Messier A 1951 Aug 20 UT 01:48-03:00 Observed by P.Moore
(England, 8.5" reflector, x350). Bright cloud like circular
patch seen on S wall of Messier A. It was the brightest object
in the vicinity. Observations ceased due to the Moon setting
behind a tree. W.Haas thinks that this effect is not unusual at
similar colongitudes. Moore checked again under similar
illumination and still considers the Aug 20 appearance abnormal.
NASA weight=4. NASA catalog ID #545. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Proclus 1973 Jan 21/22 UTC 23:57-00:25 Observed by Muller (located at
51.42N 8.75E) "Proclus much brighter than Cenorinus" 50mm refractor
used. Ref Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon and Planets Vol 30 p53-61.
On 1979 Sep 09 at UT08:00-08:15 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5"
reflector, x75 and photography used, seeing 4/10 and the Moon's
altitude was 45deg) photographed Romer crater and recorded two adjacent
bright cigar shaped objects - these were the same size as an
observation made in 1987. Darling believes that these are ridges.
Cameron comments that in LO-IV 192-3,2 a ridge is revealed on the
inside wall that matches the description. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=66
and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1877 Jul 29 UTC 02:00?-02:30 Observed by Gray (England?) "S. of
crater a bright streak that disappeared at 0230" NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #196.
In 1937 Apr 29 at UT 09:30 Firsoff (Glastonbury, UK, 6" reflector and
filters) observed a slight greenish colour (Cameron says colour of
ground? no TLP?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=420 and Weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Macrobius 1898 Dec 31 UTC 20:00 Observed by Goodacre (Crouch End,
England, 12" reflector) "Interior nearly filled with shadow at sunset.
Inner E.wall very bright-a distinct penumbral fringe to black shad.
cast on it from W.wall. Seen best using high powers. (Firsoff & MBMW
give date as just 1895 but must be wrong-phase - see app.ref.)"
NASA catalog weight=4 and catalog ID #304. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Triensecker Rille 1915 Jul 03 UTC 00:00? Observed by Markov (Russia)
"Several spots changed their shapes compared with Gordeenko's depiction
on 5/23/12 see #339; which cannot be explained by light variations."
NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #356.
Aristarchus 1978 Oct 23 UT 06:30-06:34 V.A. Sage (Bristol, UK,
10.25" reflector, x250, Wratten 44a and 25, seeing II) noted
that Aristarchus was surrounded by a dark area in the blue
filter. They did not regard this as a TLP at the time. However
because Aristarchus is surrounded by blue material in real life,
this should have been brighter? For this reason, despite the
observer regarding this as a negative TLP, an ALPO/BAA weight=1
has been applied.
On 1977 Nov 03 at 22:13UT P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 11" reflector, x285)saw
some flickering in Gassendi (Clouds on limb - according to Csmeron?).
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=18 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1916 Jan 27 at 22:00? Markov (Russia) noticed that a light sector
was visible at the bottom of Plato, in shadow, and contained 3 bright
spots, reminiscent of phfescent bodies. The Cmaeron 1978 catalog ID=362
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Copernicus 1979 Sep 15 UT04:40-05:25 J.Saxton (Leeds, UK,
8.5" reflector, x185, seeing I-IV, worsening towards local
sunrise) made a sketch and noted that the northern tip of the
internal shadow, by the floor, was not completely dark. The edge
of the floor here could be distingished, even though it was in
shadow. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1973 May 27 UTC 01:09-01:56 Observed by Theiss (51N, 9.67E,
75mm reflector) "3 diameters of Aristarchus around its center: orange
bright area from 01:09-01:56" Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler, Moon & Planets
Vol 30 (1984) p53-61"
On 1979 Sep 16 at UT 08:00-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x62-x97, clear, but Moon at low altitude) detected
four new features that he had not seen before in Earthsine in
comparison with what he saw on 16 Jul 1979, this time in the southern
part of the Moon. pin-point flashes were seen within these bluish
areas. Each time a flash occurred the gas clouds brightened (sometimes
by 6x) for a few seconds. Cameron thinks that these are related to
moving clouds on the Earth's limb e.g. mackeral sky. Cameron 2006
catalog ID=69 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1824 Jan 27 at UT03:00 Gobel (Koburg, Germany) observed a reddish
colour in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=98 and the
weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1936 Jun 22 at UT 05:00 Roth, Weldy (Alliance, OH, Oak Park, IL,
USA, 10" refractor, 6" reflector) observed in the Southern part of mare
Crisium (60E, 10N) "Both noted reddish spots nr. S. end of mare, (Martz
could not confirm, moon had set for him)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
415 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
1948 Oct 08 UT 21:00? Barker's Quadrangle (SE Mare Crisium)
Observer: Moore (UK, 12?" reflector) "Nebulous white patch in
place of quadrangle. (In Capuanus ? See Wilkins & Moore, The
Moon, p124. Area in darkness" NASA catalog ID #511. NASA catalog
weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus appeared to glow in Earthshine with a faint
green luminescence that moved from side to side. A bright
blue central spot was also seen. The green colour was detected
in two seperate eyepieces. Observation made from England.
Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=266 and weight=2.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
"Eudoxus" 1877 Feb 20 UTC 21:30-22:30 Observed by Trouvelot
(Meudon, France, 13" refractor?) "Fine line of light like a
luminous cable, drawn W. to E. across crater". NASA catalog
weight=1. NASA catalog ID #185. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Cassini 1972 Jan 23 UT 16:55-17:15 P.Radford (Harlow, UK, 11.5cm
reflector) saw a large red flash followed by several weaker red
flashes, situated on the 32,335 foot spot elevation just above
the Cassini area. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1993 May 28 at UT 21:02-21:30 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 3.3" Questar
telescope, x80-x130, atmosphere hazey - poor transparency) noticed that
the east side rims were slightly fuzzy and suspects that this might
have been due to the illumination angle. A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK)
obtained some CCD images that revealed that the effect was to some
extent still there one hour later. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=461 and
the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1985 Oct 11 at UT 04:56-05:12 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA,
4" refractor, x95, seeing=1-2-1 and transparency=4) detected a change
in brightness of Mons Piton point D (his designation) during 04:56-
04:59. The whole of the east slope was affected - initially bright and
then faded and there was a blue colour (detected with filters). The
variabilty was 8-11sec (Cameron suspects atmosphere as the altitude was
low). The brightness stabilized at 05:12UT, but variability resumed
until observing finished. As a comparison Aristillus was not seen to
change. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=287 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1931 Mar 27 R.Barker (observing from Cheshunt, UK, 12.5" reflector)
found that the central mountain in the brilliant ray crater Tycho was a
curious shade of grey. This was despite the interior of Tycho being
fully in shadow. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=400 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Alphonsus 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough,
England, 17" reflector x190, x350, S=E" Suspected glow inside W.(ast?)
wall at 2038" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
Plato 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough, England,
17" reflector x190, x350, S=E" Dark patches in Plato were prominent"
NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
Straight Wall 1968 Apr 06 UTC 20:30-21:15 Observed by Wise (Slough,
England), 17" reflector x190, x350, S=E "A shadow from N. end of
Straight Wall going toward Birt. Drawing". NASA Catalalog weight=1
(very low). NASA catalog ID #1066.
On 1981 Aug 09 at UT05:08-05:21 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 3"
refractor) found that the bright patch in the southern part of Eimmart,
could only be seen well in red light (this is between A, C and D in his
feature notation) i.e. 5 brightness values higher than in white or blue
light. Indeed in white light this bright area was closer to the east
wall bright spot. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=149 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Tycho 2003 May 10 UTC 03:15 Observer Robert Spellman (Los Angeles, USA)
- "CCD video of spur-like features coming off N & S edges of central
peak - spurs pointed eastwards". It is now thought that this effect is
almost certainly seeing flare as it is visible on other features in the
image, although to a much lesser extent. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA, USA, 6"
reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th, but if loc.
time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th" NASA catalog
weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485.
