TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: Uruguay - Montevideo



Ill is percentage illumination of the Moon
*Indicates a repeat illumination and libration event to within +/- 1 deg for both
A non-* indicates just repeat illumination to within +/-0.5 deg


2025-Oct-01 UT 01:11-02:50 Ill=60% Proclus observed by Farrant_M on 1967-4-18

     Proclus 1967 Apr 18 UTC 18:40-18:45 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, 
     England, 8" reflector x175) "Crater appeared quite dark, even bright 
     ring was subdued & seemed thicker than normal. Drawing." NASA catalog 
     weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1028. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-01 UT 03:59-04:07 Ill=61% Linne observed by Tacchini on 1868-7-28

     Linne 1868 Jul 28 UT 20:00? Observed by Tacchini (Palermo, Italy) 
     "Shadow not so marked-had a light penumbra, indicated a feeble cavity. 
     Other craters had a black shad. On 29th appeared completely white. 
     Crater normal on 26th. (letter to Madler Sep. 16, 1868)." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #159.


2025-Oct-01 UT 22:17-00:02 Ill=69% Mare_Imbrium observed by Caruso_J on 1979-8-3

     A region of the Mare Imbrium was extremely bright, giving
     a reading of 8 out of 10 on the Elger scale. Cameron notes
     that from photos of the Full Moon, the area appears to
     normally be the brightness of Archimedes floor i.e. 3.5 out
     of 10 on the Elger scale. Atmospheric seeing was excellent
     and the observer could see a lot of fine detail with their
     2.4" and 3" refractors. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=62
     and weight=3.


2025-Oct-02 UT 01:42-03:39 Ill=70% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-2-3

     M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) got an abnormally low brightness reading for
     Proclus, despite nearby Censorinus being normal. Crater Extinction
     Device used. The Cameron 2006 Extension catalog ID was 163 and the 
     weight was 3. The ALPO/BAA weight was 2 too.


2025-Oct-02 UT 04:11-04:50 Ill=71% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 1989-2-16

     On 1989 Feb 16 at UT02:46-03:01 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x140, seeing=6/10) found that the brightness of the rim of 
     Proclus was 9.0 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=354 and the 
     weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-02 UT 21:47-21:49 Ill=78% Gassendi observed by Sims_DM on 1977-5-28

     Gassendi 1977 May 28/29 UT 20:45-21:15 Observed by D. Sims 
     (Dawlish, Devon, UK) saw a hazy area on the south east floor 
     that was normal in red and white light but darker in blue. 
     This was partly confirmed by J-H Robinson (Devon, England, 10" 
     reflector) 21:24-23:12 who saw the south east floor of 
     Gassendi to have a loss of detail - but no colour seen, 
     although at 21:57-21:58 it was slightly brighter in red than 
     in blue briefly. P. Doherty (22:45-23:15) did not see anything 
     ususual. D. Jewitt (22:22-22:55) did not reveal anything 
     ususual, apart from spurious colour. The Cameron 1978 catalog 
     ID=3 and ID=1463. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-02 UT 23:53-01:33 Ill=79% Plato observed by Mobberley_M on 1982-6-2

     Plato 1982 Jun 02 UT 22:00. Mobberley could not see the 
     central craterlet on the floor of Plato tonight. Foley notes 
     that he could only just see the central craterlet on nights of 
     2-5th Jun and it was of reduced in brightness from normal. 
     North reported that the floor seemed nearly black, but 
     brighter in a green filter (x144 magnification used). All 
     three observers compared the Plato area to other areas for 
     reference. All the above seems normal, apart from the floor
     being brighter in the green filter. Cameron 2006 extension 
     catalog ID 170 and weight=5. BAA/ALPO weight=1.


2025-Oct-03 UT 02:24-03:34 Ill=80% Proclus observed by Darling_D on 1989-2-17

     On 1989 Feb 17 at UT00:55 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 
     12.5" reflector, x248) found that the brightness of the rim of 
     Proclus was 9.0, the north west wall to be 9.5, the west wall 
     to be 5.2, and the east wall 8.2 (normal?). The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=355 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-03 UT 03:48-05:28 Ill=80% Torricelli_B observed by North_G on 1990-1-7

     On 1990 Jan 07 at UT 20:20-20:58 G.North (Herstmonceux, UK) thought 
     that he detected dullness in Torricelli B crater - Cameron comments 
     that this cannot be shadow). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=386 and the 
     weight=3. ALPO\/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-03 UT 21:46-23:59 Ill=87% Herodotus observed by Haas_W on 1954-8-11 *

     Observed by Haas (Las Cruces, NM, USA) "Temporary greyness seen in 
     interior shadow." ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-03 UT 21:46-00:00 Ill=87% Deslandres observed by Penzel_E on 1965-5-12

     Deslandre - 1965 May 12 at UT 19:10 E. Penzel 
     (Rodewisch, East Germany) was taking a sequence of images 
     during the impact of the Soviet Lunik 5 (upper stage of the 
     carier rocket?). He  detected a tens of km scale elongated 
     cloud after the impact over a duration of 9.5 minutes. This 
     was near to Deslandre crater. However there are differences 
     between the images elsewhere on the Moon, possibly due to 
     different exposures or some other effects and it is not 100% 
     sure that what he detected was impact debris/cloud?. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-03 UT 21:48-23:01 Ill=87% Mons_Pico observed by Rawstron on 1933-10-1

     On 1933 Oct 01 at UT 03:00 Rawstron (USA, 4" refractor, x330) observed 
     the following in Mons Pico B: "Haze -- much narrower & elongated than 
     on Sep. 1". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=407 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2025-Oct-03 UT 22:37-22:49 Ill=87% Aristarchus observed by Kozyrev on 1955-10-28

     On 1955 Oct 28 at UT00:00? Kozyrev (Crimea, Soviet Union, 50" 
     reflector) detected in Aristarchus Fraunhofer lines in UV spectra that 
     were much narrower than in the solar spectrum. This indicated 
     luminescent glow which overlapped contour(?) lines. Greatest after Full 
     Moon, but fluctuated monthly with no indication of solar activity 
     effect. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=621 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=5.


2025-Oct-03 UT 22:41-23:51 Ill=87% Herodotus observed by Haas_W on 2003-5-13

     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.


2025-Oct-03 UT 22:43-22:55 Ill=87% Mare_Vaporum observed by Taylor_W on 1955-10-28

     On 1955 Oct 28 at UT 00:06 W. Taylor saw a naked eye flash on the Moon 
     in the north east area, on the edge of Mare Vaporum. The flash was 
     intense and radiated to a large area. The duration was 1/4 seconds.


