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.
On 1974 Feb Weith-Knudson (Copenhagen, Denmark, 12" refrlector, x72)
observed a magnitude 7.7 flash (comparison between SAO093043=mag 7,8
and SAO093052 mag=7.5 that happened to lie in the field of view at the
time) in Earthshine. The observer speculates whether this was a lunar
meteorite impact or a reflection from an artificial satellite (or
indeed as Cameron suggests from an Earth meteor?). The cameron 1978
catalog ID=1388 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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 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.
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.
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.
Proclus NW ray 2003 Sep 03 UTC 02:46-03:07 Observed by Haas (Las
Cruces, NM, USA) "The curious reddish edge to the conspicuous bright
ray running N2 from Proclus is seen again (x321, x366 (S=1-3, T=3.5-
2.5). It lies on the SW side of the ray, with no corresponding blue
border on its NE edge. The effect persists as the Moon drifts across
the whole eyepiece field. However at 03:46 (x202) the coloured edge is
not recognized now, but perhaps only because of worse conditions (S=3,
T=2) 12.5" Newtonian reflector used." The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 2010 Apr 20 some time between UT 22:00 and 23:00 I.
Bryukhanov (Minsk, Zeiss Refractor at the Minsk planetarium)
observed an orange-brown tint a little to the west of Zollner
and Kant craters. Apparently images were obtained. ALPO/BAA
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.
Alphonsus 1960 Jan 06 UT 18:00 Observed by Warner and Hole (London,
England, 18" refractor and 24" reflector, Moon blink used) "Red spot.
Hole saw this on several other occasions(indep. confirm)." NASA catalog
weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID 727.
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.
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.
Flash seen in Ptolemaeus (A?) - possibly a meteor. Cameron 1978
catalog weight=1. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=863.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 1989 Jun 12 at UT 21:18-22:25 G. North (Herstmonceaux, UK,
Coude, seeing=V) noted at 21:18UT that Torricelli B was
"barely visible"- possibly this was seeing related. M. Cook
(Frimley, UK, 8" reflector, seeing=IV) found Toricelli B to be
ëxtremely dull - impossible to judge shadows on floor in
contrast to Cens." Holmes (Rockdale, England, UK, 8"
reflector, seeing=II-III) at UT21:30 also found Toricelli B
difficult to find at magnifications less than 200x. Cameron
comments that "Dulling is common on it at high Sun but
illumination doesn't seem to be the cause or related". The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=365 and weight=5.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shadow of central peak barely distinguishable.
Residual wall shadow normal black. Landslip very
conspicuous, 10 deg bright. Cameron 1978 catalog
TLP ID=1040 and weight=4. Cameron 2006 Catalog
Extension ID=12 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 1891 Oct 14 at UT 18:00 Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and
using a 12" reflector, saw is Schroter's Valley and the vicinity
"Varitions in vapor column and visibility of craterlets A, C and F
(Plate B) in early period at Peru. Directional vaporjet towards F
varied but was always continuous. Later, in Musa. There was a break in
it. D was quiescent in early period. (due to change in telescope &
atmosphere ? Time estimated from given colongitude)." Cameron 1978
catalog ID=273 and weight=3. 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Alphonsus (black spot, upland #1) 1965 Oct 08 UT 05:48-08:23 Observed
by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + spectrograph) "Line
depth ratios a/b(H?), c/d (K?) were significantly low for upland #1 &
abnormally high for Alphonsus black spot, but not as pronounced as the
other area was high compared with 23 other areas" NASA catalog weight=5
(very good). NASA catalog ID #899.
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.
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.
