, x240 and x120, seeing=III) observed Proclus to have an orange tint, however there was a lot of spurious colour in the area. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=111 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
2004 Aug 31 UT 22:30-22:35 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) looked at Gassendi and noted a slight chestnut brown colouration in the dark area on the crater floor to the north of the central mountain leading to Gassendi A. It lasted for about two minutes during 22-30 hrs UT to about 22-35 hrs UT (observer unable be more precise). Used 60mm OG x120. Seeing quite steady trans good. Checked Gassendi again at 23hrs UT to 23-05. No sign of colour. Also area mentioned earlier seemed lighter now. No colour on Aristarchus. Plato floor dark -no sign of craterlets. Seeing good with just slight tremor. Trans good 60mm OG x120 used. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard (56E, 15N) 1877 May 29 UT 00:30 Observed by an unknown observer (in England?) "Bright spot. (nr. sunset, should normally be faint? as in Kuiper atlas where it is invisible.)" NASA catalog weight= 3. NASA catalog ID #191.
Plato 1965 Sep 12 UT 05:00 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson Observatort, CA, USA, 60" reflector+spectrometer) "line depth ratios in spectra a/b (H), c/d (K) were abnormally high compared with 23 other areas, but not quite as pronounced as other areas on other dates." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 895. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Mare Crisium 1973 Mar 20 UT ~19:55 Robinson (Devon, UK) patches clearer in a red filter than in a blue filter. This is unlikely to be a TLP, more likley something to do with effects in our atmosphere, but is worth checking out, just in case. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1978 Nov 16 UTC 19:40-19:45. Observer: Mark Kidger (UK, 6" refractor x40, x133, x200, seeing poor-boiling) - saw the north wall of Aristarchus to be an electric blue. No spurious colour was seen in other craters (despite the conditions). No other observers were able to confirm this due to the weather. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Dec ?? at 19:00UT P.W.Foley (Kent, UK), and possibly P. Moore? (Selsey, UK) - unusual events were reported which might have been due to minor structral changes. Albedo=76% (=7.6?). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1425 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 Dec 19 UT 22:45 Observed by Foley (Kent, England) "Suspected anomaly in it", NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1424.
On 1975 Dec 19 at UT22:45 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) suspected an anomaly in Aristarchus. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=1424 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Feb 27 at UT21:26-23:32 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, U.K., 12" reflector) picked up a colour Moonblink blink (brighter in blue) in Plato crater at 21:36, 22:15 and 23:32UT extended from 11 - 3 o'clock along entire area inside the crater - the effect was particularly diffuse and obscure, despite the surrounding localities being sharp. The effect was seen visually and was continuous. A check was made on star images and these were found to be very sharp and not pulsating, thuis indicating good atmospheric conditions. This is a BAA Lunar Section report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato - Hibbard (Orlando, FL, USA, 2.5 inch refractor, NASA catalog quotes: "Whole crater had a bluish tinge, (photos obtained but out-of-focus -- chrom. aberr?" - NASA catalog weight=1, NASA catalog ID 903. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 Feb 27/28 UT 22:00-01:00 Observers: Robinson (Teignmouth, England - 10" reflector), Fitton (Lancashire, England - 8" reflector), Amery (Reading, England - 8" reflector), Mills Observatory (Dundee, Scotland, 10" reflector) - NASA catalog states: "Robinson at 2200h got blink on E.wall, stong at 200x till 2225h. (Fitton) at 2200h (moon low) at 200x saw vivid blue to N., vivid yellow & orange to S. in Aris., Proc., Menelaus, & many other bright craters til 2300h. Then Aris. less blue & mare obj. no colors. No blinks in these craters. No obscur. Polariz. normal till 2330h using many rotations. At 2330h Aris. blue in N. but fainter. Only Proc. remained blue till 0020h (28th). Photo-electric scan at 2340h was normal for Aris. (600 microamps) compared with Tycho (900 microamps), total of 10 scans. all neg. with 15km resolution. Blink neg. but blue still vis. in N. in white light till 0030h. At 0100h (S=III at 200x) Proc. clear of blue, Aris. nearly clear, blink neg. (Amery) at 2310h saw blue on N.rim of Aris., no color in other craters at 300x. No blink in Aris. S. part of Aris. indistinct but abnormal. No blink till 2350h. (Mills Observatory) at 0000h checking rep'ts got blink in S.part of Aris. Blue only in N.part. Similar blue in bright craters in E.hemisphere & blue halo on S.limb till 0020h. Concluded due to optical effects. Fitton says due to atm. effects from high press. sys. W. of obs (blue on one rim & red on other due to chrom. aberr. ? If spurios, should get no blink & similar crater conditions should exhibit same phenomena all over Moon). NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog TLP ID No. 1400. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 1975 Feb 27/28 UTC 22:00-01:00 Observers: (Fitton) at 2200h (moon low) at 200x saw vivid blue to N., vivid yellow & orange to S. in Aris., Proc., Menelaus, & many other bright craters til 2300h. Then Aris. less blue & mare obj. no colors. No blinks in these craters. No obscur. Polariz. normal till 2330h using many rotations. Only Proc. remained blue till 0020h (28th). Photo-electric scan at 2340h was normal for Aris. (600 microamps) compared with Tycho (900 microamps), total of 10 scans. all neg. with 15km resolution. Blink neg. but blue still vis. in N. in white light till 0030h. At 0100h (S=III at 200x) Proc. clear of blue, Aris. nearly clear, blink neg. Concluded due to optical effects. Fitton says due to atm. effects from high press. sys. W. of obs (blue on one rim & red on other due to chrom. aberr. ? If spurious, should get no blink &similar crater conditions should exhibit same phenomena all over Moon). NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #1400.
Aristarchus (Bartlett, 1965 Oct 12 UTC 02:15-20:25, 5 inch reflector x280) - NASA catalog quotes "Nimbus was only a dark violet hue". NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #904. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1965 Sep 13 UTC 05:40 McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector with spectragraph) - "Line depth ratio in spectra a/b (H), c/d (K) were abnormally high compared with 23 other areas, but not quite as pronounced as other areas on other dates." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high), NASA catalog ID #895.
On 1963 Nov 04 at UT 00:00? Scarfe (Cambridge, UK) observed a spectral line dpeth anomaly? The cameron 1978 catalog ID=781 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Plato 1971 Apr 13 UT 03:30-04:30 W. Cameron (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 36" reflector & 6" grating) "spectrum obtained showed an extra absorption line at 4908+/-4A & possibly another. No other of 6 spectra of other features on the plate show it. No other of 20 spectra of Plato, including another on the same nite show it. Further reduction & analysis remain to be done." NASA weight=5. NASA catalog ID=#1291. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Plato 1965 Sep 13 UTC 07:20 McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector with spectragraph) - "Line depth ratio in spectra a/b (H), c/d (K) were abnormally high compared with 23 other areas, but not quite as pronounced as other areas on other dates." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high), NASA catalog ID #895.