Cusps 1941 Mar 07 UT 04:00? Observed by Barcroft (Madera, CA,
USA, 6" reflector) "Prolongation suspected. (date reported =6th,
ut if loc. time =7th UT). In this case we have assumed the 7th"
NASA catalog weight=1 (very low) NASA catalog ID #485. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Proclus 1972 Jul 19 UT 21:24-21:30 observed by S.Westmoorland
(Cropwell-Bishop, UK, 15cm reflector, x48 & x96, image dull
but steady) observed a brilliant spot in the NE (IAU?) wall
which lasted for about 90 seconds. After fading it was
replaced by pulsations for a further 2 minutes. Clouds
prevented further observations. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Peirce A 1927 Dec 03 UT 22:00 Observed by Wilkins (England, 15"
reflector) "Invisible (date in MBM) is wrong, would be only 6h before
NM. Sunrise on crater is at 3d & ? h. No interposition of dates works
e.g. 13th or 1926 or Dec 26 1923. Only Dec 3 1927 is feasible as it
would be just after 1st Q. & more similar to the May obs.)" NASA
catalog weight=4? NASA catalog ID #396. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 UT23:30-00:30 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12" reflector)
found Censorinus to have a "foggy/fuzzy" appearance that was not seen
in adacent areas. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and weight=4.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1988 Mar 27/28 at UT 23:30-00:30? M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 12"
reflector) noted that the crater Proclus was bright visibly, but the
CED brightness measurement gave the same brightness as Censorinus
crater. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=321 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Plato and Plato A 1972 Jan 26 UT 18:25-18:55 Observed by Watkons and
Hunt (England, 4.5" reflector x150, x225, and a 2.75" refractor) "Misty
patch over A, & a misty brightness over SW wall of Plato. Hunt saw
nothing unusual." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1321.
On 1980 Aug 21 at UT20:00 J.H. Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK)
detected colour, using a Moon Blink device, and "mistiness" on the
southern floor of Tycho crater. The seeing was poor! Cameron 2006
catalog ID=104 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
SE of Ross D 1966 Oct 25 UT 03:46 Observed by Cross (Whittier,
CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=2-4 (sometimes 5), T=3-4) "Large
bright area obscuring 1/2 of Ross D crater wall. Not present Oct
24" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID 986.
Actually some activity was observed the fay before according to
the original notes. ALPO/NAA weight=2.
On 1964 Jun 21 at UT 21:18 Lipskii and Pospergelis (Shternberg State
Ast. Institute, AZI-2" reflector (Cass.) observed Aristarchus:
"Polarization meas. with electron polarimeter. Plane of polariz.
rotated 2deg fr. the adjacent areas. They interpret it as some
scattering medium over the crater. (Source gave date as 6/31/64,
misprint =21st?)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=820 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Gassendi 1968 Oct 03/04 UT 19:30-19:50 & 00:20-01:40 Observed
by Rawlings (Aylesbury, UK, 6" reflector low magnification)
and by Moore (Selsey, Sussex, UK, 12.5" reflector, x360)
"Slight blink (Eng.) arcuate in shape, N. of c.p. (Rawlings
dubious). Moore, with blink device saw none at 0020-0140h. No
LTP in Gass., Ptol. or Aris. 5th or 6th.". NASA catalog
weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1093. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Aug 22 at UT20:15-21:29 J-H Robinson () detected violet on the
west wall of Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Aug 22 at 02:15-21:29UT J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK,
12" reflector, x200, seeing=II) noticed in the area south east of
Manilius that it was brighter in red light than in blue light at
20:15UT whereas 1 minute later it was the same brightness in each
filter. The effect reappeared at 20:21UT and was particularly strong at
20:32UT. Foley (Kent, UK) verified this at 21:01UT - the blink area was
of high reflectivity in white light and was bright in red at 21:15UT,
thougjh the south east area stopped giving a colour reaction at
21:25UT. Madej (Huddersfield) found Manilius B to be norm al at 23:52UT
however at 23:55UT it was surrounded by a transient white ring that
varied in visibility in an irregular way. Foley found Manilius B had a
vivid blue interior and in blue light the ring was black. and not at
all seen in red or white light. The CED brightness measurement varied
from 1.9 to 2.4. All other regions observed were normal in brightness.
Violet was seen on the west wall of Aristarchus though. M.Price
(Camberley, UK) found a possible blink in Manilius B but was observing
under poor seeing conditions. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=105 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 2003 May 13 at UT06:40-07:26 W. Haas (Las Cruces, NM, USA, 12.5"
reflector, x321 and x202, S=2, T=3.5) suspected (06:40-06:55UT) that he
saw an oval bright feature (intensity 5.5) near the centre of the floor
of Herodotus crater indenting into the shadow - however the seeing was
none too good, so it is more of a suspicion than a definite sighting.