2025-Oct-03 UT 22:59-00:56 Ill=87% Bailly observed by Miles_H on 1965-5-12

     On 1965 May 12 at UT 22:20 H. Miles (UK) found a possible 
     obscuration in Bailly crater. Most of the region was as sharp as 
     normal, but the central area was greyish and blurred. Although 
     the observer concerned considered themselves a non-experienced 
     observer, another BAA Lunar Section observer saw the same 
     effect. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-04 UT 00:06-01:55 Ill=87% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Gray_R on 2004-11-24

     Aristarchus Area 2004 Nov 22 UT 04:58-05:49 Observed by Gray 
     (Winemucca, NV, USA, 152mm f/9 refractor, seeing 4-5, trasparency 4-5, 
     x114, x228) "Blinked Herodotus with Wratten filters Blue 38A and Red 
     25. The illuminated west crater wall stood out brilliantly in blue 
     light, much more so than in white light. This was true also of 
     Aristarchus. Red light did not increase contrasts in Herodotus any more 
     than they were in white light. Shadows in Herodotus appeared as black 
     as the night west of the terminator and remained that way throughout 
     the observing period. No TLP seen in Herodotus tonight. A possible TLP 
     was seen to the west of Herodotus near the terminus of Schroters 
     Valley. It was noted at the beginning of the observing period that 
     there were four very bright spots of light, one near the end of 
     Schroters Valley, the other three grouped together a little farther 
     north. Although not far from the terminator they were definitely east 
     of it. It was noted that all of them nearly vanished in the Blue 38A 
     filter while Aristarchus and the rim of Herodotus gleamed brilliantly. 
     At 5:19UT it was noted that the most brilliant of the four lights, the 
     one near the terminus of Schroters Valley, had faded almost to 
     invisibility in white light. When first seen it had been brighter than 
     Aristarchus. It remained very dim after this through the remainder of 
     the observing period, and was unchanged at 7:35-7:49UT when I again 
     examined the area. The other three bright spots remained brilliant and 
     unchanged."


2025-Oct-04 UT 01:09-02:06 Ill=87% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1956-11-15

     Herodotus 1956 Nov 15 UT 01:05-01:30 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100) "Pseudo c.p. clearly 
     seen est. I=5.5, wratten filters showed it neutral to green, 
     red, & yellow, but duller in blue. Floor est. 2deg, distinctly 
     olive-green. Precise time at 0117 at col. 55.27deg" NASA catalog 
     weight=4. NASA catalog ID #655. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-04 UT 01:35-02:39 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Baumeister on 1973-8-10

     Aristarchus 1973 Aug 10 UTC 20:14 observed by Baumeister 
     (48.63N, 9.25E, 110mm reflector, T=2, S=2) "Orange to red 
     colours at the crater floor disappeared until 21:04" - 
     Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), 
     p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-04 UT 01:56-02:50 Ill=88% Aristarchus observed by Darnella on 1967-4-21

     Aristarchus area 1967 Apr 21 UT 19:00-21:20 Observed by 
     Darnella (Copenhagen, Denmark, 3.5" refractor, S=1-2), 
     Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160), Corralitos 
     Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector with 
     Moonblink) "On exterior wall of Aris., 3 pts. in Cobra Head & 
     banks of valley were star-like & glowing; & Herod. were red. 
     Farrant could not bring hill N. of Herod. into focus. He says
     color was deep red-orange & steady for 3 min. Started at 
     1915h (1916-1925h seeing was too bad) (indep. confirm.). 
     Suspected next nite but bad seeing. Not confirmed by 
     Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1030. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2025-Oct-04 UT 02:01-03:49 Ill=88% Herodotus observed by Hill_H on 1966-11-24

     Herodotus 1966 Nov 24 UT 21:50 H.Hill (UK, 7.25" reflector, 
     x240), seeing 4-6/10, transparancy 4/5) sketched a central white 
     diffuse patch inside the floor of the crater, with a size of 
     about 1/7th the diameter of the crater. The eastern edge of the 
     white patch was encroached by the shadow of the eastern rim. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-04 UT 02:09-04:06 Ill=88% Proclus observed by Farrant_M on 1972-12-17

     Proclus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 18:30 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England, 
     8.5" reflector) "Crater appeared very bright (Apollo 17 Watch)." NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1359.


2025-Oct-04 UT 02:11-03:15 Ill=88% Plato observed by Robinson_JH on 1973-8-10

     Plato 1973 Aug 10 UT 22:45 observed by Robinson (Devon, UK). 
     Observer noticed that the lighter areas on the floor were more 
     distinct in red than in the blue filter. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-04 UT 02:38-04:23 Ill=88% Encke_B observed by Blanco_J on 1990-9-1

     Blanco, J. Vidal, of Gijon, Spain (3" refractor x72)
     noticed an unfamiliar very bright center near to Encke. 
     Cameron suspects that this was Encke B crater
     on the basis that it is a prominent small crater
     near to Encke. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=410
     and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-04 UT 04:59-06:01 Ill=88% Herodotus observed by Bartlett on 1949-11-3

     In 1949 Nov 03 UT 01:06 J.Bartlett (3.5" refractor, x100) noted that 
     the floor of Herodotus was very dark, the east wall was very bright, 
     and the floor contained a central bright peak. The BAA/ALPO weight=3.


2025-Oct-04 UT 05:29-06:01 Ill=88% Aristillus observed by Berger on 1972-12-17

     Aristillus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 21:50-22:20 observed by Berger (51.5N, 9E, 
     60mm refractor, T=2, S=3) "Diffuse bright cloud in the NE corner of the 
     crater" - Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Earth, Moon & Planets, 30 (1984), p53-
     61.


2025-Oct-04 UT 21:46-01:02 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Amery_GW on 1978-4-20 *

     Amery (Reading, England) saw blue in Aristarchus but a photograph did 
     not show the colour. Foley thinks this was spurious colour. Cameron 
     2006 extension catalog ID=27. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-04 UT 21:46-01:02 Ill=93% Promontorium_Laplace observed by Foley_PW on 1978-4-20 *

     Promotorium Laplace: 1978 Apr 20 UT19:30-22:35 Peter Foley 
     observed a tiny yellow-brown region close the tip of the cape, 
     north east of the precipitous west edge, in the face of the 
     north facing slope. The area concerned was diffuse and varied 
     in density despite the surroundings not varying. Foley notcied 
     no colour elsewhere on the Moon, though Amery thought that he 
     saw some in Aristarchus, but Foley thinks this was spurious.
     Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=27 and weight=5.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-04 UT 21:46-22:55 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_R on 1983-12-17

     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. 