Aristarchus 1987 June 14 UT 04:43-08:00 Observed by Curtis, Jacobs, and Manske (Yanna Research Station, Carl A. Fosmark Jr. Memorial Observatory, Madison Astronomical Society, WI, USA, 17" f4.5 Dobsonian and the 8" f10 SCT Celestron) "On the night 13/14 June 11:42 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. local time or 14 June 04:43 to 8:00 UT. Three people witnessed this event and all three of them observed with three different telescopes to rule out instrumental aberration. These three pople were members of the Madison Astronomical. The three observers involved are Keith Curtis, Tom Jacobs and Robert Manske. Keith Curtis took detailed notes of the event as he observed it. The observations were made at the Yanna Research Station, Carl A. Fosmark Jr. Memorial Observatory of the Madison Astronomical Society following the annual picnic. This is MAS dark sky site and is located near Brooklyn, Wisconsin. As they were observing the night sky they saw the Moon rising and noted a strong orange color due to atmospheric effects. Approximately 1/2 hour after the Moon rise they decided to turn one of the telescopes on it. It was at 04:43 UT, it was noted by Keith Curtis that as the Moon rose it began to loose the horizon color effect and return to its normal color, but he found that the red color was not leaving the crater Aristarchus. At first they all thought this was an atmospheric effect but decided it was a real event since they detected a second crater (Euler) showing red color on its rim. Keith Curtis said that the red color was very strong on the Western rim of Aristarchus with a strong blue/green or aqua green on the Eastern rim. Keith also reported that the glow opaque enough to prevent viewing of the interior of crater Aristarchus. He said they observed until 3:00 A.M. daylight saving time or 8:00 UT. and the red glow was still visible when they ended their observing session. Robert Manske description of the event was that he saw two craters glowing a strong red and blue giving it a rainbow effect. He said that the red glow was so strong he was unable to see the craters underneath during the entire observing session. Concerning the orientation of the red and blue was on the crater he stated that he did not remember since he failed to take any notes. Concerning whether there was any difference in appearance when they observed it with the 17" f4.5 Dobsonian and the 8" f10 SCT Celestron. He said that he could not detect any difference to the lunar formation or the color on it regardless of which telescope he used. He did mention that as the Moon was rising it had the appearance of one large Maria in the center of the disk. This illusion disappeared as the Moon rose higher into the sky. When talking to Tom Jacobs he said that he remembered that he did not see anything on the Moon until 1/2 hour after Moon rise. He said that he remembered that the entire Aristarchus region had a strong reddish or pinkish color. All three witness all reported variations in the type of color they were seeing. This would indicate that individuals color perception is a major factor during a color event. Keith Curtis saw a very strong coloration around the rim of the craters, where Robert Manske saw the entire region covered by this red and blue coloration and he could not see the interior of the craters underneath. Tom Jacobs reported that the glow covered the entire crater but he could see the crater underneath it. The Moon never achieved a height greater than 21 degrees so it could be that what the observers saw was caused by the Earths atmosphere. Further details can be found on the following web site: http://www.ltpresearch.org/ltpreports/ltp19870614.htm " ALPO observational report. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=303 and weight 5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1993 Dec 31 at UT 05:00-07:40 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK, 12" reflector) "saw a patch of hazy light to NW (from c.p. alpha) at 0550 craters B & J shadow of alpha had not reached E wall yet, but at 0536 it did. Alpha > at 0550. Craters B & J to SE had faded, vanished at 0630. Hazy patch remained around peak, alpha low mainly to NE like a comet's tail. Slightly reddish fringe to E wall. (shown in sketch)". The above has been quoted in full from the Cmeron catalog because the catalog desription is slightly ambiguous and any attempted summary might make the description more unreliable. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=470 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1992 Feb 21 at 03:00-03:55UT C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 3" refractor x116, seeing II) found that Janssen K was very bright. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=441 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Schroter's Valley 1898 Apr 09 UT 04:00 Observed by Pickering (Cambridge, Mass. USA, 15" refractor) "Variations in vapr col. Break in main col. Similar to earlier. time est. fr. given col. Date given is 8th LT =9th UT?."NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #300.