At 07:14-07:26UT he re-examined the region (x202 and x321, S=1-2 and T=
3.5) and had better glimpses that conformed his initial suspicions of
there being an oval indentation bright spot (now intensity 6) into the
shadow in the centre of the floor. Of course Herodotus does not have a
central peak! There was also a very bright spot on the NW> sunlit rim
of Herodotus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1825 Jan 01 UT17:00? an unknown Russian observer noticed a
cloud in Mersenius.
On 2017 Sep 02/03 UT 23:55-00:30 A.Anunziato (Parana,
Argentina, 105 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain, x154, seeing 6/10, some
interuption from clouds) observed a light spot SE of the
centre of the floor of the crater, which came and went in
visibility. There is a light spot here, but what was unusual
was that the visibility decreased over time.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
nr Fra Mauro 1970 Aug 14 UT 05:00? Observed by Bell (Californina).
"Bright blue-white flare (meteor?)(call for obs. at Fra Mauro at
perigee because of moonquakes there -- therefore biased to tidal
hypothesis. That was the original location given for the A1 moonquake
site, but it is located elsewhere now. Ancill. data given for 1970)."
NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1273. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 1950 Mar 30 UT 19:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent,
UK, 15" reflector) "Transient c.p. (similar phen. to
Bartlett's in later yrs.? see #532). NASA catalog weight=4
(good). NASA catalog ID #523. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789.
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Aristarchus, Cobras Head 1966 Oct 27 UTC 02:30-03:00 Observed by Delano
(new Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, 12.5" reflector x360) and Corralitos
Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector & Moonblink) "C.p. of
Aris. noticeably less bright thro blue filter but very bright thru red
& no filter. Shadow of C.p. faint & grayish whereas wall shad. were
normal black, (confirm. of Gordon, even tho 2h later?). Sketch of C.p.
rated at 10deg in red & no filter, & 8deg in blue. Other features rated
same in all 3. Cobra Head had 2 red patches. Sketches. Not confirm. by
Corralitos MB". NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID 989.
On 1983 Dec 17 at UT 17:25-19:20 Moseley (Covington, England, UK, x120
and x240, seeing=III and spurious colour present) found that the inside
of Aristarchus crater was dull and slightly blue. Suspected the colour
to be spurious: at 19:20 at x240 the colour was pink but at x120 there
was no colour. Cameron 2006 catalof ID=234 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1977 Apr 01 at UT 20:40-21:10 D.Sims (Devon Valley, Dawlish, Devon,
UK, 25.4cm reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters, x300, seeing II)
found Schroter's valley clearer in red than in blue. No colour filter
reactions seen on other features. This is a BAA Lunar Section
observation. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1788 Dec 11 UT 22:00. Bright point seen on the dark part
by observers in Mannheim. Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 38 and
the weight assigned is 5. ALPO/BAA weight=0.
Gassendi 1973 Dec 08 UT 20:20-20:22 observed by J-H Robinson
(Devon, UK, seeing dair to poor). Suspected blink detected -
might have been due to atmospheric condtions?. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Moretus? 1871 Dec 25 UTC 22:00? Observed by Webb? (England?, 9"
reflector?) "Internal twilight in crater #132- a large circular crater
nr. S.pole (crater #132 on Goodacre's map is Plato. Webb's map?)" NASA
catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #173.
On 1977 Apr 02 at UT22:00-00:00 L. Fitton (Shaw, Lancashire, UK, 8.5"
reflector, x200, Wratten 25 and 44A filters, seeing II-III,
transparency, good) noticed in Aristarchus, blue to the north west
(IAU?) internal wall, also blue observed in other small bright objects
against dark backgrounds. Lunar rotational axis and optical normal
related such that the normal runs NW-SE (IAU?) through these features.
