On 1883 Mar 12 at UT 20:00 Hopkins (located somewhere in the eastern USA) saw a line of light-well seen (similar to Cameron's TLP catalog ID 235, except for the apparent phase. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=235 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Oct 12 at UT23:30 D.Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x75, seeing 10/10) observed the crater to be glowing faintly - photos showed it to be blue. Cameron 2006 TLP catalog ID=113 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Apr 10 at UT01:30-02:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x64, seeing excellent) observed that Earthshine was not as good as the previous night "~1/4
In 1825 Apr 22 at UT0030 Argelander (England) and Gobel (Koburg, Germany) saw the following in the vicinity of Aristarchus: "Points of light in center. In low magn. appeared as a small star, somewhat scintillating. At higher magn. became larger & diffused. (date 1824 ? Ref. refers to a ref. dated 1824 -- If so age would have been 23rd" Cameron 1978 catalog ID=107 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
north shore looked unusually bright compared to other similar features. BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA weight=0.
Cusps 1953 Apr 18 UT 21:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England, 15"? reflector) "Faint extension of the cusps. (high peaks in sunlight)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID 558.
Cusps 1953 Apr 18 UT 21:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England, 15"? reflector) "Faint extension of the cusps. (high peaks in sunlight)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #558.
On 1969 Jul 20 at UT 0845 McIntosh (Auckland, New Zealand, 14" reflector) saw Aristarchus crater to be brighter in red light. This was during the Apollo 11 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1173 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
M. Price of Camberley, UK noticed that an area in relation to the central area of the floor could not be resolved. Averted vision was used, but this did not help to resolve detail. The crater was close to the terminator and was in general sharply in focus apart from the suspect area. No spurious colour seen. Sketch supplied.P. Foley wonders if the effect was due to the resolution limit of Price's scope? Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=78 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2. 6" reflector x64 and x120. Seeing=III-IV and Transparency=good.
On 1990 Mar 02 at UT 19:35-19:50 P. Williamson (Shropshire, UK, 14" reflector, x178, seeing=good and steady) noticed a yellow-orange glow in Gassendi (from a small illumnated crater?) in Earthshine at 19:35UT and by 19:40UT it had become very bright white, afterwhich it completely faded within 10 minutes. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=393 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1975 Mar 18 at UT17:30 M.Kidger (Winterbourne Down, Bristol, UK, 60mm refractor, x36, very good conditions with a very sharp image and the sky was almost perfectly clear apart from a very few small clouds). In Mare Crisium it was observed that only a ray of Proclus could be seen to cross the floor - normally there are at least four craters visible inside mare Crisium on good nights and at least one being visible under bad conditions. So despite it being very clear and the image quality being good, the observer found it odd that no craters were visible on the floor of mare Crisium. This is a BAA Lunar Section report. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Observations made by Challis of Cambridge, and N. Pogson of Hartwell, both of the UK. Before the occultation, Saturn's rings were distorted. A dark border was seen around the Moon. Just before re-appearance a sea green colour was noticed. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=5 and weight=2-5. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1993 Dec 19 at UT 16:00-17:00 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK, 12" reflector, x230) observed in Theophilus that the "c.p. > reddish brown tint to SW (on peak?)" but suspected that it was probably spurious colour, however no colour was seen later. The ALPO/BAA catalog ID=469 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1855 Jun 20 at UT 21:00 T.W. Webb (England) observed a trace of twilight (Cameron says also seen by Gruithuisen, Henry and others at times). Webb gives a low weight to his own observation, saying "for want of better optical means". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=130 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 Oct 30 at 23:30-23:50UT Fehring and Garris (Parasmus, NJ, USA, using a 2.4" refractor x88, seeing very good) saw a fuzzy area -- variations in shape and distinctness, seen in an area east of Atlas crater. A drawing was made. It was noted that no other area had a similar effect. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=909 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 2012 Mar 28 at UT 20:45-20:50 Two unknown Italian observers, reported on an on-line formum that they had independently seen a distinct glow with a comma/drop shape. One of them moved the Moon and the glow moved with the Moon. It is uncertain how experienced the observers where. A chart was provided which shows the lcoation of the glow in the western side of Mare Imbrium. It is just possible that this was Aristarchus in Earthshine, though that is very slightly further west and south than the observers reported. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1881 May 04 at UT 20:00? Trouvelot (Meudon, France) observed an unexplained light inside Eudoxus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=222 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1994 Apr 17 at UT02:00 R. Zit (Madison, WI, USA) whilst observing a grazing lunar occultation, found that Aristarchus (and the surrounding region) was glowing in Earthshine. This was confirmed by D. Weier (Madison, WI, USA) at 02:00 UT also. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2012 Mar 28 P. Grego (Cornwall, UK, seeing II, 100mm refractor, x132) observed a patch of light just inside the NW rim of Menelaus on the shadowed wall or floor. Computer visulaiztions of the illumination conditions using a digital elevation model failed to produce this effect. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Sabine 1967 Sep 11 UT 00:32,00:45 Observers: Jean at al. (27 obs., 21 telescopes, Montreal, Canada, 3-6" refractors, reflectors) "A black, rectangular-shaped cloud vis. in M.Tranquill, moving W-E (IAU ?) & dissipated nr. term., surrounded by viol. colour. Bright yellow flash at 00:45, (obs. in response to request to obs. impact of Surveyor V at 0046) NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1043. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Jul 21 at UT 01:00? an Unknown observer (name and geographical position not given in the cameron catalog) detected a darkening on the floor of Proclus crater - this was also seen by other observers - some of whom were making observations independently. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=330 and the weight=1.
On 1969 Jul 20 at UT09:30 Whelan (Wellington, New Zealand, 10" and 6" reflectors. Other observers involved were: Mackrell (New Zealand, 6" reflector) and Spellman (4" reflector) observed Maskelyne crater undergoing a whitish glowing brightening. Shadowy filling of whole crater. Apollo 11 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1179 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Posidonius 1969 May 23 UT 11:35-12:45 Observed by Osawa (Hyogo-ken, Japan, 8" reflector x286) "W.(ast. ?) rim of crater was yellow in integ. light, brownish to deep yellow in filter, with no blink. Hue seen thruout obs. (true ground color? or seeing ? or true LTP?) thin clouds. (Apollo 10 watch)". NASA catalog weight=3 average. NASA catalog ID #1141.
On 1970 Apr 13 at UT09:00-09:03 Whelan (Walters, New Zealand, using a 10" reflector) observed Menelaus to have a deep red cloud that seemed to surge upward from outside the southern edge of the crater wall and disperse around the outside edge, spreading out on reaching Mare Serentiatis. All clear again though by 09:03UT, (Apollo 13 watch). Drawing supplied. Cameron 978 catalog ID=1246 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Jul 27 at UT 20:04 P. Madej (Newsome, Huddersfield, UK, 16cm reflector, x33, seeing I to II, transparency fair, Hoya linear type polarizer filter) observed that when the filter was used on Mare Crisium, that the north part became a bright gray when turned to 45deg, but when turned the other way it returned to normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Pitiscus 1981 Sep 05 UT ??:?? but assumed to be AM? which would make it 00:00-03:00UTC. Observed by Slayton (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 8" reflector, ASA 64EK7 f/170, Kodak Kodachrome) photographed a bright glow in the crater that appeared to move. Observer also reported seeing it visually noting that it looked gray with a tinge of red. For further information see p266 of Sky & Telescope (1991, March). Note that Cameron gives the date and UT at 1981 Sep 06 UT 01:00-01:30, or one day later. I will use this date and time from now on. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=152 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1982 Sep 24 at 22:45-23:40 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) saw in Theophilus an obscuration on the south west wall close to Cyrillus and furthermore it had a red / mauve colouration (seen best in a 12mm Ortho eyepiece). Through a Wratten 15 yellow filter the region was quite bright. At23:40UT the obscuration faded. There was plenty of detail in the region between Theophilus and Cyrils. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 184 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Jansen 1966 Aug 24 UT 04:15-04:25 Observed by deBerard (Flossmoor, IL, USA, 6" reflector, x360, S=V, moonblink used) "Bright green glow -- using red & blue filters & green polariz. filter." NASA catalog weight= 3 (average). NASA catalog ID #965.