Cassini/Tycho 1995 Jan 19 UTC 04:35 Observer: R.Livesey (UK) - Tycho appears brighter than Cassini bright spot in red filter. In violet filter Tycho and Cassini bright spot appear equally bright. (Tycho and Cassini bright spot in Deslandres - added at bottom of report?). 2.5" refractor x48 (indoors), seeing Antoniadi II-IV. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho/Cassini 1995 Jan 19 UTC 04:35 Observer: R.Livesey (UK) - Tycho appears brighter than Cassini bright spot in red filter. In violet filter Tycho and Cassini bright spot appear equally bright. (Tycho and Cassini bright spot in Deslandres - added at bottom of report?). 2.5" refractor x48 (indoors), seeing Antoniadi II-IV. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1790 Mar 03 at 22:00 UT Wilkins (England?) observed Herschel's 1787 lumninous point (Aristarchus) in the same place. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=67 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1966 Sep 02 UT 22:55-02:55 Observed by Moseley, Moore, Gill, Harris, Frost and Hall (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor + Moon Blink, Seeing=fair) and by Cave (England using a Moon blink) "Eng. Moonblink sys. detected red glows on c.p. & around it; seen vis. too. (Corralitos obs.at the time? did not see anything?)" Note that the Arnagh observers were all using the same telesope, The observing times of M. Cave are not given but they saw a blink SW of the central peaks. NASA catalog ID 972. NASA catalog weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Atlas 1969 Aug 01 UT 03:36-04:00 Observed by Pither (Nottinghamshire, England) NASA catalog reports: "Eng. moon blink in crater at 0336h close to E. wall, NE of central feature. Oval in shape & dirty brownish color & hazy. Started fading at 0345h but may have been due to dawn, Neg results on other features, (Apollo 11 watch)." 12" x450 reflector used. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #1195. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1969 Aug 01 UTC 04:40-05:38 Observed by C. Pamplona e J. Barbosa(Fortaleza, Brazil using 12" x235 and 5" x100 reflectors) - NASA catalog reports: "Enhanced area in SE wall, no pulsation, no color. Usually NW wall is brightest. After 0538h NW region was brightest again, (Apollo 11 watch, indep. confirm. ?)" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog TLP ID No. # 1196. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Gassendi 1966 Sep 03 UT 01:11-01:46 Observers: Moore (Armagh, N. Ireland, 5 & 12" reflectors), Moseley (Armagh, N. Ireland, 10" refractor), Corralitos Observatory (B.Middlehurst, Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector), Cave , Gill (UK? 6" reflector x365), "Eng. moon blink sys. detected red glows on c.p. & round it. Independently seen by Cave. Not confirmed by Corralitos M.B." NASA catalog ID#975, NASA weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Plato 1886 Nov 14 UT 21:45 Observed by Lihou (France?) "Brilliant band N-S, area marked G in NE was only slightly visible, poorly defined. Drawing (there were rays on the floor)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #253. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1981 Oct 26 UT 20:44-21:14 M. Mobberley (Bury St Edmunds, UK, 14" Cassegrain, seeing III) noticed an ~100deg wide fan on the floor of Theophius, radiating on the central peak upto the surrounding base of the wall next to Cyrillus crater. This fan had a hint of yellow/red. The observer did not consider this to be abnormal - there was certainly no loss of focus here as far as the observer was concerned, and no mention is made of this effect in later observations that night. Plenty of spurious colour was reported. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1966 Aug 05 UT 05:22-05:38 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x93, x125, x281, S=4, T=5), "S. part of floor was granulated & est. at 6 deg bright; faint yellow-brownish tint. Rest of crater 8 deg bright white."NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID 963.
In 1937 Apr 29 at UT 09:30 Firsoff (Glastonbury, UK, 6" reflector and filters) observed a slight greenish colour (Cameron says colour of ground? no TLP?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=420 and Weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alphonsus 1958 Nov 29 UTC 22:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, UK, 15" reflector) "Near site of Kozyrev's outbreak saw a circular patch, black pit center, & red, round masses all around it." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #708.ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Sep 28 at UT05:00-07:00 W. Steed (Ocean City, MD, USA, 3" refractor, x45 and x220) detected a "tower-like" feature on the east rim of Mouchez crater, and appeared about 2-3x higher than other mountains nearby. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=112 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Theophilus 1965 Jul 18 UTC 08:52-09:01 Observed by Cross, Ariola (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x450, S=4, T=3) "Red spots; ruby red within a pink area on c.p." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #885. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
1999 Jan 07 UT 01:57 C. Brook (Plymouth UK, 65mm refractor, x125, seeing good) found this mountain unusually dull. In contrast, Mons Pico, Montes Teneriffe, Montes Spitzenberg, were all normal. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1825 Apr 08 UT 01:00 Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "West part of crater brighter than east part". NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #106. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1971 Jun 13 UT 08:21 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x51, x93, x121) "S. part of floor was brownish & granulated" NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1296.