Observer deduced that the coliur was obviously spurious and no blink
was seen in any feature. The blue disappeared as the lunar altitude
increased and no blue seen by 00:00UT. This is a BAA lunar section
observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 10th at 19:00UT? Pickering, based at Arequipa. Peru, using
a 12" reflector, saw varitions in vapor col. Drawings were made. Time
calculated from the given colongitude. Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and
weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
During an eclipse of the Moon the crater appeared normal until it
emerged from the shadow. In the north east the dark floor was
not its normal hue and two light areas appeared to join. The
emerging patches became less and less bright, finally disappearing
at 0345 UT when the crater returned to normal. Cameron 2006 catalog
extension ID=10 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
1963Dec29/30 UT 22:00-03:00. Doherty (Small Thorne, UK) 8.5"
reflector, x110, x200 & x274, S=8-8.5, T=8, Moon 57 deg in alt)
and 3 others, using the same instrument, saw a bright purple-
blue patch in Aristarchus. Other areas checked for colour and
none sen elsewhere. Attempts were made to contact observers
elsewhere but with no success. Sketch made and shows the patch
covering the floor area of Aristarchus and extending out beyond
the east rim. Patch was elliptical in shape and the semi-major
diameter was approximately 2/3rds of the diameter of
Aristarchus, or about 27 km. The event lasted 5 hours and
gradually faded. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high quality)".
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Aristarchus 1965 May 15 UTC 01:40-02:15 Observed by Weresuik, McClench,
Johnson (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x240, S=F, T=G) and Delano
(Massachusetts, USA, 12" reflector). "Crater had color(red?) detected
by Trident MB & photos were obtained. There were pulsations. Delano saw
E. wall of crater unusually bright (confirm. if at same time)." NASA
catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #876.
Red streak seen on floor of Plato during an eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog assigns a TLP ID of 14 and a weight of 1.
The ALPO/BAA catalog assigns a weight of 1 too.
Bright spot (4th magnitude) seen on eclipsed Moon
and glimmering specks. Seen by nephew and neice of Beccaria.
Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=2.
On 1898 Jul 03 at UT 21:35 Moye (France) noted that 30 minutes after
mid eclpise, Proclus shone with a reddish light in shadow. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=301 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1910 Nov 16/17 UT 22:50-00:10 Albright (Edge(b?)aston, England, UK)
observed in Stofler crater "A luminous pt. on Moon dur. ecl. (mid-ecl
0025) Others saw a meteor on moon from widely seperated places". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=333 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Pico B 1912 Sep 26 UT 03:00 Observed by Pickering (Mandeville,
Jamaca, 6.5" reflector) "Haze spreading from eastern end of
crater. (MBMW gives 9/25/12 but it is 26th UT.)" NASA
catalogue weight=2. NASA catalogue ID #341. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Eratosthenes 1949 Oct 07 UT 04:14-05:22 W.Haas (USA) and O'Toole
(USA) observed some changes in intensity of features inside this
crater - after a lunar umbral passage. The effect lessened over
time. Comparisons had been made with measured intensities on the
previous and subsequent nights and on other months around the
time of Full Moon. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1970 Aug 17 at UT 02:40 Pedler (England) noted that the
shadow flowed around instead of over Plato. Wondered if shadow
matched the gray of the crater. Within minutes the shadow line
looked normal again. At 04:41UT Claudio Pamplona (Brazil) saw a
pulsation in Plato during a lunar eclipse. He thought that this
was due to falling temperatures. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
1274 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Dec 30 at UT10:09-10:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5"
reflector, x342, S=9/10) found that when the umbra of the eclipse
shadow transitted across Aristrachus, the crater was a bright blue -
this effect lasted until 10:14UT. Flashes/flickers (~0.1 sec duration)
were seen at 10:15UT. He saw another flash at 10:24UT. Another
observer, Harris (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 6" reflector, S=9/10) saw
flashes at 10:18 (9 or 10 magnitude) - he saw another 2 flashes at
10:34 - though the Cameron catalog does not state where on the Moon -
Aristarchus??. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=194 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Dec 30 at UT 10:09-10:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x342, seeing=9/10), during a total lunar eclipse,
found that Romer had a faint blue glow to it. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=194 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 01:55 A.R.Taylor (London, UK) suspected
a brief pinpoint of light near Janssen (unconfirmed). The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1877 Aug 23/24 at UT 23:10-01:00 Airy, Pratt and Capron (Greenwich,
England, France) observed during a lunar eclipse an unusual spectrum
with strong absorption in yellow. (Airy) 2 patches of crimson light of
short duration. Cameron says that this is a confirmation observation
and that Airy was the Astronomer Royal. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=197
and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:28-04:28 Sunduleak and Stock (Cerro-Tololo,
Chile, 16" reflector) using photoelectric photometry during a lunar
eclipse, observed on the northern edge of Mare Numbium, and south of
Copernicus (20W, 0N), a strong anomalous enhancement of radiation
(confirmation according to Cameron). On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 02:35 S.J.