On 1988 Jul 22 at UT 02:15-04:00 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 11" reflector) made a sketch of a dark area of the (East) floor of Proclus that revealed a large anomalous dark region - there should be no shade here when the sun is at an altitude of above 50 deg!. BAA lunar section archives reveal similar dark shadings - however on this night it was a different shaped dark area. The appearance was confirmed by several observers. Foley reported that the region affected stretched from Proclus to Theophilus. The TLP was seen in the USA too by D, Darling as early as 01:31UT and by others on his TLP network - brightness measurements of the "c.p." were 3.5 and the remainder of the floor was 5.5. However the observers did not all agree on the same position for this dark area. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 331 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Herschel 2005 Aug 13 UT 00:07-00:29 Observed by Daniel del Valle Hernandez (Aguadilla, PR, 8"SCT, x225, S=7, T=4) "Interesting configuration of shadows with umbra and penumbra. Effect seemed to reduce over time." An ALPO report. The ALPO/BAA report=2.
Flash seen in Ptolemaeus (A?) - possibly a meteor. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=1. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=863.
On 1941 Jan 06 at UT04:00 Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) saw an anomalous shadow in Arzachel crater. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=482 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
2009 Apr 13 UT 18:55-20:00 J. Adee (UK) and later A. Jarwaski (UK) saw Mons Pico to be incredibly bright. Adee reported naked eye visibility, though this does not show up in later CCD images. Jarwaski saw another nearby Mt very bright as well. This has been assigned an ALPO/BAA weight of 1, though I suspect it is just normal for Pico to get quite bright at sunrise.
Patches of brightness seen in the area between craters Aratus and Joy. Seemed to the observer to be perhaps slightly brighter than one would expect - the observer thought that their observation only barely constitured a TLP but decided to send the report in anyway. This has been assigned an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
Proclus 1970 Jul 11 UT 20:35-20:45 Observed by Dean, Jamieson, Sparks (Ruislip, ------, England, 6" relector x156) "Dean saw something in Proclus, alerted Jamieson who saw nothing unusual at 2043h, but tho't Secchi was quite bright. At 2035 Sparks saw Proc. fluctuate. Red & blue filters showed some reduction in brightness. E. edge showed darkening, but not as dark as in shadows. 10 min later, returned to normal. (Sparks confirmed Dean)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1267. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
1970 Jul 11 UT 20:35-20:45 During a TLP alert for Proclus, Jamieson saw nothing unusual, but found instead that Secchi was quite bright. NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1267. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 19 at UT 00:00 P. Kursewicz (Epping, NH, USA) observed a dark patch surrounding Picard crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1918 May 20 UT 18:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Brightness in shadow of the light sector & 1 spot" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #369. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1983 Sep 15 at UT 05:20-05:24 Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 8" reflector and 3" refractor, seeing poor) found that the west wall of Eimmart was unusually bright (8.3) and apparently it was almost as bright as the "WEBS(of Aris?) at its brightest". The crater was apparently normal again on Sep 20 and 26. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 228 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Purbach 1970 Apr 14 UT 12:00-14:00 Observed by Osawa (Awajt-Shima, Japan, 8" reflector, x288) "Photos in blue and orange taken. Ill- defined obscur. in blue photo in S. part of crater compared with orange. (neg. is so faint it is doubtful. Apollo 13 watch. Similar to Alter's findings in Alphonsus)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1250.
SW of Pico 1844 Apr 25 UT 20:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece, ? refractor) "A bluish glimmering patch of light not quite within the dark side" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #123. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 May 03 at UT 02:03 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, seeing steady) observed a point of light inside Alphonsus just to the north of the central peak, along the "center ridge". It was seen again, half way between the central peak and the noth west rim - along the ridge. All other features were normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=403 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alphonsus 1967 Aug 13 UT 18:40-18:55 Observed by Horowitz (Haifa, Israel, 8" reflector?) "Glow or hazy patch seen while using filters. Brighter than background. Not seen after 2055 or next nite" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1041.
On 1972 Apr 21 at UT19:01 Mattingly (Apollo 16 commander, in orbit around the Moon, using his naked eyes) saw a bright flash from below his horizon on the lunar farside (approximate longitude=180 deg). he was dark adapted at the time. However no sesimic event was recorded and so Cameron suspects that this was not a meteor impact but a cosmic ray striking his eye. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1331 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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!
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
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.
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.
Alphonsus 1958 Dec 19 UT 20:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, UK) described in the NASA catalog as: "Reddish patch on central peak" 15" reflector used. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalof TLP ID No. 711. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Eratosthenes 1954 May 11 UTC 20:00 Observer: Catermole (UK, 3" refractor) "Central peak invis. tho surroundings were sharp". NASA catalog ID #563, NASA weight=4 (high). ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alpetragius 1889 Sep 4 UTC 02:30-03:00 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=Sep3, 1830L.T)." N.B. Sun above the horizon at 02:30 - sun sets at Lick at 02:37! NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #264. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1982 Nov 24 UT 22:00-23:30. K.P. MArshall (Columbia, 12" reflector, x100, x200, x480, seeing III, reasonably steady, but some turbulence. No craters could be seen on Plato's floor, despite observing conditions being acceptable. The floor was evenly toned, and the walls were sharply defined. By 23:10 there was a suspicion that the central craterlet was there, but he could not quite make it out, even with averted vision. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Jul 23 at UT03:07 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12" reflector, x150, seeing = 6/10) discovered that the dark area on the floor of Proclus, seen earlier by UK observers was still present, but less so (?) and the shape changed. When viewed through a green filter it was less distinct. "Change with two other filters. Polarizer gave a circular shape with a knot on SE side & W58 in White." The measured brightness of Proclus was 9 on three sides and 8.5 on its west rim. The floor was 5.5, but the dark spot was 4. Alphonsus, Bullialdus, Copernicus, Eratosthenes, Plato and Ptolemeaus were all normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=332 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho observed by G. North (UK) seen to have greyness inside parts of its shadow. Confirmed by J.D. and M.C. Cook Possibly light scattered of illuminated wall into shadow or highland starting to break through the shadow. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1952 Apr 04 UT 02:45 Observer: T.A.Cragg (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 31cm reflector, x420, seeing fairly good, transparency fair) - Obscur. of floor (seen a few hours after Wilkins & Moore obs. confirm.?) " - indeed Haas in Stolling Astronomer 2002 Vol 45, p29 states that Cragg was amazed to see Plato's floor with absolutely nothing on it! He was able to draw details elsewhere in other features. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA TLP ID No. #551. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1972 Apr 22 at UT 17:30-18:15 Iwanoff (60mm refractor, 1000mm focal length,transparency 3 out of 5 and seeing 3 out of 5, located at 53deg 5' N and 8deg 45'E) At Censorinus a diffuse bright area, greater than the crater itself, yellow to white in colour. Published in Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Moon and Planets, 30 (1984) p53-61. 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.
Morales of France?, observed "an illumination" in Kepler on 1884 Feb 05 at UT20:00?. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 241 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Linne 1867 Jan 14 UT 20:00 Observed by Knott (England?) "White covering had seemingly disappeared, was a dark spot. Definition (seeing?) was poor." NASA catalog weight=1 very low. NASA catalog ID #148.
On 1974 Mar 02 at UT 23:00 Fitton (Lancashire, UK, 8.5" reflector, x200, seeing = excellent and transparency = excellent) observed "A fine deep red line seen at 1st contact with B-ring of Saturn. Nothing unusual at A-ring contact. Persisted during occult. of B-ring. It divided into 2 components & space between B-ring & globe cutting ring into 2 disjointed ends persisted till dark limb passed onto globe of Saturn, then a short red line corresponding exactly to chord of planet disk defined by lunar limb. It increased in length as occult. progressed. It suddenly vanished after 3/4 of globe had been occulted. No afterglow at spot on limb, no irreg. at limb could be seen. Obs. eliminates Saturn, telescope, & atmosp. as possible cause. Suggests refraction from tenuous atm. of destructive interference of reflected light from very small angle at limb, or diffraction of Saturn light grazing limb". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1389 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Feb 06 at UT14:30 Morozov (Moscow, Russia) saw with the naked eye a bright point inmovable but with brightness variations in dark part of Moon, 3days past first quarter, 2days before SR! (says Cameron). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=728 and weight=3.