Aristarchus 1978 Nov 19 UT 22:40-23:05 Observed by Pedler (UK, 12.5" reflector, x200, seeing fair) Blue colour seen and could not focus on this part, where as other craters were nice and sharp in this filter. Aristarchus darker in red light. all other craters were normal in red. Attempts to change the eyepiece did not make any difference to the blue colour. Cameron 2005 catalog ID=43 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Gassendi 1971 Jun 13 UT 07:22-08:05 Observed by Raimundo Nonato da Silva (Parnaiba, Brazil, 9.5" reflector, x180) "At 0755h variation on W.(IAU?) edge of crater "brightness seemed to become a little darker" as it was gugacious (foggy?), Was not sure it was a LTP. Other features & it were normal from 0658- 0755h". NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID 1295. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Nov 09 at 10:30-11:05UT D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, S= 4-2/10, T=P) detected a rapid fade in brightness of south and north sunlit slopes of Mons Piton. Then the western flank faded and became obscured in detail. The variations detected were approximately 5 sec in duration, where as seeing effects were of the order of 15 sec. Mons Pico and other mountains did not show a similar effect. "It was seen only in viol. filter tho once seemed blurred in red. No changes, dimming was like a veil of mist covering the mtn - swiftly, then dissipating as rapidly. Sketch. Phenomenon went on & off till 11:00UT. Cloud was cir. In viol & spreadover mtn in 2s. Saw 6 rapid, spinning motions within the cloud like an explosion or tornado seen from above. Blurring in red was more elongated. Motion across it was like a heat wave. Whole event lasted ~35m but disappeared in a few secs. Albedos 7.4 cp, 7.5 pt A, 7 pt B." Cameron 2005 catalog ID=75 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
1964 Jul 29 UT 05:40-06:06 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) "Nimbus only -- dark viol. hue. S.floor granulated, dull -- 6 bright. Faint yellow-brown tinge. Rest of crater 8." S=6, T=3- 2. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #838. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Oct 18 UT 22:14022:16 M.Mobberley (Bury St Edmunds, UK, 14" Cassegrain, seeing variable, transparency misty) found that the central craterlet on the floor of Plato was not visible, despite it being visible under similar colongitudes on other nights. Might be due to observing conditions, but observer suspicous. At 02:08 the observer comments that the central craterlet was ellusive, and at 02:42, though it is uncertain whether they regarded it as suspicous still at this stage? ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Triensecker Rille 1915 Jul 03 UTC 00:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Several spots changed their shapes compared with Gordeenko's depiction on 5/23/12 see #339; which cannot be explained by light variations." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #356.
On 1891 Sep 23 at UT 22:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Varitions in vapor column. Drawings. Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=272 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Heraclides Point 1948 Jul 27 UT 02:00? Observed by Doherty (Stoke-on- Trent, England, 3" refractor? or 6" reflector or 10" reflector) "Strangeley blurred & misty; La Place Prom was perfectly sharp." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #507.
On 1995 Apr 03 at UT 03:30 Unknown Observer (Transparency good) saw a darkening in the Cobra Head, Schroter's valley area of Aristarchus - the best example that he had ever seen. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=474 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=. Reference - BAA Lunar Section circular 1995 Oct, p125 and personal communication from David Darling to the BAA on 6/6/1995. Note it is uncertain whether this refers to the Clementine mission or to somebody who observed during the Clementine mission, or somebody with that surname. Anyway if it is the Clementine mission then the date is wrong - possibly the year should have been 1994? The Cameron catalogue does actually mention a TIFF on Clementine mission? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=474 and the weight=3. I am assuming that the year should be 1994 and not 1995? The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1 until we can find out what the correct date is?