Hill et al (Kitt Peak??) observed during a lunar eclipse an anomolous
bright area (location not given). Cameron says that this is an
independent confirmation of Sanduleak and Stock's TLP report. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=868 and 569 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA
weight=4.
Aristarchus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by
Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm
reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?)
during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID
#658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Byrgius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et
al. (France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog
weight=3 and catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Manilius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho 1956 Nov 17/18 UTC 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al.
(France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #658.
On 1919 Nov 27 at UT 23:00-01:00 Fock (Germany) observed in the
vicinity of Tycho, during an eclipse (mid eclipse at 23:56UT) a long
ray in the direction of Longomontanus that remained visible. It was
glowing in weak gray-green colour for the whole of the eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=373 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer (Cameron gives an AGU
meeting reference) apparently saw a TLP in Aristarchus crater. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=657 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:13-03:14 Budine and Farrell (Binghamton, New
York, USA, 4" refractor, x200, S=7, T=5) observed that Aristarchus
brightened five times over 1 minute during a lunar eclipse. The cameron
1978 catalog ID=870 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 25 at UT ~01:07 Titulaer (Utrecht, the
Netherlands) observed that Aristarchus crater was very bright
during an eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson,
CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier
obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near
normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag.
or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA
catalog ID #761.
In 1950 Apr 02 at UT 20:00 Chernov (Russia) observed two dark spots in
Atlas during a penumbral phase of a lunar eclipse to quickly darken and
become sharp in detail. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=524 and weight=1.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18 at UT 19:38-23:34 Moore (Johannesburg, South Africa, 2"
refractor, S=II), Peters (Kent, UK, 8.5" reflector, x120, S=IV), Good
(Guilford, UK, binoculars), Foley (Dartford, Kent, UK, 12" reflector
and photographs), and McKay (Kingston, England, UK, 6" reflector, x48)
observed the following in Aristarchus during a lunar eclipse: "It
appeared much fainter than ever before seen in ecl. by Moore. Fainter
than Proc., Cop., & Tycho. Others rated brightness in order-- Hell,
Stevinus, Furnerius, proc.; & Proc., Tycho, Hell, Aris. Photos
confirmed dimness of it. For some observers it became invis. at S=II
(good). Good ranked at least 4 other craters brighter than Aris. & that
at 2035h it dimmed. Earthshine cond. extraordinarily good. Peters, at
S=IV (fair?) rated Aris. brightest". At 23:50UT LeCroy Jr and Sr
(Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed four glowing spots on
the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT
Aristarchus was an oval shape with no details seen. It had a ray
extending from the south west rim (normal). The north rim was slightly
blue and the south west rim very very slightly red. At 23:55UT it was
clearing and details showed. At 00:02UT it was clear. Sketches were
provided. Cameron comments that the colours fit Fitton's predictions on
spectral dispersion in our atmosphere from atmospheric inversions. The
brightness measued was 10+ and normal should be 9, and the plain is
4.5. The Moon's altitude at the LeCroy site was 45 deg. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=1418-1420 and weight=5 (1-0 for LeCroy report). The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1989 Aug 17 at UT 01:02-04:20 G. Kolvos (Thesaloniki, Greece,
4"reflector) measured (using photometry) that although there was a
gradual fade over the Moon as the eclipse progressed, there was a 2"%
rise in brightness of Aristarchus.Graphs were submitted and photos.
A.C. Cook supplied CCD images and CCD photometry. A photograph by
Conway (Sun Prarie, WI, USA) at the start of the eclipse reveal a
bright colourless spot (aparently confirmed). The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=373 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1905 at Feb 19 at UT 18:00-19:03 Moye (Montpelier, France) observed
Aristarchus shining as a star in the dark, during a lunar eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=320 and he weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA,
6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing=
excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas,
Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like
pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly
certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in
36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen
later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before
totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be
geom. & instrumental = power effect". Chilton, K.E. reports in RASCJ
that another observer did not report any of what the Greenbelt observers
saw at all?The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth;s shadow beyond the north cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth's shadow beyond the south cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1898 Jan 08 at UT 00:00-01:00 Chrevremont (France?) notcied that
during a lunar eclipse, the mid-eclipse shadow was so dark that details
of the surface disappeared, all except for the Tycho SSW ray . Cameron
comments that it is unsual for that ray to remain when usually the ones
towards Kepler and Aristarchus are the ones to stand out? The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=297 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson,
CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier
obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near
normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag.
or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA
catalog ID #761.