On 1972 Apr 22 at UT 18:58-00:28 Hopp (75mm refractor, 1200mm focal length,transparency 4 out of 5 and seeing 4 out of 5, located at 52deg 30' N and 13deg 15'E) Censorinus brighter than normal relative to Proclus. Published in Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Moon and Planets, 30 (1984) p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Copernicus 1939 Mar 29 UT 19:00-19:15 Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England, 6" reflector) "C.P. diffuse light spot, faint glow s as tho in a luminous mist (3h before SR) Some indication of E.terraces, then vanished." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #447. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
On 1974 Mar 3 at UT 19:06-20:20 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK, 10" refractor, x200, seeing=poor) got a Moon Blink reaction on the South east wall of Plato, adjacent to the rim shadow and alerted the BAA TLP network. Ford reported a negtive result at 19:35UT, although Robinson was still getting a blink reaction at 19:40UT, albeit fainter, red at times. Findlay at 19:43-19:52 and 20:00-20:05 saw nothing unusual. Robinson at 19:56UT no longer saw a blink, but it returned at 20:05UT. Light in bothred and blue filters. Not steady, but coming and going and gone at 20:09UT. Moore at 19:59-21:00, kennedy at 20:12-20:30, Taylor at 20:48-21:03 and Fitton at 20:05UT all got negative results. The latter time coincides with Robinson's second blink reaction. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1390 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1986 May 18 at UT 20:45-22:25 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, seeing II- IV) found that the central craterlet of Plato was an ëasily seen "white splodge" although it was quite difficult to see when imaged with video. Foley and Cameron comment on IR sensitivity of the CCD camera used. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=285 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Jul 24 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12" reflector, x150, S=7/10, T=3) observed the following in Proclus: "At 0213 the previously observed gray area was 1/3 of July 22 and V shaped and fanned out across the floor. Could see hint of knot seen before. Craters named in 7/23/88 (#319) were all normal this time too". Is it possible that this report refers to the crater "Gray" rather than "Proclus" as the column field suggests in the Cameron catalog? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=333 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.
On 1981 Sep 08 at UT 21:28-21:34 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, seeing III-IV and trasnaparency good) observed a light orange transparent cloud extending from the north east inner corner across over the floor of Plato. Camero comments that this report was confirmed by 3 othr observers. The shape of this clud varied. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 153 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Dawes 1973 Feb 12-23 UT 22:30-01:20 Observed by Porter (Narragansett?, RI, USA, 6" reflector x96, S=9, T=0-4, alt=55-75deg?) "Brightening of some of permanent pts. monitored while others stayed steady & normal brightness. (Other nites' obs. suggest that he saw end of dimming event & return to normal). Distinct fluctuations." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1361.
On 1975Mar22 at UT 21:17-21:23 Findlay and Ford (Mills Observatory, Dundee, UK, 25cm refractor, Wratten 25 and 44a filters used) A white spot was observed on the rim of Bulialdus that was perhaps slightly brighter in red than in white light. The observers however decided that they did not regard this as a TLP. This is a BAA Lunar Section Observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1997 Dec 09 at UT 18:42-19:02 P. Salimbeni(Cugliate Fabiasco, Italy, 20cm reflector) observed colour on the northern edge of the crater - 23A filter used. This is a UAI reported observation and has come from this organizations web ste. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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 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.
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.
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.
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17" reflector) and Fisher (Colfax, CA, 8" reflector, x300) observed a red glow in Anaximander in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Nov 27 at UT 03:00 Olivarez (New Jersey?, USA, 17" reflector) observed a red glow in Aristarchus in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 784 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Gassendi 1979 Dec 29 UTC 20:09-22:04 - Observer: Cook (Frimley, Surrey, UK) "Colour seen - almost certainly spurious colour and not a TLP". ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 May 24 at UT 20:00? 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.
Alphonsus - 1966 Aug 27 UTC 06:05-06:25 observed by Haris, Eastman, Bornhusrt, Cameron, astronet observers (Tucson, AZ, USA - 21" reflector x200) and by Corralitos observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector) "W. dark-haloed area varying & the small dark-haloed (40%) area also varying. Seen by others present incl. the author (WBC) who attributes the variations to "seeing". Not confirmed by Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA catalog ID=968.
Ross D area - 1966 Aug 27 UT 06:06-06:25 observed by Harris, Eastman, Bornhusrt, Cameron, astronet observers (Tucson, AZ, USA - 21" reflector x200) and by Corralitos observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector) "Obscuration on E. wall, bright area E. of crater at its brightest. (I (WSC) was present at obs. but did not note anything not attributable to bad seeing, but am not familiar with the area in normal aspect. Others present did not see anything unusual, but Bornhurst & Eastman confirmed). Corralitos Obs. found due to changing light conditions. NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID=967. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1988 Jul 25 at UT03:15 H. Davis (Madison, WI, USA) stated that Proclus was normal apart from a "slightly darker area in SW (Ast) SE (IUE) corner." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=334 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Callipus and vicinity 1973 Feb 13 UT 23:16-23:50 Observed by Frank (E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector x100, Seeing=good, altitude=45 deg). "Large dark patch, albedo=3 present E. of Calippus. Drawing. (Shows it into Callippus also). Never seen before or since. Albedo normal (4.5) at 2350h. (obs. monitors Callippus in ALPO-LTP program)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1362.
On 1975 Mar 23 at UT 20:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) found a brownish colour on the north west wall. This is a BAA Lunar Section report. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Bullialdus 1979 Oct 31 UT 20:20-20:30 G.W. Amery (Reading, UK) observed a plateau area to be dark and distinct in blue light (Wratten 44a), but only just visibly in red (Wratten 25) and yellow light. Observer wonders if this is natural surface colour? ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gassendi - 1966 Sep 25 UT 20:20-20:50 observed by Moore and Moseley(Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refracfor x140) "Reddish patches, regarded dubious, owing to low altitude of the Moon". NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #981. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
SE limb of Moon 2003 Aug 08 UTC 20:50 Observer Brook (Plymouth, UK) x70 60mm OG on a very hot evening, when I saw a fountain-like appearance suddenly "squirt" from the SE limb. Seeing not particularly good, but not so poor as to account for what was seen. Duration of phenomenom perhaps a fraction of a second, hight of pehaps a few miles. Thought I saw another one a few minutes later. - observer suspected hot weather and Moon's low altitude" The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 May 24 at UT 23:10 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the apron region of Censorinus had a very dull white apron, but was not diffuse. A sketch was supplied by this experienced observer. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=428b and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1872 Jul 16 UTC 21:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) "NW portion of floor was hazy" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID # 179.
2004 Jul 28 UT 07:25-07:31 R. Dewitt (Transparancy very poor due to forest fire pollution - Moon looks red, USA, location: Mill Creek, WA) observed several pin point-like orange flashes of light occur (2-5 sec duration each and static wrt the Moon's surface) across the bright illuminated side of the Moon with the naked eye. Other much fainter, almost instantaneous sparkles were seen. The brightest flash seen was of 5 sec duration. Switching to binoculars (15x45, another fainter one was seen too. Binouculars were handed to wife, who also confirmed similar flashes. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
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 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.
Hislop of England? saw Aristarchus as nebulous at the centre, despite the fact that elsewhere features were well defined. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=246 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Cavendish 1956 Jan 24 UTC 20:34-20:45 Observed by Houghton and Warner (England) "Variable flashes seen from W. inner(?) wall of crater, then a little inside the terminator. Flashes began with a bright glare at 20:34, were very bright for ~3 min, then faded. Flash rate approximately every 1.5 sec. Other point like peaks did not flash. Also indications were seen of reflections of flashes from E. (inner?) wall and the crater's floor was faintly lit by a glare. Ref: Strolling Astronomer p27, Vol 45, 2003. 17cm reflector x230. Seeing good- excellent. NASA catalog assigns this observation a weight of 4 (good). NASA TLP ID No. #631.