Aristarchus 1964 Jul 31 UT 02:00-02:23 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector x180) "Deep ravine on E.glacis interrupted midway of its length by apparent break just below rim of craterlet assoc. with EWBS. Normally, ravine is seen continuous. Probable obscuration at pt, of break." S=7, T=5. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #834. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
On 1971 Jun 16 at UT 07:08-07:09 Raimundo Nonato da Silva (Parnaiba, PI, Brazil, 9.5" reflector, x90, seeing=good) observed during a lunar eclipse that the Straight Wall surroundings were darker than an observation from two days earlier. At 07:09UT tonality became clearer. As dawn was in progress and atmospheric turbulence, not sure if it was a TLP? Other features were normal. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1297 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1996 Feb 12 at UT 07:30-08:27 J.Sandel (Caycee, SC, USA) noted a contrast effect inside Tycho at sunset. At 07:30UT there was a slight, but definite illumination of small areas of the crater floor west of the central; peak. Also seen by T. Ferrel (Lawrenceville, GA, USA, SCT C8). This was oval in shape and gray in colour - Ferrel noted some diffuseness. It brightened over 30 minutes. At 08:11UT a definite brightness fade noted in Tycho's central peak. The crater floor had increased illumination of entire crater floor. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1966 Sep 09 at UT 21:00-21:30 Cave (England, UK, 6" reflector, x364, S=F) observed that the flor of Wargentin was a very dark gray, two shades darker (on scale of 1-10) than the floor of Nasmyth and nothing to be seen on it even along the ridge. A drawing was made. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=976 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1940 Dec 25 at UT 10:00? Haas (New Mexico, USA, 12" reflector?) observed the northern horn to be elongated by about 10'. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=482 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1940 Dec 25 at UT 10:00? Haas (New Mexico, USA, 12" reflector?) observed the southern horn to be elongated by about 10'. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=482 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
James Short, Dr Harris and Mr Stephens saw initially a streak of light on the shadowed floor of Plato. They were not expecting to see any light to reach the floor. Shortly afterwards they saw a second streak of light parallel to the first and this shortly divided into two. Gaps in the mountains were found for both streaks, but they were unable to understand why one of the streaks divided into two. Cameron's 1978 assigns this TLP an ID of 20 and a weight of 5. The ALPO/BAA catalog assigns a weight of 1.
During an occultation of lambda Geminorum on the eastern limb the light from the star took 3 seconds to fade. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=8 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1877 Jun 14 at UT 20:00 Harrison (USA?) noted on the western limb variations of brilliancy along the dark limb reembled light of a moving mirror held to a strong light against shadow of a dark ha.. Faint greenish-blue streamers resembling terr. aurora streamers. He thought they were same cause on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3 and ID=192.
Plato 1919 Mar 05 UT 17:19:17:34 Observed by Selivanov, Tartakov (Russia, 4" refractor? x150) "Crater seemed to be an intense green in the background of Ashen light. Slightly to the left (east?) of it's centre a bright spot that sparkled with a phosphor. light, lighting up the whole crater so that its W. edge could be seen. Light did not change for the whole time." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #371.
In 1949 May 31 UT02:37 LT Johnson observed a flash near the W limb of the Moon at the same latitude as Riccioli. No colour seen, the magnitude was 9-10, and duration < 0.5 sec. If there was any motion then it must have been < 24 km. He wasn't looking at it when it happened, so the motion aspect is uncertain. Indeed he was not absolutely certain if it was on the limb, or just inside or outside? The BAA/ALPO weight=1.