In 1959 Nov (Day unknown) at UT 21:15-22:15 Bradford (South Shields,
UK, 15" reflector, x480) observed in Littrow: "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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Helicon A 1977 Feb 03 UT 2009-23:52 Foley and Moore observed the
crater to be changing in brightness. Jewitt and Elms failed to
detect this. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Aristarchus 1969 May 03 UTC 07:00? Observed by Smith, Gallivan
(Corralitos Observatory, Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector, photos) "Bluing
around crater. Visible on monitor, but immeasurable in photos" NASA
catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1125
On 1898 Apr 07 at UT 22:30 Pickering (Cambridge, Mass, USA, 15"
refractor?) observed in Schroter's valley and it's vicinity "Variations
in vapor col. Lge. gap in main column near edge of C. Gap not
previously seen, but fine lines crossing it had. E is still most
conspic. (time est. fr. col. given)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=298
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1980 Sep 25 atUT 20:20-22:14 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, 15"? reflector,
seeing=III) found that Mons Pico was bright and had a reddish glow to
its south west. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=111 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Sep 25 at UT20:20-22:14 P. Moore (Selsey, UK) noticed that the
central craterlet was more visible in red than in blue. There was also
a streak on the floor that was "shifted to S & W." The floor was dark
and Mons Pico was bright. Peters found Plato's floor (and central
craterlet) to be dark, and darker in blue than in red, however he was
suffereing from spurious colour at his observing site. Cameron 2006
catalog ID=111 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Sep 25 at UT 20:20-22:14 Peters (Kent,UK, x240 and x120,
seeing=III) observed Proclus to have an orange tint, however there was
a lot of spurious colour in the area. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=111
and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
2004 Aug 31 UT 22:30-22:35 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) looked at Gassendi
and noted a slight chestnut brown colouration in the dark area on the
crater floor to the north of the central mountain leading to Gassendi
A. It lasted for about two minutes during 22-30 hrs UT to about 22-35
hrs UT (observer unable be more precise). Used 60mm OG x120. Seeing
quite steady trans good. Checked Gassendi again at 23hrs UT to 23-05.
No sign of colour. Also area mentioned earlier seemed lighter now. No
colour on Aristarchus. Plato floor dark -no sign of craterlets. Seeing
good with just slight tremor. Trans good 60mm OG x120 used. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
East of Picard (56E, 15N) 1877 May 29 UT 00:30 Observed by an unknown
observer (in England?) "Bright spot. (nr. sunset, should normally be
faint? as in Kuiper atlas where it is invisible.)" NASA catalog weight=
3. NASA catalog ID #191.
Plato 1965 Sep 12 UT 05:00 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson
Observatort, CA, USA, 60" reflector+spectrometer) "line depth
ratios in spectra a/b (H), c/d (K) were abnormally high compared
with 23 other areas, but not quite as pronounced as other areas
on other dates." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high).
NASA catalog ID 895. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
On 1994 Jan 04 at UT21:00 J. Nibbering (Rosendaal, Netherlands)
obtained a photograph that shows a large crescent of light centred on
Tycho crater, but includes also: Lilius, but not to Clavius. Cameron
suspects strongly that it was caused by camera lens flare. The Cameron
2006 catalog ID=471 and the weight=5. The 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.
Aristarchus appeared dimmer than normal.
This report has an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
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.
On 1963 Nov 10/11 at UT 23:35-00:32 Kopal (Pic du Midi, France, 24"
refractor) observed a TLP in Copernicus. Cameron says that the date
maybe a misprint, should be 11/1/63? - sunset terminator at 25W and
Copernicus in dark. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=782 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Nov 10/11 at UT 23:35-00:32 Kopal (Pic du Midi, France, 24"
refractor) observed a TLP in Kepler. Cameron says that the date maybe a
misprint, should be 11/1/63? - sunset terminator at 25W and Copernicus
in dark. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=782 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=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.
On 1963 Nov 11 at 23:30UT Jacobs (Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 24" refractor,
seeing=very good) observed a reddish-orange colour in Aristarchus
crater and a sparkle in some areas. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3.
The ALPO/BAA weight=3
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.
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.
Bright point on dark part. Cameron 1978
catalog ID=38 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA catalog
weight=4.
On 1912 May 19 at UT 20:50-21:00 Valier (France?, 4" refractor)
observed a small red glowing area near to Promontorium LaPlace (25W
46N). The Caemron 1978 catalog ID=337 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
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 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.