Herodotus 1971 Jul 05 UT 03:48 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: Pseudo-c.p. I= 4(albdeo) appeared to cast a distinct shadow. 1st time seen. (Apollo 15 photo shows an apparent slight elev. nr. center -- very very low hills? 5" refelctor x79,283x, NASA catalog weight=1 (low). ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 27 UT 20:13-01:00 J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK) found that the bands of Aristarchus were clearer in red than in blue light. North found that the sunlit part of the crater was very bright. M. Cook described the crater as a "kaleidoscope of colour. Foley observed UT 23:05-01:00 (Kent, UK, Antionadi III, Transparency Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA Lunar Section Circular. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=190 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1985 Jun 29 at UT 22:56 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing poor) observed that Torricelli B looked as bright as a mountain to its south west - no colour was seen. Cameron comments that this was similar to Marshall's 1985 Jul 1 observation. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=278 and the weight=3.
On 1993 Apr 03 at 23:39UT C. Adams (FL, USA, 24" reflector, x168) noticed a "translucent orange" colour in Gassendi crater within a 35deg sector (apex at the centre) - row of 3 central peaks extending west - the western central peak appeared as a dome with a summit craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=450 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1993 Apr 03 at 23:39UT D. Weier (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 7x50 binoculars) observed 2 flashes within the Proclus crater. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=450 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Promontory LaPlace 1977 Jan 31 UT 20:49-23:00 Observed by Foley (England, 11.75" reflector, x360), Prout (England, 4" refractor or reflector?), Findlay (Dundee, Scotland, 10" reflector, x180, S=VG), Ford (Dundee, Scotland), Mooney (Dundee, Scotland) "With filters in eyepiece, tho't he saw a possible darkening in the blue but no variation in red. Altho. a deep shadow is normal to the W. of the cape at this period, (then cape must have a slope > 30deg!). he wondered if shad. was more extensive than usual? Prout noted a dark inky coma- shaped spot. Dundee obs. concluded it was a shadow. Took photos. Analysis of them was underway at time of rep't." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #1462.
On 1963 Nov 28 at UT 05:00-06:00 Greenacre, Barr, Hall and Dungan (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor) observed a deep violet area form on the western exterior of Aristarchus, and a less deep violet area form to the eastern edge of Aristarchus. As these were becoming stronger, a blue-like haze formed on the sunlit floor of Aristarchus, that obscured underlying detail. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1997 Oct 13 at UT11:09-11:21 D. Rodway (Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand, 8.5" reflector, x270) saw a deep salmon-pink colouration in the south east corner interior of the crater Aristarchus. This colour was confirmed by the observers wife. By 11:21 UT the colour had faded completely. Rodway had been a lunar observer since 1958, using a wide range of instruments from 3 inch refractors to 12 inch reflectors and had observed a TLP in Gassendi back in 1966 (from L'ondon, UK), and so was an experienced observer. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
E. of Picard 1948 Aug 16/17 UTC 22:30-02:26 Observed by Moore & Baum (Chester, UK) described in NASA catalog as: "2 areas E. of Picard appeared featureless. Cloud-like patches, 12(?)inch reflector. NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID No. #509.
Alphonsus 1966 Aug 28 UTC 06:00-08:00 Observers from Astronet (Tucson, AZ, USA). NASA catalog states: "Brightenings in 2 dark patches & near fainter (40%) dark patch (40% of way from the c.p. to W. wall). 21" x200 reflector used. NASA catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog TLP ID No. 969.
On 1975 Mar 24 at UT19:08-19:45 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) observed blueness in the North East (Classical?) corner of Aristarchus. Moon blink seen - pale in red. Most other observers clouded out. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 2002 Sep 18 UT 22:00 Observed by Raffaello Lena (GLR, Italy). Event described was of two pseudo-peak/hill-like features, one on the southern floor of the crater, and another just slightly to the NW of the centre. on the southern floor of the crater. Lena suspects a combination of seeing effects and albedo markings on the floor. However this effect of two spots on the floor has not been repeated again.For further information, theory, and a sketch please see Fig 5 in this web link: http://utenti.lycos.it/gibbidomine/analisi123.htm ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 2014 Dec 04 UT 03:14-03:15 M.P. Homan (Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Nikon P520 x48) 11 digital images taken. These show possible blue colour in the Aristarchus area e.g. on the ray between Herodotus an Aristarchus. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1990 Mar 09 UT 00:12-00:13 Observed by Marie Cook (Frimley, UK, 3.5" Questar telescope) observed a "long plume of light" the brightness was the same as the wall region. It went from the southern rim about half of the way across to the centre in the "northerly". The plume feature was not seen at higher magnifications. Change in brightness also noted. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=394 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1975 May 24 UTC 22:00 Observed by P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) "Brightenings(?). Seen by more than one obs. ? Foley recorded a ray projection on photos, but not seen vis. by others." NASA catalog weight=3? (average?). NASA catalog ID #1405.
Aristarchus 1972 Apr 25 UTC 19:15-19:20 Observer Ventzke (located at 48.67N, 12.00E) - diffuse brightening on inner N. wall, reddish. 60mm refractor used. Ref. p53-61 of Hilrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets vol 30, 1984.
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.
Schickard 1944 Aug 31 UTC 21:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent, England) described in the NASA catalog as: "Saw a mist in it which was gone next nite. interor was dotted with white spots, contrasting sharply with dark areas. All very clear on Aug 15 at sunset". 8.5" reflector. NASA catalog weight=4 {high). NASA catalog TLP ID No. #492. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1976 Jan 14 UT 20:50 Observed by J.H-Robinson (Teignmouth, UK, 26cm Newtonian, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x200, seeing fair to poor). The Plato floor patches were clearer in red than in blue light. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2010 Apr 27 at UT 00:10-00:30 and 01:45-02:00 P. Grego (St Dennis, UK, 20 and 30cm reflectors) noticed a craterlet just to the east of Briggs and an E-W trending lineament or wrinkle ridge that did not show on NASA LAC charts. Further checks did not reveal it on Lunar Orbiter mosaics, but the craterlets (and not the E-W trending ridge) were visible in LROC topography data. The ridge is possibly a very low relief feature that shows only under very shallow illumination conditions. The ALPO/BAA weight=1 until we get confirmation at repeat illumination.
Aristarchus 1967 Sep 17 UTC 02:05-02:21 Observers: Delano (Fall River, MA, USA) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA). The former used a 12.5" reflector at 400x and the latter a 24" reflector. The NASA catalog states the following: "A rimtop cratelet on SW rim appeared almost as bright as c.p. thru a Wratten 25 filter (red) but no brighter than a lower central wall & rim thru a Wratten 48 (blue) filter. Inner W. slope of craterlet displayed a bright red color which became less & less noticeable until 0212h It was no longer brighter than other parts. At 0217 it flared again brighter red for 1m. (indep. confirm. of Seeliger for activity in Aris. ?) Corralitos MB did not confirm. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog TLP ID No. #1045. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Mar 25 at UT18:50-20:50 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) observed blue/grey in Aristarchus. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1983 Sep 20 at UT 05:08-06:13 Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3" refractor, x150, seeing poor and chromatic aberation on the limb) detected "purple"in the vicinity of Aristarchus crater and this was stongest on the north and north west external rims, however there was no "violet glare"from inside the crater. However the region of the central peak was very bright - though he could not detect the central peak. The brightness of the TLP was 4.5 and it should normally be 3 (nimbus area). Near the "big plain"it was 7. The chromatic aberation seen on the crater. There was also violet on the northen wall of Herodotus crater and the Cobra Head. Ït appeared dark blue in the blue filter", the surrounds remained gray". Apparently on the 26th the"ring was still dark with faint violet - nearly normal". Cameron comments that the TLP was due to spurious colour. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 229 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Mar 25 at UT19:59-20:02 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, UK, 30cm Newtownian) observed blueness along the inner southern wall of Plato. This is a BAA report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1985 Jul 01 at 02:00-03:00 UT K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) observed thatTorricelli B was very bright - verified using a C.E.D. No colour was seen though. the Cameron 2006 catalog ID=279 and the weight= 4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Jan 01 at UT 00:10-00:21 A.C.Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector, Wratten 29 and 44A filters, Seeing II-III and transparency poor- moderate) suspected that the floor was slightly brighter in blue light than in red. No such effect was seen earlier at 23:54-23:57. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=81 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Grimaldi 1839 Jun 24 UT 22:00? Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "Smokey, grey mist". NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #117. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1983 Oct 19 at UT 21:09-23:40 G. North (Bexhill on Sea, UK, seeing III) found Aristarchus crater to be slightly blue in colour, and very bright, despite the fact that no colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. At 22:08UT Foley (Kent, UK, 12"reflector, seeing II) obtained an extremely high CED brightness measurement and also picked up a "blue- violet" cast, especially inside the west rim, furthermore he saw noe detail in it. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=230 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Aristarchus 1950 Jun 29 UT 05:20-05:41 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100, S=6, T=5) "Strong bluish glare on E..SE wall." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #529.