On 1959 Mar 24 at UT 1851 Chernov (Russia) observed the follwing in
Oceanus Procellarum during a lunar eclipse: "During penumbra of ecl.
separate light pts. were sharply g?listing?. Possibly connected with
transparancy of the penumbra. (time given was 0851 UT but must have
been loc. time p.m. penum. phase started at 1756UT & umbral at
1916UT)". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=717 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
In 1902 Oct 17 at UT 04:35-06:00 Seen by S.J. Johson and also in
another report(s) by Brink, Swift, Wilson () observed a
"Dark band, no color, across center of moon dur. ecl. Copernicus
brighter than Tycho. Aristarchus brightest of all. Drawing by Brink &
Wilson at 1725(=0525UT)(Confirm. -- time given=16th at 1635-1800 = 17th
at 0435-0600 on present UT system". The Cameron 1978 vatalog ID=314 and
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1979 Mar 13 (UT not given) an unknown observer (UK?) during a
partial lunar eclipse observed an anomolous brightening in the umbra in
the form of a large diamond shape between mare Serenitatis and the
Moon's limb, just shortly after mid eclipse (UT 21:08).
In 1935 Jul 16 at UT 05:01 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 12"
reflector) "Photos in lunar ecl. indicate a probable fading of Grim.
floor a possible fading of S. tip of Ricc. spot, a possible enlargement
of halo around Linne, a possible, but unlikely darkening of Schick's
dark areas & no effect on Eratosthenes or white spot E. of Webb. Linne
enlargement more pronounced at 1902 ecl. than at any other time. Fading
of Ric. spot was pronounced on May 14, 1938". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=413 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 21:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed that
the dark spot in Riccioli size increased suddenly during a lunar
eclipse as it entered the shadow, before merging with the shadow. The
mid eclipse was at 22:03UT. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=774 and
weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 J.P. Bagby organized a lunar eclipse observing session
in the USA. He recorded 35 bright objects against the Moon, 5 of these
were seen by 3 other observers. J. Mavrogianis and 4 other observers
observed 25 transient luminous objects - mostly stationary yellow
flashes. However another group at Cheyenne noted a 4 sec duration
light. This report is described in H. Hars "The Total Lunar Eclipse of
November 18, 1956", Strolling Astronomer, 11:64, 1957.
On 1906 Feb 08 after a lunar eclipse, Frost and Stebbins determined
that Linne had enlarged by 1" in size.
On 1985 May 05 at UT23:25-23:58 UT P. Moore (Selsey, UK) observed a
yellow tinge on the southern wall of Aristarchus - this was odd because
no colour was seen elsewhere on the Moon. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
271 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1956 Nov 19 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer (Cameron gives an AGU
meeting reference) apparently saw a TLP in Aristarchus crater. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=657 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Littrow 1915 Jan 31 UTC 22:00? Observer: unknown (England?) "6 to 7
spots arranged like a gamma first seen on this nite. (Kuiper atlas.
Rect. 14-c shows spots in form of a 7 or a cap. gamma backwards, but
not l.c. gamma)". NASA catalog weight=0 (almost certainly not a TLP).
NASA catalog ID #349. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 22 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas, Stump, Corral.
Obs. (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector+Moonblink) "Bluing around crater --
vis. in monitor, but not photographable due to clouds." NASA catalog
weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Proclus 1938 Nov 08 UTC 20:00 Observed by Green (England? Seeing =
good) "2 bright spots in Schmidt & Wilkins' craterlets. Was struck by
whitish aspect of parts of floor -- possibly mists. S.wall concealed by
these strong white patches, as if breached ring." NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #443.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 18 UTC 09:54 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness of the area of over a mag. during the nite.
Recorded at Vmag=3.56 first, & a few min(?) later at 4.62. It was .95
mag. brighter (@2.5x) than av. for that age & then returned to
normal." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #762.
On 1989 Feb 22 at UT03:48-03:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3"
refractor, x56, seeing=4/10 and transparency=4) found that the floor of
Proclus was a "uniform grey" shade and the east wall was bright. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=357 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Macrobius 1938 Nov 08 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ?
reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw
phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #
444.