2025-Oct-04 UT 21:46-21:50 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by De_Groof on 1987-3-13

     On 1987 Mar 13 at UT02:00-03:00 De Groof (Belgium, 8" reflector x150, 
     seeing=clear) noted that the north west part of Aristarchus had a blood 
     red shimmering filling the whole crater. A video by Mobberley some 18 
     hours later, shows variation in Aristarchus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     301 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-04 UT 22:31-23:42 Ill=94% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Darling_D on 1991-8-23

     Vallis Schroteri 1991 Aug 23 UT 02:19-02:49. Flashing spot at 
     end of SV fluctuated. Herzog, Darling & Weier confirmed spot 
     but not fluctuation. Spot brighter in red than blue, but Cobra 
     Head was bright in blue. No other region was abnormal.


2025-Oct-05 UT 01:25-03:22 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Cross on 1967-11-15

     Aristarchus-Cobra Head, 1967 Nov 15 UT 05:40-06:00 Observed by Cross, 
     Tombaugh (Las Cruces, NM, 12" reflector x800) and Harris (Tucson, AZ), 
     and Dunlap (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector with Moonblink). "Obs. 
     reddish color N. & E. of Aris. & more intense color nr. E.(IAU?) rim of 
     Cobra Head. Red color nr.C.H. confirmed by Tombaugh. Obtained 10 photos 
     between 0543-0549h in 3 spectral bands (blue, yellow, red, & integ. 
     light). No change dur. obs. per. but spot got smaller at moments of 
     good seeing. Isodensitometry of photos. At Corralitos 0152-0155 on 24-
     in image intensifier & filter sys. photoos at 0320-0330h. Harris at 
     Tucson got spectra. Neither of latter 2 show anything unusual. Its 
     edges were nebulous even at best seeing. Size @ that of Cobra's Head." 
     NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1053.


2025-Oct-05 UT 01:48-03:32 Ill=94% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1978-8-16

     Peter Foley (Kent, UK, 8" reflector, seeing=II) noticed that
     the floor beneath the north wall, and the area over the north
     wall were indistinct (almost out of focus). Despite looking
     elsewhere in the crater and surrounds, no other blurring
     (obscuration of detail) could be seen, indeed everywhere else
     was sharp and detailed. Foley tried several eyepieces but this
     made no difference. He used a crater extinction device but
     found no variations in brightness. There was a slight
     darkening when he used a red filter in the Moon Blink device.
     The obscuration effect weakened between UT20:56 and 21:10,
     was difficult to see at 21:13 and had finished by 00:15.
     Patrick Moore (12" reflector, Dublin, Ireland) saw nothing 
     unusual when he started observing at UT 22:00. Cameron says 
     "Photos marked at location of phenomenon". Cameron 2006 
     extension catalog ID=37 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-05 UT 03:01-04:58 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1979-8-6

     Aristarchus normal in red and blue filters however the
     Cobra Head part of Schroter's Valley was brighter in blue.
     Indeed it was very dull in red - Louderback says that this
     was not surprising as the whole areas around Aristarchus is
     brighter in blue. Louderback is an experienced observer
     of the Aristarchus area of more than 10 years. Cameron 2006
     extended catalogID=63 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-05 UT 05:11-06:31 Ill=95% Plato observed by Schmidt_J on 1873-4-10

     Plato 1873 Apr 10 UTC 21:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece, 6" 
     refractor) "Under high sun, 2 faint clouds in E. part of crater."


2025-Oct-05 UT 22:10-23:48 Ill=98% Helicon observed by Caruso_J on 1979-8-7

     The area west of Helicon not visible despite the area being 
     fairly bright at Full Moon time. This area was a very bright 
     patch one night. Cameron notes: comensurability of Full Moon & 
     Perigee. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=64 and weight=3. 
     Seeing=7 and transparency=4. 2.4" refractor used. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-05 UT 22:16-23:41 Ill=98% Moretus observed by Webb_TW on 1871-12-25

     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.


2025-Oct-05 UT 22:27-22:34 Ill=98% Madler observed by Haas_W on 1940-8-17

     Madler 1940 Aug 17 UT 06:45 (Cameron gives 07:30 but Haas says 
     this is wrong) Observed by Haas (New Mexico?, USA, 12" 
     reflector?) Bright spot on S. rim had I=5.8 on this date but 
     8.9 on Aug. 17, when observing conditions were similar (see #
     473). NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #470. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-06 UT 00:10-02:24 Ill=98% Plato observed by Haas_W on 1937-7-22 *

     Plato 1937 Jul 22 UT 06:20 Observed by Haas (Alliance, Ohio, 
     USA, 12" reflector?) "Floor distinctly greenish, but was gray on 
     June 23, 1937 at 0430 & col.84 (normal?)" NASA catalog weight=4 
     (high). NASA catalog ID #421. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-06 UT 00:56-02:51 Ill=98% Plato observed by Chapman on 1982-6-5

     On 1982 Jun 05 at 22:00? UT, Chapman (UK, using a 12" reflector), again 
     using a x2 yellow filter, noticed that the central craterlet 
     detectabilty changed such that sometimes it was visible and sometimes 
     not. Foley (Kent, UK)noticed that the central craterlet could only just 
     be seen between June 2 to June 5 and was much less discernable than 
     during the previous lunation. No CED brightness measurements made. The 
     floor of Plato was noted to be very dark though. Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=172 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-06 UT 02:26-04:20 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Weresuik on 1965-5-15

     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.


2025-Oct-06 UT 02:40-03:55 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Conway_A on 2024-2-23

     Aristarchus. 2024 Feb 23 UT 19:22. A.Conway (Bootle, UK - 20cm 
     Newtonian (dobsonian), 9mm Plossl eyepiece, Samsung A33 mobile 
     phone camera, 36 sec AVI file at 30fps, seeing probably 
     average-good). Noticed a blue tinge on northern rim of the 
     crater. This is probably normal, but we are flagging this up 
     as a weight 1 TLP, in order to obtain some repeat illumination 
     observations and confirm that the strength of the blueness is 
     normal.


2025-Oct-06 UT 04:51-06:02 Ill=99% Madler observed by Gray_R on 2005-10-17

     Madler 2005 Oct 17 UT 04:14-05:28 Observed by Robin Gray (Winnemucca, 
     NV, USA, 152mm refractor, x228, x343, S=5-8 and T=5-6) "Very bright 
     pinpoint spot seen towards end of observing period on east crater wall, 
     lasting 1 min in duration. Brighter than other spots, possibly 8.5-9 on 
     the Elger scale. The spot was not seen earlier during the long 
     observing session." An ALPO report. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-06 UT 05:19-06:57 Ill=99% Madler observed by Haas_W on 1940-9-16

     Madler 1940 Sep 16 UT 02:10 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? USA, 
     12"  reflector?) "Bright spot on S. rim was I=5.8 comp. with 8.9 
     on Aug 17 (see #470)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #
     473. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-06 UT 23:32-00:35 Ill=100% Tycho observed by Fock on 1919-11-7

     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.