(65E, 56N) near Endymion & Mare Humboldt 1968 Jun 10 UT 02:35 Observed by Provenmire, Robinson et al. (Hamburg, PA, USA, 6" reflector x105, Seeing=good, alt=20deg) "While waiting for reappearance of Antares from a grazing occultation at 13+/-4deg P.A. saw a prolonged blue flash lasting from minimum of 1/2 to a max. of 2.0 s. Several others along obs. path of several miles also saw it so not a local phenom. (located 38 deg from cusp, azimuth=157 deg?)" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1078.
On 1971 Apr 09 at UT 22:30-23:05 N. Brown (Huntington, York, UK, 37cm reflector, x252) noted that the bands in Aristarchus were noticeably more prominent in blue light than in red. This has no entry in the 1978 Cameron catalog. It has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.
On 1977 Dec 24 at UT 19:30-23:20 P.Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector). CED Brightness changes were noted in the central peak and the west wall. The following features remained relatively steady in comparison: Proclus, Mon Pico north peak, Mons Piton and Censorinus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=19 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Gauss 1967 Sep 19 UT 02:33 Observer: Chilton (Hamilton, ON, Canada, 12.5" Gregorian, 200x and a 4" refractor). In a polaroid filter the west wall was missing. Effect seen in large scope and also in 4-in finder. His conclusion was that W. wall reflected polarized light. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3 (good) and TLP ID #1047. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Aristarchus 1973 Feb 17 UTC 22:15-22:45 Observed by Rose, Hunt, Robinson, Coleman (UK) described in the NASA catalog as: "Rose tho't W.rampart was diffuse over 1/3 its length. Alerted Hunt who tho't there was a dark patch (in poor seeing) but the diffuse effect was neg. Robinson tho't things norm. also Coleman(Seeing=poor). Moore thinks not real phenom. Rose used a 14", hunt a 6" and Robinson (and? Coleman) a 10" reflector. NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA catalog TLP ID No. 1363
Aristarchus 1976 Jan 16 UT 22:00-23:15 Observed by P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Kent, UK, seeing II) - Aristarchus was tremendously bright. No colour seen. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1968 Aug 09 UTC 02:05-03:45 Observed by Lowe (Springfield, VA, USA) described in the NASA catalog as: "With naked eye saw a bright spot in NW part of Moon; tho't it was Aristarchus, but 7x binoculars showed it to be Herod. which was brighter than Aris! still apparent at 0245h, but was normal at 0345h. (at FM, must have been an extraordinary event)". Naked eye and 7x binoculars used. The NASA catalog assigns this a high weight of 4. The NASA catalog TLP ID No. is #1087. Reference for observation is personal communication from the observer to Winified Sawtell Cameron. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
1974 Mar 08 UT 22:55 R. Livesey (Scotland, UK) noted that this crater was reddish, but suspected that it was an optical effect? ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Mar 27 at UT22:30-01:45 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, UK, 30cm Newtownian) observed blueness along the inner southern wall of Plato, though the centre of the activity was offset on one side. This is a BAA report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Hyginus Nova 1877 May 27 UT 20:37 Observed by Klein (Cologne, Germany) NASA Catalog Event #190, NASA Weight=1 (Very Low). Event described as: "New crater 3mi.diam Didn't see anything there 12 yrs. previously in studies. (Schmidt showed it sometimes dark, sometimes light, sometimes not at all. Neison studied region minutely 20x from July 1870-Aug,1875 & did not record it. Gauth says it's not new (changes there?) "References: Neison, E. The Moon, Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1876; Astron. Reg. 17, 204, 1877?
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.
In 1962 Sep 16 at UT08:05 Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector) Taruntius faded from Vmag-3.21 to 4.04, a 0.82 difference in magnitude in 2.5 hours - a photometric measurement. The average magnitude for this age is 4.03, so therefore the crater had brightened by two times above normal. The Cameron 1978 catalogID=769 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Mare Crisium 1965 Oct 11 UTC 10:10 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 Jun 30 - Jul 01 UT 23:37-00:00, 00:02-00:05 Observers: Moore (Sussex, UK, 12.5" reflector x360), Altizer, Arabanel (Corralitos Obs., Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector) "SE wall was orange, detected by Eng. MB Fading by 2353h, only a trace at 2358h & disappeared at 0000h. Later at 0002-0005h suspected again. Alt. was low. Bluring around crater seen at Corrralitos Obs. in the MB, but immeasurable on photos." NASA catalog ID #1150, NASA weight=2(for Moore), 5 (for Corralitos Obs). ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1939 Dec 27 UT 08:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6" reflector) "Faint bluish mist on inner W. wall (according to Firsoff it was right after SR, but this can't be as age=16d & SR comes at 11d)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #464.
On 1980 Oct 25 at UT03:53-05:21 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 2.5" refractor, seeing=1-2 and transparency=2) found Proclus to have a slight yelloow tinge on the north wall. the brightness of Proclus was 9 and that of Eimmart 8. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=117 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Oct 25 at UT03:53-05:21 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 2.5" refractor, seeing=1-2 and transparency=2) found Promontorium Agarum to have a slight blue tinge - apparently similar to that seen on Eimmart from an earlier date. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=117 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Mar 27 at UT22:30-01:45 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, UK, 30cm Newtownian) observed blueness along the inner southern wall of Plato. This is a BAA report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Mar 28 at UT22:30-23:42 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) observed orange/red in Aristarchus. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 20 UT 0628-06:58 R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1" refractor) discovered blue on the north west inner wall and red on the south east outer wall. At 05:39 he could see the blue but not the red. No colour was detected on Tycho, but he thought that he could detect a pinkish colouration over the whole Moon. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 367 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Aristarchus 1983 Oct 22 UT 22:00 G.W. Amery, (Reading, UK, Seeing III-IV) found Aristrachus so bright that the CED was unable to give a reading. The crater's interior was also diffuse in appearance. The Cameron 2008 catalog ID=232 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1950 Jul 02 UT07:22 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector) saw no dark bands on the inside of Aristarchus, despite detail being seen elsewhere. He would normally have expected to have seen bands at this colongitude, based upon past observations. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1964 Oct 23 UTC 02:35-02:45 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor, 133 & 200x, S=3-5, T=4) "South floor region granulated, 6 deg bright with very faint trace of pale yellow color; rest of crater 8 deg bright." NASA catalog weight=4 (good), NASA catalog ID #859.
Plato 1966 Sep 02 UT 0625 Observed by Kelsey (Riverside, California, USA, 8" reflector x300) "Landslip at west would not focus. (Ricker not certain it was a real LTP)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID 973.