On 1969 Jul 18 at UT 03:53-04:21 Tungside? (CA, USA, 8" reflector) saw a blue flash in Aristarchus crater. Apollo 11 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1156 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Jul 18 at UT 04:16 Harris (Torrence, CA, 12" reflector) saw Kraft brighten at this time. Apollo 11 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1156 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Jul 18 at UT 03:53-04:21 Kohlenberger (Fullerton, CA, 4.5" reflector), Harris and Bell (Torrence, CA, 12" reflector) saw a 65km long limb brightneing between Grimaldi and Aristarchus, a third of the way from Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1156 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1972 Mar 18 at UT2015 E. Watkins, P. Hooks, D. Harris and R. Pieper (Conditions bad: a lot of mist and haze in the sky, 10" (x80 and x160) and 4.5" reflectors (x45, x150 and x225), observers were located in the UK) Aristarchus seen on the night side of the Moon - P. Hooke saw a red orange outburst from the ctater. When E. Watkins had a look, it just resembled a misty white area i.e. normal. Eyepieces were changed but it stayed misty white. Hooke was an inexperienced TLP observer at the time. Watkins did however notice some variation in brightness but put this down to atmospheric conditions. This is a BAA observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1972 Mar 18 UT 19:06-21:00 Obsevred by Prvost and Dorchain (Belgium, 3.5" reflector, 168x and 336x) "at 1906h Pruvust rep'ted 2 pts. moving from Aout to Prom. Olivium. Minutes later, Dorchain saw a new pt. Others saw nothing unusual fr. 1912-2100h (Fitton, Ash, Peters, Watkins,et al in England - but this was later than the event)" NASA catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog ID #1325.
On 1973 May 06 at Ut 04:48 Bell (Lodi, CA, USA, 8.5" reflector x142) saw a slow brightness increase in Reiner to magnitude 6, when suddenly in the north east (IAU?) quadrant of the floor there was a very bright pin-point blue-white flash of magntude 2 for approximately 0.5seconds. After this the bright glowing of the crater diminished over about 15- 20 sec befofre returning to normal. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1366 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1991 Apr 18 at UT 02:00-03:02 D. Spain (Fairdale, KY, USA, 3.5" reflector, S=6/10) could only see Aristarchus using averted viion. K. Herzog (Racine, WI, USA, 6" refractor, x38) observed Aristarchus to cycle through glowing and fading down to Earthshine brightness in a 3 minute cycle, but they could niot see Copernicus, Kepler or Tycho in Earthshine. W. Dembowski (USA) obtained photographs but these did not reveal anything unusual. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=422 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 Aug 01 at UT 05:00 Welch (Table Mountain, CA, USA, 6" reflector, seeing=excellent) observed some star-like flashes in Aristarchus in ashen light. Cameron says 7/31/65 in MBMW=local time = 6/1/65 in UT. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=886 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1881 May 04 UT 20:00 "Gamma" a psuedonym for an astronomer (Germany?) observed Aristarchus to be be a very bright 8th magnitude star with pulsations. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=221 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1965 Aug 02 at UT 03:57-03:58 Bornhurst (Monterey Park, CA, USA, 10" reflector, x240, S=5) observed some star-like flashes in Aristarchus in ashen light. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=887 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Jul 19 at UT 03:53-04:19 Harris (Torrence, CA, USA, 12.5" reflector), Bell (Duarte, CA, USA, 4.5" reflector), and Miller (Ojai, CA, USA). "Harris saw 20 brightenings or light flashes, lasting fr, 1/2 to 3s at 03:53:56 (1/2s), 03:54:19 (1s), 03:54:55 (2s), 03:55:06, 03:56:54, 03:56:56, 03:58:37, 03:59:58, 04:07:28, 04:15:00, 04:16:02, 04:16:45, 04:20:29, 04:21:14. First 4 were confirmed by Bell, Harris also saw 100 mi(160km) long limb brightening (blue) between Aris & Grimaldi, due W. of Aris., brighter than Aris. At 04:14 saw the brightening 1/2 way between Aris. & Grim. as pinkish or orange. Miller at 0417h saw a star-like pulse in W. (IAU?) rim of Grimaldi. (confirm. of Harris'04:16:45 obs. ? Apollo 11 watch)." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1161a and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1969 Jul 19 at UT 03:53-04:19 Harris (Torrence, CA, USA, 12.5" reflector), Bell (Duarte, CA, USA, 4.5" reflector), and Miller (Ojai, CA, USA). "Harris saw 20 brightenings or light flashes, lasting fr, 1/2 to 3s at 03:53:56 (1/2s), 03:54:19 (1s), 03:54:55 (2s), 03:55:06, 03:56:54, 03:56:56, 03:58:37, 03:59:58, 04:07:28, 04:15:00, 04:16:02, 04:16:45, 04:20:29, 04:21:14. First 4 were confirmedby Bell, Harris also saw 100 mi(160km) long limb brightening (blue) between Aris & Grimaldi, due W. of Aris., brighter than Aris. At 04:14 saw the brightening 1/2 way between Aris. & Grim. as pinkish or orange. Miller at 0417h saw a star-like pulse in W. (IAU?) rim of Grimaldi. (confirm. of Harris'04:16:45 obs. ? Apollo 11 watch)." The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1161a and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1877 Jun 15 at UT 20:00 Birt (England, UK) observed a bright spot east of Picard. The reason why this was regarded as a TLP, accoridng to Cameron was that it was supposed to be faint or invisible. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=193 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Hipparchus 1972 Mar 19 UT 21:07-21:29 observed by Schnuckel (52.5N, 13.8E, 60mm refractor) "Two sudden white brightenings in the West wall approx 7 magnitude. First was at 21:07 UT and the second was at 21:29UT. Both lasted approximately 1 sec in duration." - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-61
Bright point seen near Plato. A much brighter one was near Aristarchus. Apparently seen by both Schroter and Bode. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=43 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.
Bright point 26" N of Aristarchus rim. Resembled one near Plato but less conspicuous. The was a confirmed observation by Schroter and Bode?
On 1983 Sep 11 at UT 23:52 K.P. Marshall (Columbia, 12" reflector, x268, seeing II), whilst sketching the crater Janssen noticed a tenuous red patch on the southern junction of the valley which joins Fabricius to A. Nothing resembling this found on nearby areas. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2010Apr18 at UT 20:45-21:00 P. Grego (St Dennis, UK, 17" reflector - first practice run) observed that Aristarchus in Earthishine was the brightest that he had seen it before. The effect had faded to normal in the next 15 minutes though. "The bright spot was initially thought to be part of the wall of Aristarchus, but on closer examination the spot was probably the crater’s central peak. At around this time I estimated the brightness of the peak to be around magnitude 8, but this is a poor estimate as no suitable comparison stars in the immediate vicinity of the field of view were to be seen. Aristarchus’ outline was visible, as was a clearly defined sweep of brightness to its west (presumably the high albedo markings southeast of Herodotus) and another illuminated area to the north of Aristarchus (presumably the Vaisala area), and a small illuminated patch on the eastern flanks of Aristarchus. No other areas of the Moon in earthshine appeared to be as bright as these markings, and there were certainly no other clearly- defined spots as brilliant as the one that lay in Aristarchus. A watch was kept until 22:00 UT, when the Moon went out of view behind a tree. During this period it appeared that the spot was becoming less bright and less clearly-defined, although the other albedo markings in its vicinity remained visible; this may have been a consequence of the Moon’s diminishing altitude. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1821 May 06 at UT 21:45 Ward (England? Large aperture telescope, x80), Bailey (England?) and Olbers (Bremen, Germany, refractor) observed in the Earthlit part of the Moon an apperent small comet like feature extended from Aristarchus towards Grimaldi. The light was similar to a glow worm. The observer had never seen anything like it. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=89 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.