2025-Oct-06 UT 23:48-00:59 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Theiss on 1973-8-13

     Aristarchus 1973 Feb 15 UTC 17:07-19:31 Observed by Theiss (located at 
     51N 5.67E) "area 4-5 diameters of Aristarchus were coloured clearly 
     yellow-red" 120mm reflector used. Ref Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon 
     and Planets Vol 30 p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-07 UT 00:43-02:16 Ill=100% Kepler observed by Wildey on 1962-7-17

     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.


2025-Oct-07 UT 00:55-02:06 Ill=100% Plato observed by Livesey_R on 1973-8-13

     Plato 1973 Aug 13 UT 22:25-22:35 observed by Pedler (Devon, UK). 
     Observer noticed a slight blink on a lighter patch on the floor 
     just beneath the south(?) rim using Moon blink filters. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-07 UT 02:55-04:28 Ill=100% Kepler observed by Wildey on 1962-7-17

     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.


2025-Oct-07 UT 03:18-04:07 Ill=100% Tycho observed by Chrevremont on 1898-1-8

     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.


2025-Oct-07 UT 03:49-05:43 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Coates_J on 1978-8-18

     On 1978 Aug 18 at UT 22:00 Coates (England?, UK, 3" refractor, 
     seeing=II) found that the inner bands of Aristarchus were hard to see, 
     this was odd because the seeing conditions were good and he usually 
     sees them? However he did not believe that there was any obscuration 
     going on. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=37 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-07 UT 04:48-06:29 Ill=100% Moon observed by deMoraes on 1893-4-1

     On 1893 Apr 01 at UT 22:00 deMoraes of the Azores, Portugal, saw a 
     shaft of light projecting from the Moon. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=280 
     and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-07 UT 08:41-08:42 Ill=100% Aristarchus observed by Coates_J on 1973-11-10 *

     Aristarchus 1973 Nov 10 UTC 20:00? Observed by Coates (England, 8" 
     reflector x200, Moon at gigh altitude above horizon). "Attracted to 
     crater because of an orange hue extending towards Herod. Has seen this 
     at other times. Thinks not a LTP, but actual color on ground."NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1381.


2025-Oct-08 UT 00:45-02:11 Ill=99% Littrow observed by Unknown_English_Observer on 1915-1-31

     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.


2025-Oct-08 UT 00:45-02:14 Ill=99% Proclus observed by Bartlett on 1955-11-1

     Proclus 1955 Nov 01 UTC 02:50-03:05 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, 
     MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100, S=6, T=5) "Proc. D normally 5 deg bright 
     was vis. tonite only in blue light, whereas usually is vis. in 
     integrated light. However at col. 110.5 deg it was a dark spot (see #
     816) C.p. tonite was normal 5 deg bright but in Oct. lun. was dark". 
     NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #625. Note Proclus D does 
     not refer to the crater Proclus D as defined by the IAU, but probably 
     to a spot inside the crater that Bartlett designated D!


2025-Oct-08 UT 00:45-01:12 Ill=99% Copernicus observed by Rawlings_G on 1978-4-23

     On 1978 Apr 23 at UT20:35 (Rawlings, UK, finderscope, x50) 
     observed a bright flash (~0.3 sec duration) near to Copernicus (20W, 
     9N) with rays to the south east whilst he looked through a finder 
     scope. Moore, who studied the drawing, suggests that the area of the 
     flash was near Copernicus. However Cameron says this cannot be the case 
     if the flash was in darkness as mentioned in the BAA Lunar Section 
     circular. She comments that it might have been a meteor? The Cameron 
     2005 catalog ID=28 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-08 UT 01:15-01:32 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Thomas on 1970-2-22

     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.


2025-Oct-08 UT 04:24-05:44 Ill=98% Mare_Crisium observed by Wildey on 1962-7-18

     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.


2025-Oct-08 UT 06:16-07:47 Ill=98% Aristarchus observed by Louderback_D on 1992-7-16

     On 1992 Jul 16 at UT 03:32-09:31 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor, x134) detected yellow on the southern rim of Aristarchus, 
     and the colour looked "darker" through a yellow filter and the region 
     was "duller" than normal. The region was 1 intesnsity step brighter on 
     the 2nd measurement, "on all points in it". The comet tail-like ray had 
     3 sections and was "mottled" in appearance. Finally the Cobra Head 
     region had possible variations in brightness. The cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=451 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.  


2025-Oct-08 UT 06:36-07:47 Ill=98% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1940-9-18

     Gassendi 1940 Sep 18 UTC 03:15 Observed by Haas (New Mexico? 12" 
     ? reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor had I=6.1, 
     but I=6.7 & 8.6 on other nites. (same ph. see #469, 472 & 475)" 
     NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #474. ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2025-Oct-08 UT 06:44-07:47 Ill=98% Picard observed by Ingall on 1864-10-16

     East of Picard 1864 Oct 16/17 UT 23:00-01:00? Observed by 
     Ingall (Camberwell ?, UK) "Remarkable bright spot" NASA 
     catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #135. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-09 UT 02:13-02:37 Ill=94% Plato observed by Gledhill on 1870-2-17

     Plato 1870 Feb 18 UTC 00:00? Observed by Gledhill (Halifax, England, 
     9" refractor) "Illum. of another group of craters different from group 
     in Aug. & Sep. obs. (date is F18 if phase is similar to Ap 1870)
     NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #164.


2025-Oct-09 UT 02:13-03:15 Ill=94% Mare_Crisium observed by Wildey on 1962-7-19

     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.


2025-Oct-09 UT 02:45-04:42 Ill=94% Plato observed by Haas_W on 1938-6-15

     Plato 1938 Jun 15 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12?" 
     reflector) "NW. end of floor had intensity I=2.0, but on 7/15/38, I=
     3.7, conditions similar." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID 
     #439.


2025-Oct-09 UT 04:06-05:39 Ill=94% Unknown observed by Cragg on 1965-5-18

     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.


2025-Oct-09 UT 04:31-05:33 Ill=94% Mare_Crisium observed by Wildey on 1962-7-19

     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.


2025-Oct-09 UT 05:17-07:09 Ill=94% Aristarchus observed by Pedler_J on 1990-1-13

     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.