Aristarchus 1983 Oct 23 UT 19:00-01:30 Observer: Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector, seeing=II) noiced at 19:00UT an extended bright spot on E wall and extending beyond. This was brighter than other areas of the crater. There was also occasional star-like glistening. Foley comments that the inside of Aristarchus was slightly obscured. The TLP started fading from UT20:30 and finished by 01:30UT. six out of nine independent observers confirmed the effects seen. In total 14 observers observed, 9 reported back and 6 found abnormalities in Aristarcus though all encountered variable seeing conditions - some had spurious colour. Cameron comments that this was one of the best recorded/confirmed TLP events. All CED brightness measurements obtained were very high. Moore, Nicolson and Clarke (5" refractor and 15" reflector, 230-350xseeing III) found the crater to be very bright at 19:11UT through a 5" refractor and there was a blob on the east rim (Bartlet's EWBS?) at 19:14UT. Nicolson also saw a very bright star-like area on the eastern wall but this was not defined as it usually is. The crater was also very bright at 22:43UT using the 15" reflector available to these observers. At 01:07UT they used a Moon blink and discovered that the bright region was bright in blue light and less bright in red - although this was not a detactable blink when switching rapidly between filters. They found that the crater had returned to normal by 01:15UT. M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) observed a large diffuse spot on the east of the crater that was brighter in blue than in red light and the CED device gave a high reading. J.D. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) made a skecth that showed the bright spot extended on the east wall - again the CED reading was high and a lot of detail was visible on the floor. A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing III-IV) also noted remarkable detail and the bright (as confirmed by CED) blob on the eastern rim. G. North (Sussex, UK, seeing III-II) also confirmed the bright blob on the eastern wall. Wooller found the north west wall was a dirty yellow colour - though no colour was seen elsewhere in or outside the crater. Mosely found the crater to be bright and his sketch revealed the extension of the bright blob on the eastern rim and again a great deal of interior detail. Amery (Reading, UK, seeing III) found Aristarchus to be "a brilliant splash against dulled background in violet filter, especially polarizing filter. CED + polarizer readings high, but not as high as previous night". Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, seeing III-IV) remarked that "spurious colour a total mess around Aristarchus & nothing abnormal seen". A photograph was taken at 20:50UT reveals the bright blob and entire detail. Peters (Kent, UK, seeingIII-II) observed Aristarchus with a UV screen from 20:15-21:23UT and comented that althogh being very bright, there was no variation between white and UV. It was checked with a Moon Blink device and the radial bands were clearly seen in white light, < in blue. The Cameron 2008 catalog ID=233 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 2002 Sep 23 at UT22:45-23:56 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) noticed that the bands inside Aristarchus varied (UT22:45-22:56) in definition whilst the rim of Herodotus and the rays of Kepler and Copernicus remained sharp. These bouts of variation were 1-2min in duration. At 23:56UT when he checked again the periodic blurrings of the bands were still present. The observer suspected atmospheric effects. M.Cook (Frimley, UK) observed 22:00-22:30 and could see only 2 bands on the west wall - but this may have been because of poor transparancy. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
In 1962 Sep 16 at UT08:05 Spirad (Victoria, B.C., Canada, 48" reflector) obtained a spectrum with a UV emission, in H & K lines compared to Jupiter and Mars. II-AO plates, 6A/mm dispersion. Fraunhofer lines much shallower than planetary ones. (whole Moon). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=770 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 2013 Dec 19 N. Longshaw (Oldham, UK, Seeing III, TAK FS 78 APO Refracror) observed a diffuse area east of the central peak of Geminus, to be sepia/brownish tint. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1988 Jul 31 at UT 07:09-08:10 D. Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA, 12.5"reflector, seeing=7/10 and T=3) did not detect the dark region on the south east floor of Proclus (the TLP from a few days earlier), but did see 2 "linear mounds". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=335 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1959 Nov 17 at Ut 22:00 an unnamed observer saw a light in Plato. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=725 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 21 at UT07:03-07:27, R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1 "refractor) found the colours pink and blue on Aristarchus, like the previous day, however this time there was also an orange tinge on the "back"" (North?) rim of Sinus Iridum and the same too on mare Crisium, all the way past Plato, in the direction of Cassini. This colour was not seen at higher magnifications. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=368 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 21 at UT 07:03-07:27 R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1" refractor) saw orange on Cassini all the way past Mare Imbrium edge, Plato etc - maybe atm. At high power (8mm eyepiece) & no filter. Saw no hint of color (due to smearing at high power?)." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=368 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 21 at UT 07:03-07:27 R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1" refractor) saw orange on Mare Imbrium edge all the way past Plato upto Cassini - maybe atm. At high power (8mm eyepiece) & no filter. Saw no hint of color (due to smearing at high power?)." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=368 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 21 at UT 07:03-07:27 R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1" refractor) saw orange on Plato all the way past Mare Imbrium edge upto Cassini - maybe atm. At high power (8mm eyepiece) & no filter. Saw no hint of color (due to smearing at high power?)." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=368 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 21 at UT 07:03-07:27 R. Manske (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 1" refractor) saw orange on the north? wall of Sinus Iridum and over a large part of the north of Mare Imbrium - "maybe atm. At high power (8mm eyepiece) & no filter. Saw no hint of color (due to smearing at high power?)." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=368 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Aristarchus 1964 Aug 26 UT 02:00-03:00 Observed by Genatt, Reid, (Greenbelt, MD, 16" reflector, x360, S=P-G), and Lindenblad (Washington, DC, USA, 26" refractor) "Red and Blue bands. Grew thinner & shorter. Alerted Naval Obs. One obs. tho't he saw Phenom. but not sure. (confirmation ?). (prof. astronomers, but not lunar observers)" NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #844. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1957 Feb 10 at UT 22:00 an unnamed observer repirted a TLP somewhere on the Moon. The reference for this comes from: Palm, A. 1967, Icarus,& (2), p188-192. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=662 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Atlas 1954 Mar 23 UTC 00:00? Observed by Delmotte (France?) "Violet tint in crater" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #562.
Aristarchus 1979 Nov 07/08 UT 23:10-00:00 Observed by R.H. Ricketts (Lewis, Sussex, UK, 10" reflector, x300, Seeing Antoniadi II) - obscuration and colouration seen. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Proclus 2001 Nov 04 UTC 07:00-07:43 "Robin Gray of Winneucca, Nevada, U.S.A. reported a contrast effect and brightening in the crater Proclus. Using a 15.2 cm refractor he conducted a Moon blink search with Wratten 25a and 38a blue filters. His report goes as follows: Moon Blink carried out. In Red 25 Proclus looked nearly the same as in white light. Through the Blue 38a filter, however, only the brilliant lit south east wall was clearly visible. The northeast wall was very dim with this filter. With no filters the NE and SE wall were brilliantly lit, the SE wall was almost as bright as Aristarchus. A thread like strip along the NW wall, possibly the rim of the crater, was also brilliantly illuminated. The interior of the crater was a featureless stygian black with the exception of a brilliant (intensity 9) thread of light that ran parallel to the illuminated east wall. Whether this was an L.T.P. or an optical effect of atmospheric turbulence is unknown, did not see anything similar elsewhere along the terminator though" ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1979 Nov 08 at 00:16UT P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 6" reflector, x48 and x110, seeing II and transparency very good) detected a small faint orange spot, close to the centre, but not at the centre. Spurious colour was visible on the northern flank of Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=74 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Plato 1966 Aug 05/06 UT 23:37-02:58 Observers: Corvan, Moseley (Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refractor, x280) and Ringsdore (England, 8.5" reflector) "Several red glows at different places at different times. Each lasted a few min. (not confirmed by Ringsdore. Given as 8/4 in MBMW) NASA catalog weight=4, NASA catalog ID=#964. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1958 Nov 01 at UT 00:00 a TLP was seen on the Moon (location and observer not given). The Reference for this is Palm, 1967. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=702 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1958 Jul 14 at UT 21:00 Classen (Pulsnitz Observatory, East Germany, 8" refractor) observed Kepler to be 0.5 magnitudes brighter than Aristarchus, normally it is the other way around with Aristarchus being 0.3 brighter than Kepler. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1084 and weight= 3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Aristarchus 1964 Aug 28 UT 04:30-04:50 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x240) "Faint blue-viol. radiance on EWBS; dark viol. on nimbus. S.floor dull, 6, granulated, distinct yellow-brown; rest of crater 8 bright. NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #847. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 2002 Sep 27 UT 00:00-02:15 Observed by Clive Brook (Plymouth, UK) "Central peak was bright 00:00 UT but had faded by at least 2 deg on the Schroter scale - no colour seen. Observer continued observing until 02:15 UT but central peak had dimmed considerably by then"
On 1989 Apr 26 at UT 10:22-10:44 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x36-x140) found that the eastern half of Plato crater was dark - and he checked this using several eyepieces. moderate magnification resolved the dark region into bands, but too high a magnification (x140) made the bands dissappear. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=362 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Oct 08 at UT 04:15-04:30 W. Cameron (Silverspring, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector, x160, Seeing-very good) suspected blue tinge on north west rim and brown/red on south east rim of Aristarchus crater + focus was slightly difficult. No similar colour effect seen on other craters. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=186 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Oct 08 at UT 04:15-04:30 W. Cameron (Silverspring, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector, x160) found that Clavius had a "D" shaped crater on its outskirts that made it appear to have a ridge crossing through it. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=186 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Alphonsus 1964 Oct 27 UTC 05:18-06:10 Observed by Hall, Johnson, Weresulk (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x400, S=5-7). "Red spot. Pink glow detected with Trident MB & seen visually too." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #863.