Herodotus 1972 Jul 27 UT 2250-2350 M.Brown (Hutington, UK)
thought that he saw a pseudo peak in the centre of Herodotus.
He could not decide if it was real or an optical illusion.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Aug 08 at OT 07:47-09:00 UT D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA,
3" refractor, x173) "(SS) Piton's all pts were << but nearby plain was
normal. Ridges at 5.3 at B, C, D but 3 alb at B, C, D (norm = 7) but
bearby plain was normal. At A 3, was hazy but ill defined. Parts of mt
brightened but others didn't. Times between brightening were 6-8s.
Similar to seeing fluctuations. In red mt stayed dull & steady. In blue
it blinked." - this is a direct quote from the Cameron 2006 catalog
because it is very difficult to summarize. Louderback comments that the
TLP was still going on at 09:00UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=406 and
the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1990 Aug 08 at UT 07:47-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3"
refractor, x173) reported the following TLP in Promontorium Agarum
(Cape Agarum): "W flank of CA >>, even> Proc. interior." The cameron
2006 catalog ID=406 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Heraclides Point 1948 Oct 19 UTC 22:00 Observed by Moore (England, 12"
reflector?) "Blurred, misty -- La Place was sharp. White diffused
bright spot in S. Iridum close to Heraclides pt." NASA catalog weight=4
(high). NASA catalog ID #512.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 23 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump
(Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink)
"Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to
clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 07:30 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that
age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1965 May 18 at UT 03:00-03:30 Cragg (Mt Wilson?, CA, USA, 6"
refractor?) observed a TLP (no feature nor description given in
the Cameron 1978 catalog) on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=877
and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 09:48 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that
age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1984 Nov 10 at UT19:15-19:50 R. Moseley (Coventry, UK, the Moon's
altitude was low) noticed that the region from the central peak and
over and onto the east wall looked unusual. 8 bands were visible, "two
on E. wall of c.p. strongest, surrounding collar grey increasing
intensely outward. Band at 2 o'clock position was very dark. Bright
spot on W. wall at 4 o'clock position." A sketch was made that
illustrates bands on either side with bright patch. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=252 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 Jan 13 at UT 22:15-23:05 J. Pedler (Bristol, UK, seeing=III and
transparency=excellent, no spurious colour) detected a blue region on
the north of Aristarchus, varying in sharpness/diffuseness. The crater
rim in this region could not be descerned. Eleswhere the crater rim was
normal as too were other features. When a Moon blink device was used,
no colour blink was detected, however through the blue filter the
suspected area was bright and the crater rim indistinct. Whereas
through the red filter the area looked perfectly normal. At 22:30UT the
effect had vanished and everywhere was normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=388 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alphonsus 1972 Jul 29 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (England, UK)
"Orange spot just W. of c.p. on central ridge; circular area @ 15-25km
diam, larger than c.p. Was bright orange then turned orange-brown
toward center. Central 4,5km was darker than rest; bownish-black with
blue-white specks flashing in center. Obscur. there but ridge clear
elsewhere. The dark spot SW of c.p. could not be seentho outside of
color area. Sketch. It had appearance of dome of atm. thicker at
center. Never seen before in 11y. Next nite brighter. NASA catalog
weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1337. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 24 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump
(Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink)
"Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to
clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
On 2002 May 30 at UT02:30-02:44 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) suspected that
Aristarchus crater looked dimmer than normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1895 Sep 07 an unknown observer (Lewis Swift?) observed a pale blue
segment on the upper limb - this was apparently confirmed by Faulkes
(Mem. BAA, 1895). Cameron says that this is probably 1895 Sep 08 at UT
06:00 as Sep 07 is local time. She also infers that "upper limb" is the
southern limb and that Swift was at the Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff,
AZ, USA. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=285 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1983 May 31 at UT03:45-04:30 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) noted
that the whole area of Aristarchus, Herodotus, and Schroter's valley
was both blurred and violet. There was hardly any detail seen inside
the crater. Herodotus could hardly be seen either and Schroter's valley
was totally unrecognizable. A sketch was supplied. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=223 and the weight=3.
Alphonsus 1972 Jul 30 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (UK
using a reflector) "Orange glow, brighter this nite than last
nite. Following nites were cloudy. Aristarchus and Gassendi
were negative." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1338.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.