2025-Oct-09 UT 07:50-08:13 Ill=93% Mare_Crisium observed by Eysenhard on 1774-7-25

     Four bright spots seen in Mare Crisium. There was also peculiar 
     behaviour of the terminator. Source: Midlehurst 1968 catalog TLP ID=16. 
     Ref Web 1962 p62-76. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-11 UT 05:12-05:27 Ill=77% Romer observed by Darling_D on 1979-8-12

     On 1979 Aug 12 at UT07:00-10:35 D. Darling and wife (Sun Prarie, WI, 
     USA, 12.5" reflector, x342, photos, S=9/10) observed a cigar shaped 
     protruberance in Romer crater that cast a 32km long shadow, nestled in 
     a valley rille next to Romer. This was a confirmed observation. The 
     effect persisted intil sunset. The top of the object and two points on 
     the crater rim were reflecting the Sun's rays. "Top of obj. & 2 pts on 
     crater rim reflected suns rays. It was as high as the crater rim 
     whereas the rill wall was not. Took photos. he has studied this area 
     and never saw such a phenom before. Photos did not show it". The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=65 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-11 UT 05:41-06:54 Ill=77% Aristillus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-3

     Aristillus 1939 Sep 03 UT 05:00 Observed by Haas? (New 
     Mexico?) "Dark area in W. part of floor was I=4.0, comp. with 
     I=1.3, & I=3.7 (see #450, & #454). Used different telescope, 
     but can't explain diff. in albedo, since phase is similar in 2 
     & dist. from term. similar in all (normal?)." NASA catalog 
     weight=4. NASA catalog ID #459. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-11 UT 07:32-09:10 Ill=76% Aristarchus observed by Dachille on 1957-10-13

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


2025-Oct-11 UT 08:24-09:10 Ill=76% Puiseux observed by Madej_P on 1979-7-14

     On 1979 Jul 14 at UT 00:24-01:10 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 15cm 
     reflector, x35, x52, x73 and x110, seeing IV-V, transparency very 
     good). Note that the observing date was also written as Jul 18th in the 
     original report? Puiseaux was very clear in white light, but could not 
     see the cenrtral peak. The central peak though was visible through a 
     Waretten 15 (yellow) filter. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-12 UT 06:24-06:39 Ill=66% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-9-14

     Eratosthenes 1976 Sep 14 UTC 04:24 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4.5" reflector, 45-300x, S=6, T=3 hazy) "Pseudo shadow F 
     disappeared & wall here is same intensity as whole inner crater wall, =
     4deg. No change in X, X3 or X2 (4 deg much brighter than normal)." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). Cameron c1978 atalog ID=1453 and weight=4. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-12 UT 07:28-07:33 Ill=66% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1956-7-28

     Aristarchus 1956 Jul 28 UT 05:20-05:55 Observed by Bartlett 
     (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5" reflector, x180, S=5, T=4) "Vivid blue-
     viol. gl. on c.p., band across E. floor, & EWBS, E. & NE wall". 
     N.B. The effect had vanished by 07:20UT. NASA catalog weight=4. 
     NASA catalog ID 646. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-13 UT 05:40-08:13 Ill=55% Unknown observed by Markov on 1964-1-6 *

     On 1964 Jan 06 at 02:00? Markov and Khoshlova (Russia) observed 
     anomalous IR radiation on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and 
     weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-13 UT 07:14-08:40 Ill=54% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-13 UT 08:52-09:08 Ill=54% Kepler observed by deBerard on 1966-12-4

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


2025-Oct-14 UT 07:48-07:59 Ill=44% Copernicus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-6

     Copernicus 1939 Sep 06 UTC 06:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12" 
     reflector) "Dark area at foot of N. inner wall had I=4.8 comp. with I=
     1.8 in #451. (same phase so a real difference)." NASA catalog weight=4 
     (good). NASA catalog ID #460.


2025-Oct-14 UT 07:48-08:38 Ill=43% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-15 UT 08:13-08:28 Ill=33% Aristarchus observed by Moseley_R on 1983-12-28

     On 1983 Dec 28 at UT03:30-05:00 Moseley (Covington, England, UK, 
     seeing=V-IV and transparency=good) detected some detail within the 
     shadow under good moments of seeing. The external brightness was 
     extended to the east wall at a clock position of 9 O'clock, but did not 
     go outside the rim. It was less bright at the 11 O'clock position. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=236 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-15 UT 08:28-09:05 Ill=33% Puiseux observed by Madej_P on 1979-7-18

     On 1979 Jul 18 at UT 00:24-01:10 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 15cm 
     reflector, x35, x52, x73 and x110, seeing IV-V, transparency very 
     good). Note that the observing date was also written as Jul 14th in the 
     original report? Puiseaux was very clear in white light, but could not 
     see the cenrtral peak. The central peak though was visible through a 
     Wratten 15 (yellow) filter. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-15 UT 08:13-08:37 Ill=33% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-17 UT 08:55-09:03 Ill=15% Posidonius observed by Dzapiashvili on 1956-7-3

     On 1956 Jul 30 at UT 19:13 Dzapiashvili (Pulkova, Russia) observed the 
     following in Posidonius: "Short term sharp changes in polarization in 
     crater (in ashen light)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=643 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=5.


2025-Oct-20 UT 08:23-08:31 Ill=1% Earthshine: Orionids: ZHR=25 vel=65km/s

2025-Oct-23 UT 22:02-22:31 Ill=5% Aristarchus observed by Kater_H on 1821-2-4

     1821 Feb 04 UT 17:30 "a light shone out on the Moon -- a bright 
     point of light in the lunar crater Aristarchus, which was 
     in the dark at the time. It was seen, upon the 4th and the 7th 
     of February, by Capt. Kater (An. Reg., 1821-689); and upon the 
     5th by Dr. Olbers (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(25) It was a light like 
     a star, and was seen again, May 4th and 6th, by the Rev. M. Ward 
     and by Francis Bailey (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(26) At Cape Town, 
     nights of Nov. 28th and 29th, 1821, again a star-like light was 
     seen upon the Moon (Phil. Trans., 112-237).(27). ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2025-Oct-23 UT 22:02-22:31 Ill=5% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Jackson_JG on 1882-7-17

     On 1882 Jul 17 (UT not given) J.G. Jackson (6" reflector) 
     observed a perculiar cloud on the western edge of mare Crisium 
     which had a feathery appearance. This reference comes from 
     Corliss. According to the Cameron catalog it had a similar misty 
     aspect to that seen by Jackson on May 22 (#232), but even 
     greater in extent of the mt. ranges it covered. (Old Moon is now 
     Moon's arms?). Cameron 1978 Catalog weight=3 and TLP ID No.=234. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA (12.5" 
     reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), saw Aristarchus 
     as the brightest feature in Earthshine glowing at about magnitude 5-6 
     with a sea-blue colour, against the darker background of Earthshine. 
     Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=294 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Copernicus observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA (12.5" 
     reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), saw Copernicus, 
     Delambra and Tycho ray looked like a glowing aurora streamer (confirmed 
     by photos from Ossola (of Switzerland). Copernicus brightness less than 
     Aristarchus, against the darker background of Earthshine. Cameron 2006 
     extension catalog ID=294 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Delambre observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA (12.5" 
     reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), saw Copernicus, 
     Delambra and Tycho ray looked like a glowing aurora streamer (confirmed 
     by photos from Ossola (of Switzerland). Delambra brightness less than 
     Aristarchus, against the darker background of Earthshine. Cameron 2006 
     extension catalog ID=294 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Manilius observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA 
     (12.5" reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), 
     saw Manilius glowing sea-blue in brightness, matching Menelaus in 
     brightness, but less than Aristarchus, against the darker 
     background of Earthshine. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=294 
     and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Menelaus observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA 
     (12.5" reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), 
     saw Manilius glowing sea-blue in brightness, matching Manilius in 
     brightness, but less than Aristarchus, against the darker 
     background of Earthshine. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=294 
     and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-23:17 Ill=10% Tycho observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-2