Tycho 1983Aug30 UT 00:15-00:18 R. Moseley (Coventry, UK, 6" f/10 reflector, x60, transparency very good, seeing III, improving with altitude) attention initially caught by the impression of a rosy colouration along the NW crest and outer wall. For perhaps 2-3 min this persisted - before fading entirely. The observer felt that the cause may have been psysiological - or short-lived spurious colour. However interestingly nearby craters did not show the effect. A sketch was made over a longer time span 00:15-00:40UT. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Aug 11 at UT03:30-04:15 Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) obtained a photograph and made a sketch that revealed a needle-like shadow from the west wall to near by the central craterlet - the latter was quite clearly visible. What were not visible were the other four craterlets. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=183 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1919 Feb 21 at UT 22:00? an unknown English observer observed in Lexell crater an intensely dark line going out from it. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=370 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Sep 20 at UT 08:00-09:40 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x342, seeing=excellent) detected the small crater on its western rim But not on the eastern floor. This was odd because both are equal in size, furthermore smaller craters could be seen and the Moon was at a high altitude above the horizon, so seeing not a problem. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=154 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Linne 1918 Apr 04 UTC 01:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "In place of crater only a hill 2km in diam. was vis. (seen in dark). " NASA catalog weight=1, low, NASA catalof ID #368. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
"Observed early morning Moon, with 60mm OG x120, from 02-20 to 02-45 hrs UT targeting Plato, Aristarchus, and Alphonsus. From 02-20 to 02-30 hrs UT. Aristachus showed a faint pink colouration, where the light material contacted the darker Mare surface. This was not seen after 02- 30 hrs UT." Transparency very good, seeing somewhat unsteady at first, improving later on. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1891 Sep 25 at UT 20:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity "Varitions in vapor column. Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=273 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus and Cobra Head 1968 Jul 18 UT 00:50-01:30 Observed by Moseley & Corvan (Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refractor, x255) and by Moore (Selsey, England, 3" refractor, x 120) "Distinct red glow & obscur. 1st at 0050 S. of C.H. & same size. At 0052h saw color on S.wall of Aris. Both persisted till 0100h then both (faded, then brightened, then faded. Plato, Gassendi & Kepler checked with neg. results. Obscured areas reached greatest extent at 0125h wgen it was 1/2 size of C.H. & SSE (ast. ?) of it. Moore was alerted to it & saw it in blink, but not vis. at 0107-0220". NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID 1085. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1882 Apr 11 at UT 21:00 Williams (England, 6.5" reflector) observed Plato at sunset (date Cameron gives is calculated from #229) and saw a curious phosphorescent glimmer in the crater where he had seen a luminous milky appearance before. at sunrise. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=230 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1978 Jan 02 at UT23:00? A.V. Arkihpov and A.R. Kharkov (USSR) observed in the terminator region (near Adams?) a flash enclosed by a fuzzy envelope (180x120 arc seconds in size). The TLP faded away over 30 seconds. Cameron says that this is the first example of many photographs that registered activity. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID= and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus appeared dimmer than normal. This report has an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
On 1989 Jun 28 at UT 08:39-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x36) discovered that at this time Mons La Hire was the brightest feature on the Moon. LaPrice was also very bright. Cameron quotes that Darling recorded that LaHire had a brightness of 7.0 and LaPlace=7.5. Darling did not think that this was a TLP. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=369 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Jun 28 at UT 08:39--9:00 D. Darling (Sunpraire, WI, USA, 3" refractor, x36) noted that promontorium LaPlace was very bright. LaHire brigtness was 7.0 and LaPlace was 7.5. Darling suspects that this was not a TLP because "as did not have mother-of-perl appearance as seen on Piton at times"The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=369 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Grimaldi 1971 Jun 18 UTC 02:12-02:31 Observed by Jorgensen (Denmark, 36" refractor, 60, 200x, seeing good) "Dark reddish spot in SW part of crater. At 60x. Became clearer at 200x & seen in midwest also. At 0331h phenom. clearest in west, while S. region had faded. Air turb. & dawn ended obs. at 0331h. Seen best in yellow filter, well in red, invis. in green & blue." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1298. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Closest parts of the Moon at Saturn appearing from occultation were dull and hazy. Was this an effect of the lunar atmosphere or a high haze and halo around the Moon? Cameron's 2006 catalog extension gives this an ID No. of 3 and a weight of 1. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight is also 1.
South Pole 1839 Jul 07 UT 02:00? Observed by Gruihuisen (Munich, Germany) "Twilight" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID # 118. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1982 Nov 11 at UT 17:00-17:30 E.V. Arsyukhin (Moscow, Russia, 3" reflector) saw three stationary dark spots suddenly appear in Mare Crisium. There was one on the north and the other two in the south west to south. They lasted approximately 30 minutes and then promptly vanished. Cameron says that it cannot be this date because the Moon was not visible at 17:00UT Suggests 05:00-05:30UT? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID ID=189 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1978 Jan 06 at UT 01:00 Anorati (Firenze, Italy) observed inside a "good sized crater?" an orange light that became bright green. The efect did not recur over the many hours of observing. The observer did not suspect that it was a meteor, but instead produced by an intelligent being????? Cameron suggests a terrestrial meteor? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=21 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Nov 23 at UT 10:31 B. Hobdell (St Petersberg, FL, USA, 3?" refractor, seeing=1) observed 3 star-like very bright yellow flashes (approximately 20 sec apart) on the east of Taruntius or on a ridge near this. No additional flashes were seen. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=159 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Reiner 1986 Jun 04 UT 09:15-09:33 Observed by Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" Newtonian x79, x40, x35, Seeing 6, sky clear and steady - Moon 9deg above horizon). David Darling was out on the morning of 4 June observing the planet Mars. While studying Mars the crescent Moon rose giving me a splendid view of the earthshine portion of the disk. As the Moon rose higher into the sky he decided to turn the telescope onto it to the earthshine region of the Moon. He made it a practice to examine this region of the Moon to monitor for craters that appear to glow under this light. While observing he became aware of a black spot located in the sunlit portion of the Moon about 60 miles west of the sunset terminator. At first he thought the black spot was a shadow being cast by a large mountain or crater. When looking at his lunar charts he could not locate any feature that would account for it. As he continued to study the black spot he realized that it appeared darker than any shadows on the Moon. It was at 4 June 1986 4:15 A.M. CDT or 9:15 U.T. when he first sighted the phenomena and it was at 4:25 A.M. CDT or 9:25 U.T. that he realized he was seeing a lunar transient phenomena event. It was at this time that he could start to see silvery filaments or streaks in the black patch. Between 9:23 and 9:25 U.T. he watched the black patch disappear. When the black spot had disappeared he found that the location of the black spot was over the crater Reiner. he estimated that during the L.T.P. event that area covered by the black cloud was approximately 40 to 50 square miles. He also had examined other formations on the Moon during this event and none were exhibiting the same phenomena witnessed over the crater Reiner.