On 1912 May 20 at UT 21:00 Franks (6" refractor) observed the Leibnitz
Mountains? (South Pole area) to have a small red glowing area on the
dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=338 and weight=1.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1933 Mar 30 at UT 20:00 Douillet (France?) observed in the
Aristarchus region: "White. (in the dark part)". The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=404 and the weight=2. 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.
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 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 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.
Mare Crisium 1826 Apr 12 UT 20:00 Observed by Emmett (England?) "Black
moving haze or cloud". NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID
109. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Grimaldi 1969 Jul 19 UT 20:39-20:45 Delaye (France, 25cm
refractor) saw a bright bluish spot near Grimaldi. 20:43 a
flash was seen by Thinon. Delaye saw flashes at 20:44 and
20:45. Between 21:00 and 23:00 (J. M. L.) da Silva (Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, 19.5" refractor) saw a bright spot on the W
(IAU??) of Grimaldi. However there is a bright spot near
Grimaldi, so this maybe normal. NASA ID = 1167. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1975 Dec 08 at UT18:00-20:40 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, Kent,
UK, 12" reflector, x60-x624, seeing II, slight mist) found
Aristarchus to be less well visible than features such as:
Grimaldi, Reiner, Darwin/Byrgius, Kepler, Plato and Sinus
Iridum. Earthshine was exceptionally good tonight and was
orange/red in colour. Photographs were taken and these confirmed
the apparent dullness of Aristarchus. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1990 Mar 31 at UT 21:30 L. Jackson (England, UK?) observed a red
glow in Earthshine in Gassendi as shown in a sketch. Apparently
Gassendi can often show up red colours (according to Cameron) but
rarely is this seen in Earthshine. Foley saw the sketch and suspects
that the location was Gassendi. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=397 and
weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alphonsus area? 1949 Jun 01 UT 22:06 H.P. Wilkins (Kent, UK, 6"
reflector x200) observed a bright white 1 sec stationary (mag
3?) flash in Earthhsine, close to the central meridian, and due
E of Theophilus (potentially in the general area of Alphonsus?).
The flash was approximately 6 km in diameter. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1970 Apr 11 at UT 22:04-23:00 Claudio Pamplona and Jackson
Barbosa(Fortaleza, Brazil, 2" refractor, x160, seeing=fair)
observed an obscuration over Peirce, in particular they could
not see the crater wall and the crater itself was like a black
pit. (Apollo 13 watch). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1238 and
weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1826 Apr 13 UT 20:00 Observed by Emmett (England?) "Black
moving haze or cloud" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID =
109. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1969 May 22 at UT23:20 an unknown observer reported some
brightenings with pulsations in Aristarchus crater, Cameron suspects
atmospheric aberrations. This was during the Apollo 10 watch. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1136 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1970 Apr 12 at UT 22:10-22:40 Censorinus was observed by Jean
Nicolini (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12" reflector, x680). The crater
had a visible reddish hue--gap in bright area on western slope.
Colourless to pink to reddish. Environs also involved.
Photographs were taken. (Apollo 13 watch). Cameron 1978 catalog
TLP ID 1241 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1969 Jul 20 at 22:50-23:15UT Jean Nicolini (Sao Paulo,
Brazil, 12" reflector x430, S=II.5-III.5) saw a weak reddish
area on the north west(east?) wall of Eudoxus crater. An
English Moon Blink device showed it dark in blue and opaque in
red. Reddening remained unchanged while comparing it to
adjacent region and Aristotles. Colour index was toward dirty
orange. Colour most apparent in the good moments of seeing and
disappeared in the poorer moments of seeing, Cameron says that
this is opposite to what was expected if the effect was
atmospheric in origin and no colour was seen in Aristotles.
Apollo 11 watch. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1177 and weight=3.
The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 2005 Jun 13 UT 16:00-17:10 Observed by Julio Lobo
(Campinas, Brazil, 500mm telescope + finder scope) "Glow and
reddishness (pink) seen on circular rim. Also crater was
intensely bright all over. After 16:30 the brightness fades,
returning to normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.