     On 1987 Feb 02 at UT 00:15 D. Darling of Sun Prairre, WI, USA (12.5" 
     reflector x70, seeing=excellent and Transparemcy=4/10), saw Copernicus, 
     Delambra and Tycho ray looked like a glowing aurora streamer (confirmed 
     by photos from Ossola (of Switzerland). Tycho brightness less than 
     Aristarchus, against the darker background of Earthshine. Cameron 2006 
     extension catalog ID=294 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:03-22:22 Ill=10% Promontorium_Olivium observed by Rodriguez_H on 1988-2-20

     On 1988 Feb 20 at UT22:25-22:34 H. Rodriguez Moreira (Fortaleza, 
     Brazil, 4" refractor) observed a rapid rise in brightness at 
     22:25UT in Promintorium Olivium. About 4 minutes after this the 
     brighness fluctuated 3 times and the TLP faded in 9 minutes 
     after it started, returning everything to normal. "Bluish light 
     point on darkside of it" - apparently a Greek observer (Aguirre) 
     observed a flash but no date was given. The Cameron 2006 catalog 
     ID=317 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:17-23:26 Ill=10% Aristarchus observed by Olbers on 1821-2-5

     In 1821 Feb 05 at UT18:00? Garding (Breman, Germany, x132) saw a cloudy 
     spot in Aristarchus crater. Olbers (Breman, Germany, x44 refractor) 
     though thought this description was due to the magnification used, 
     however they themselves did report a 6th magnitude star (Mems. 
     R.A.S., 1-159).(25). 3-4'in diameter. Browne (England) also saw the 
     event. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=84 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=4.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:17-23:14 Ill=10% Aristarchus observed by Wick on 1968-12-23

     On 1968 Dec 23 at UT 01:30-01:56 Wick (Rapid City, SD, USA) noted 
     Aristarchus as 9-10-8th magnitude, dimming and brightening. Pulsating 
     was a pin point. 5-7 sec bluish-green at 01:36-01:56. Lehmann (Rapid 
     City, SD, USA) saw an increase near the centre at 01:56UT (Cameron says 
     confirmation?). At 02:00-02:30 UT Kohlenberger Fullerton, CA, USA) saw 
     Aristarchus B bright and prominent, 1/2 magnitude, gradually brighter 
     than before; then diminished 1, 1/2 magnitude. C. Harris (CA, USA) at 
     02:00-02:30UT saw gradual brightenings, 4-5sec to come up of whole 
     crater (Cameron Suggests confirmation).Schroter's valley was almost 
     same brightness but Aristarchus got brighter then dimmed. Cameron says 
     that these observations were during the Apollo 8 watch. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=1108 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:23-00:49 Ill=10% Aristarchus observed by Lecuona on 1964-3-16 *

     On 1964 Mar 26 at UT 23:58 Lecuona (Madison, New Jersey, USA, x225, 
     seeing = good) observed a sudden red low on the south west rim of 
     Aristarchus in the dark part of the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
     803 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:47-23:26 Ill=10% Grimaldi observed by Harris on 1968-12-23

     On 1968 Dec 23 at UT 02:00-02:30 C. Harris (CA, USA) saw the south east 
     quadrant of Grimaldi brighten up 3-4 times on "rim & area elliptical 
     out SE". This was confirmed by Wilmington. No changes seen in India
     at UT 14:00-16:00 by Sinvhal (Kodai Kanal, India) - though cameron does 
     not state excatly whether they were looking at Grimaldi, Aristarchus or 
     elsewhere on the Moon. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=1108 and weight=5. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-24 UT 22:34-23:28 Ill=10% Earthshine: Leo Minorids: ZHR=2 vel=62km/s

2025-Oct-25 UT 22:04-23:05 Ill=16% Cruger observed by Johnson_LT on 1951-12-3

     Mare Tranquilitatis 1951 Dec 01 UT 01:08 L.T. Johnson (USA) 
     suspected a flash near Cruger in Earthshine. Not sure whether 
     stationary or moving. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:04-23:38 Ill=16% Aristarchus observed by Unknown_Observer on 1961-4-19

     On 1961 Apr 19 at UT 20:00? an unknown observer reported in Aristarchus 
     a light flash for 15 seconds. Cameron suspects a meteor? The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=735 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:04-23:32 Ill=16% Mare_Crisium observed by de_Carlo_J on 1987-2-3

     On 1987 Feb 03 at 00:30UT J. de Carlo (Little Falls, NJ, USA, 4.5" 
     refractor, x260, x350, seeing-very good) observed a very bright yellow 
     light in the centre of Mare Crisium (near a raised crevice), almost 
     like a "gigantic nuclear bomb explosion "which expanded (to 1/8th the 
     diameter of mare Crisium) and then reduced in size. The flare fickered 
     at a rate of 1/10s. apparently the edge of this TLP looked rough, 
     almost like emittyed debris. The TLP was fixed in position on the Moon. 
     TLP confirmed by observer's father. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=295 and 
     the weight=3. the ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:04-01:30 Ill=16% Aristarchus observed by Hather_M on 2002-2-16 *

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


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:15-23:40 Ill=16% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1981-4-8

     On 1981 Apr 08 at UT 21:45-22:00 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) 
     found Aristarchus to be very bright, blue and variable. For example a 
     CED brightness measurement at 21:45 was 0.5 and at 22:00 was 0.2. He 
     also saw some white flashes on the eastern wall lasting each 2 sec in 
     duration, Cameron 2006 catalog ID=128 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:18-00:14 Ill=16% Aristarchus observed by Amery_GW on 1981-6-6

     On 1981 Jun 06 at UT 21:30 G.W. Amery (Reading, UK, 10" reflector, 
     seeing III) observed that Aristarchus was "quite distinctly even in 
     twilight & Moon's altitude. Remaining dark areas were just visible".
     The 2006 Cameron catalog ID=142 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:21-23:33 Ill=16% Aristarchus observed by Kater_H on 1821-2-6