In 1940 Dec 02 at 00:00? Vaughan (Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 3" reflector) observed Aristarchus in the dark part as a bright spot. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=480 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 Jul 16 at UT 21:30-21:32, 21:45 R. N. da Silva (Parnaiba, PI, Brazil, 10" reflector) noticed that on the dark part of the Moon, Aristarchus was very bright. However and Cameron (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 12" reflector) at 01:00- 01:15UT on the 17th saw nothing unusual and indeed could not see Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1151 and weight= 1. the ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1978 Jan 11 at UT15:30 S.R. Markov, V.V. Davidenko, and A.R. Kharkov (Ukraine, 10.5" reflector and 1340mm scope) observed a TLP between Adams and Hase (66.5E, 29S). Photos taken (more than half) show a bright luminous spot of size 60x70km. The effect lasted 30 seconds. The Cameron 2005 catalog ID=22 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4 until we have checked checked out the original report.
"Suddenly some flashes of light streaked across dark surface, but definitely within the limbs of the moon's outline. Then repeated at least 6-7x during 20-30 min (~every 5 min). Cameron's 2006 Extension catalog ID Nr. 9 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1 for now.
Aristarchus 1969 Jul 17 UT 2144-2149 Nelson Travnik (Matias Barbosa, MG, Brazil). "Uncommon brightness of soft blue tone; gradual decrease till 21:49 when it became normal. Maximum at 21:46. (Apollo 11 watch)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1155. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
near Baillaud (60E, 60N) 1969 Jul 17 UT 20:13-20:25 Observed by Delaye Marseilles, France, 6" refractor) and Donas (Gama, France, 10" refractor). "Noted pulsations nr. crater on NE limb. Duration of pulses were 2s. Saw again at 2015h & 2019h. Duration then @ 4s. No color seen. mag of brightening @ 4 mag. Donas noted at 2016h at crater more brightening than at limb. After 2019h nothing. (atm. ? these periods are similar to those between blow-ups & excursions od star images in seeing, but puzzling why it stopped. Apollo 11 watch). (indep. confirmation)" NASA catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog ID #1154.
On 1978 Dec 01 at 17:00UT Christie (England?, x60 magnification) found Snellius to be indistinct (could not locate). Cameron 2006 catalog ID= 23 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Apr 17 at UT 21:00-21:30 S. Beaumont (Windermere, UK, 23cm reflector, seeing III, transparency very good) noticed that there was a bright regin on the NW limb just to the west of Aristarchus, which was brighter than Aristarchus itself, and was less obvious towards the end of the observing period. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 Feb 17 at UT18:00 Schroter(Lillienthal, Germany) saw a small hazy spot of light in nthe vicinity of Aristarchus crater. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=64 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1822 Jun 22 at UT 21:20 Ruppell (Germany?) observed a "lunar volcano" in Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=96 and the weight= 1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1789 Mar 30 at UT 20:00? Schroter (Lillienthal, Germany) observed two flickering spots on the eastern edge of Grimaldi and near Riccioli. This was on the Earthlit side of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= 57 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1789 Mar 30 at UT 20:00? Schroter (Lillienthal, Germany) observed two flickering spots near Riccioloi and on the eastern edge of Grimaldi. This was on the Earthlit side of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=57 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1920 Feb 23 at UT 21:00? an Unknown observer saw peaks on the south cusp were like a string of perls elongating the cusp. Lines drawn through Stoffler and Curtiunto(?) limb gives position. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=376a and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1981 Oct 02 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 77mm refractor, seeing I to II) noticed that at 20:48 UT Aristarchus had a 2nd magnitude star-like point on the NE rim (x38). At x83 he could see a small disc of around 3-6 arc sec in diameter, and at x111 it looked the ame but bluish-white in colour. He was able to see Aristarchus, Herodotus, and Vallis Schroteri. Observations ceased at 21:27 UT due to trees blocking the view. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2002 Aug 12 at UT 19:27 James Cook (Chelmsford, UK) detected a flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2011 Apr 07 UT 19:45-20:10 Aristarchus was seen to be “very bright” in Earthshine. Giorgio Sancristoforo (Milan, Italy, 203mm SCT, atmospheric seeing good) noticed Aristarchus to be exceptionally bright (Sketch supplied) at around 20:00 and was the first to report this. Although he did not record the start and end times, he commented that the effect lasted 20-30 minutes and then was significantly reduced in brightness. Although direct comparison in terms of brightnes could not be made with a star, he thought Aristarchus to be brighter than +0.7 in magnitude (Saturn). Furthermore Aristarchus was visible when daylight was still present, when looking through the telescope, although it could not be seen with the naked eye due to too much extraneous light. Aristarchus was probably white in colour, but the observer was partly colour blind and so was uncertain. Not much detail was seen elsewhere in Earthshine, even when the sky darkened, and he was not able to see Kepler or Copernicus, just the limb. No details were seen in Aristarchus itself, for example no ray to the SW was visible. It later transpired that Lajos Bartha (Budapest, Hungary, 70mm refractor, x83, seeing conditions good) had observed Earthshine even earlier from UT19:45-20:10 and noticed a bright area close to the edge of the Moon that he later confirmed was Aristarchus. When he started observing the sky twilight was still a deep blue, but the dark side of the Moon was seen both with the naked eye and through the telescope. Earthshine was medium in brightness and grey in colour. Copernicus and Kepler were weak in brightness but certainly visible. There was some scattered light from the sunlit side of the Moon noticed, but not enough to obscure Copernicus and Kepler from visibility. As a test he moved the telescope around and the bright spot moved with the Moon and so was not a glare problem. The following day he checked Earthshine again but found that the bright spot was not so conspicuous. As a footnote, Tim Haynes (UK) had been observing an occultation of 37 Tauri, much earlier at 19:14UT, through 10x50 binoculars. He commented that Earthshine was visible, but that he hadn't noticed Aristarchus - though he was not looking at the Moon specifically to see this crater. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1989 May 10 at UT01:54 D. Weier (Sun Praisre, WI, 12.5" reflector, x50?) detected a flash east of Grimaldi crater "like a small electrostatic charge - radiated out like a decorative plasma lamp - not fuzzy. Darling (Sun Praisre, WI, 12.5" reflector, x50?) saw it but dismissed it as he had seen it many times before (in same loc?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=363 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1989 May 10 at UT02:30-03:50 M. Wisniewski (Chicago, IL, USA, 8" & 6" reflector, x123) found Aristachus to be unusually bright and "glowing" as a blue-white magnitude 8 disk, though it faded close to the end of his observing period (02:30-02:50). A ray from Tycho could be seen in the direction toards Aristarchus crater. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector, x50) found Aristarchus Z to be both bright and diffuse. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=363 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 Jul 18 at UT 23:00-00:15 Ronaldo R. de F. Mourao (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 8" refractor, 10" refractor(?), 19.5" refractor) saw a TLP in Aristarchus that they had seen earlier in the evening involving: Luminosity in Aris. strong & prolonged northward with impression of 2 lum. pts. (Apollo 11 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID 1159 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Feb 18 at UT18:00 Schroter(Lillienthal, Germany) saw a small hazy spot of light in the vicinity of Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=64 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Cape Agarum 1995 Feb 05 UTC 18:10-19:20 Observer: P.Moore (Sussex, UK, 15" reflector) - obscuration seen - Antoniadi II seeing, and Moon high up. BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1994 Jan 16 at UT19:30-21:10 D. Strachen (England, UK, 4" refractor, x21 and x143) whist looking at an occultation of ZC3453, saw a bright spot in Earthsine, just north of Aristarchus (47W, 25N) at position angle 30deg-40deg, only a little way in from the limb. It appeared like a star through haze and a few seconds of arc in diameter. It was Visible for more than 1 hour until 20:50UT although had faded somewhat by that time. However J. & M. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector, x143 and x244) saw nothing in Earthshine from UT 20:02-21:10. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=472 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1822 Jun 23 at UT 21:20 Ruppell (Germany?) observed a "lunar volcano" in Aristarchus. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=96 and the weight= 1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.