     On 1821 Feb 06 at UT 18:00-19:00 At 18:00UT H. Kater (London, UK), 
     Olbers (Bremen, Germany), Browne (UK), commented that Aristarchus 
     looked like a 6-7th magnitude lumninous star, some 3-4' in diameter. At 
     19:00UT Aristarchus looked like a cloudy spot according to Ward and 
     Bailley (England, large telescope, x80). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
     84-85 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-25 UT 23:24-00:21 Ill=17% Aristarchus observed by Fallows on 1821-11-28

     Observer: Fallows Observing site: Cape Town, South Africa. Cameron 1978 
     catalog describes the event as: Bright 8th magnitude star-like point.
     A more detailed account is as follows: Early in the year 1821 -- and a 
     light shone out on the moon -- a bright point of light in the lunar 
     crater Aristarchus, which was in the dark at the time. It was seen, 
     upon the 4th and the 7th of February, by Capt. Kater (An. Reg., 1821-
     689); and upon the 5th by Dr. Olbers (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(25) It was 
     a light like a star, and was seen again, May 4th and 6th, by the Rev. 
     M. Ward and by Francis Bailey (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(26) At Cape Town, 
     nights of Nov. 28th and 29th, 1821, again a star-like light was seen 
     upon the moon (Phil. Trans., 112-237).(27).Cameron 1978 catalog ID=91 
     and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-25 UT 23:32-00:21 Ill=17% Promontorium_Heraclides observed by Caroche on 1797-3-2

     In 1797 Mar 02 at UT 19:00? Caroche (France?) observed "a volcano on 
     the Moon near Promontorium Heraclides". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=76 
     and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2025-Oct-25 UT 23:41-00:21 Ill=17% Aristarchus observed by Kohlenberger on 1968-12-24

     On 1968 Dec 24 at UT 03:00-06:00 Kohlenberger (Fullerton, CA, USA), C. 
     Harris (CA?, USA), and Bunton (Hawaii) observed in Aristarchus: 
     "Brightening at times, very active. Arist. a star-like; both 
     brightening simultaneously, pulsing from 0300-0306 & starlike at N. 
     side at 0323 (Kohlenberger). Harris saw Aris. brightening at times. 
     (Confirm. ?), Bunton saw nothing unusual (0300-0600) (alerted for tidal 
     predict. by Middlehurst? apollo 8 watches)". The Cameron 1978 catalog 
     ID=1109 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-25 UT 22:35-00:23 Ill=17% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-26 UT 22:05-22:39 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Joulia on 1931-2-22

     On 1931 Feb 22 at UT 20:30 Joulia (Castelnaudary, Aude, France?) 
     observed in the Aristarchus region: "Reddish-yellow glimmer of light, 
     very variable with nearly complete extinction. (similar to Herschel's 
     1787 & Tempel's 6/10/1866 obs.)". The Cameron 1978 atalog ID=399 and 
     weight=3.


2025-Oct-26 UT 22:36-23:44 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Taboada on 1968-12-25

     On 1978 Dec 25 at UT 02:00 Taboada (Mexico) noticed that Aristarchus 
     appeared to brighten in the dark though less intensely than Copernicus 
     and Kepler (Cameron comments: älso brightening?). Alerted for tidal 
     predictions by Middlehurst - Apollo 8 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog 
     ID=1111 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-26 UT 22:43-00:24 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1979-6-30

     On 1979 Jun 30 at UT0246-0319 D. & D. Darling (Sun Praire, WL, USA, 
     12.5" reflector, 80x and 150x, S=5/10). A weak blue glow seen in the 
     Aristarchus region. It was fainter than that in May 1979 but was 
     relatively easier to see. There was one "streamer" going south and 
     another to the south west, and then smaller ones within the crater. 
     These streamers started to fade from view at 03:04UT and the blow glow 
     changed to a blow spot and Aristarchus became normal by 03:19 UT. 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=56 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-26 UT 23:11-00:44 Ill=24% Mare_Crisium observed by Cassini_GD on 1672-2-3

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


2025-Oct-26 UT 23:19-00:32 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Fallows on 1821-11-29

     Observer: Fallows Observing site: Cape Town, South Africa. Cameron 1978 
     catalog describes the event as: Bright star-like point.
     A more detailed account is as follows: Early in the year 1821 -- and a 
     light shone out on the moon -- a bright point of light in the lunar 
     crater Aristarchus, which was in the dark at the time. It was seen, 
     upon the 4th and the 7th of February, by Capt. Kater (An. Reg., 1821-
     689); and upon the 5th by Dr. Olbers (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(25) It was 
     a light like a star, and was seen again, May 4th and 6th, by the Rev. 
     M. Ward and by Francis Bailey (Mems. R.A.S., 1-159).(26) At Cape Town, 
     nights of Nov. 28th and 29th, 1821, again a star-like light was seen 
     upon the moon (Phil. Trans., 112-237).(27).Cameron 1978 catalog ID=92 
     and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-26 UT 23:25-00:19 Ill=24% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-9

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


2025-Oct-26 UT 22:36-01:15 Ill=25% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-27 UT 02:24-02:37 Ill=25% Aristarchus observed by Davis_H on 1988-11-14 *

     On 1988 Nov 14 at UT 17:25-18:30 H. Miles (St. Minver, 
     Cornwall, England, UK, 5"refractor? x60 and x120) found 
     Aristarchus to be a white ill-defined circular patch. At 
     17:45UT it was a lot brighter (Cameron comments that this 
     might have something to do with sky darkness). In contrast, 
     Copernicus was just seen as a white patch and the Jura 
     mountains could be seen (not as bright). Aristarchus grew 
     brighter over time and there was a bright point on the west 
     wall (seen at x60 and x120). Ït was fainter at 1854 & < At 
     1830. (Foley) said Earthshine cond. Superb with many regions 
     clearly seen, but Aris. was dull. (Cooks) in hazy condition 
     could not detect Aris." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=338 and 
     weight=0. The ALPO weight=1.   


2025-Oct-27 UT 22:06-00:44 Ill=33% Theophilus observed by Cross on 1966-1-28 *

     Theophilus 1966 Jan 28 UTC 01:24-03:45 Observed by Cross & 
     Ariola (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" reflector, x300, S=6-4, T=4, "3 
     red patches appearing and dissappearing at different times. 
     Obscurred at sunrise on it. Later, red patch appeared on the 
     floor." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #920. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2025-Oct-27 UT 22:06-23:20 Ill=33% Ross_D observed by Harris on 1967-12-8

     Ross D 1967 Dec 8 UT 02:30-02:40 Observer: Harris (Tucson?, 
     AZ?), colourless bright area SW of Ross D with repeated 
     condensations that appeared then dissipated in thirty seconds to 
     a minute. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-27 UT 22:06-23:31 Ill=33% Proclus observed by Gray_R on 2003-2-8

     Proclus 2003 February 8,2003 UTC 02:09-03:07 Observed by Gray 
     (Winnemucca, NV, USA, 152mm F9 refractor Seeing 6-7, Transparency 6 
     305x) "Blinked Proclus with Wratten Red 25 and Blue 38A filters. 
     Features seen through the red filter were basically seen with the same 
     degree of clarity as in white light, in the case of sunlit walls, maybe 
     a little bit better in the red. With the Blue 38A filter only the 
     brightest part of the crater walls (north end) was visible-the rest of 
     Proclus was dark shadow. At 3:07UT I compared the brightest parts of 
     Proclus with Censorinus and Dionysius. The brightest parts of Proclus 
     and Dionysius were comparable. Censorinus was much less bright than 
     either of the above craters-the halo and crater were much faded over 
     its usual brilliant appearance. Both Censorinus and Censorinus A
     were visible as distinct craters at 114x. The black shadow covering the 
     east 40% of Proclus last night had broken up into three patches 
     separated from each other by lighter bands. These were confined to
     the east crater wall. Only the central patch was black, the other two 
     were considerably lighter. Running along the southwest edge of the 
     crater floor of the crater floor appeared to be a hill to the north
     of which was a less elevated plateau. As the observing period 
     progressed part of the brilliantly illuminated north crater wall 
     developed a darker area which gradually became more prominent. As
     the sun is getting higher I would expect shadows and dark areas to 
     diminish-what was happening here is unknown. However, this is not an 
     unusual event for this part of Proclus". The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-27 UT 22:06-23:31 Ill=33% Ross_D observed by Mt_Wilson on 2018-6-19

     2018 Jun 19 UT 04:00 G. Cross, using a 60" f/16 Cass, Strehl > 
     0.9, under descent seeing conditions, found that the ghost 
     crater was not visible - was this an obscuration or just 
     normal apeparance? ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-27 UT 23:54-01:40 Ill=33% Theophilus observed by Dieke on 1964-5-18

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


2025-Oct-28 UT 00:14-01:33 Ill=33% Aristarchus observed by Fallows on 1821-11-30

     On 1891 Nov 30 at UT23:00 Observer: Fallows Observing site: Cape Town, 
     South Africa. Cameron 1978 catalog describes the event as: Bright star-
     like point. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=93 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-27 UT 22:37-02:03 Ill=34% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:31 Ill=42% Alphonsus observed by Hoffman on 1965-4-8

     Alphonsus 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hoffman (Germany?) "Saw 
     variable shining bright lights". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #873.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:31 Ill=42% Aristarchus observed by Hoffman on 1965-4-8

     Aristarchus 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hoffman (Germany?) "Saw 
     variable shining bright lights". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #873.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:32 Ill=42% Censorinus observed by Hopmann on 1965-4-8

     Censorinus 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hopmann (Czecholovakia?) 
     "Green flash or brightening (date correct ? written 8-4-65. First taken 
     as American convention, thus as Aug. 4, but now think it was in 
     European convention of day first then month)." NASA catalog weight=2 
     (low). NASA catalog ID #873a.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:31 Ill=42% Hyginus_N observed by Hoffman on 1965-4-8

     Hyginius N 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hoffman (Germany?) "Saw 
     variable shining bright lights". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #873.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:31 Ill=42% Linne observed by Hoffman on 1965-4-8

     Linne 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hoffman (Germany?) "Saw 
     variable shining bright lights". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #873.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:07-23:31 Ill=42% Proclus observed by Hoffman on 1965-4-8

     Proclus 1965 Apr 08 UTC 20:00? Observed by Hoffman (Germany?) "Saw 
     variable shining bright lights". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA 
     catalog ID #873.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:30-00:13 Ill=42% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Louderback_D on 1987-11-28

     On 1987 Nov 28 at UT 04:16-04:45 D. Louderback (South Bend, WI, USA, 
     3"reflector, x150, S=E) observed that the Promontorium Agarum plateau 
     was rather dull and grayish - usually it was "tannish" "even > sunlit 
     areas, & twin craters at his point A which are always > spots on 
     plateau. At 0420 whole plateau sank into complete darkness, hard to 
     distinguish from mare plain. albedo dropped to 5 from 6.8 reading. 
     Nearby plain was normal 5 so phenomena had not spread to it. At 0424 
     Cape started to reappear to albedo 6 until 0445, when it returned to 
     normal, but not sharply defined - like through haze. Detail better in 
     red than in blue filter, sketches. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=315 and 
     the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:46-00:37 Ill=43% Hyginus_N observed by Unknown_Observer on 1878-10-3

     In 1878 Oct 03 at UT 20:00 an Unknown observer noted that Hyginus Nova 
     had the most conspicuous of all appearances, and there was no trace of 
     it on 1878 Oct 04. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=201 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2. 


2025-Oct-28 UT 23:13-00:46 Ill=43% Eimmart observed by Pickering_WH on 1913-1-15

     Einmart 1913 Jan 15 UTC 00:12 Observed by Pickering (Cambridge, 
     Massachusets, 11" refractor, x330) "Spreading apron of white material 
     like a sea of cloud. Not seen again after this date. Crater had been 
     brightest area on moon between it & limb -- albedo 9. on Aug 5 albedo =
     6. His atlas shows it bright. It grew dull after this date. He gave 
     col. as 117? but FQ was at 1/15/?? at 10h" - note the quality of the 
     NASA microfische is very bad and probably some of this text has been 
     incorrectly read?. NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #
     342.


2025-Oct-29 UT 00:03-01:57 Ill=43% Mare_Crisium observed by Robinson_JH on 1989-1-14

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 00:43-02:35 Ill=43% Mons_Piton observed by Darling_D on 1987-2-6

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 01:03-02:45 Ill=43% Lubbock observed by Hill_R on 1973-11-2

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 01:18-02:45 Ill=43% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1978-5-14

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 02:02-02:45 Ill=44% Eimmart observed by Louderback_D on 1992-10-4

     On 1992 Oct 04 at UT 02:15-03:18 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor, x80) found that Eimmart crater was brighter in blue light 
     than in red light - however Cape Agarum, and Mare Crisium were too. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=454 and the weight=4. The AlPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-29 UT 02:02-02:45 Ill=44% Mare_Crisium observed by Louderback_D on 1992-10-4

     On 1992 Oct 04 at UT 02:15-03:18 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor, x80) found that Mare Crisium was brighter in blue light 
     than in red light - however Cape Agarum, and Eimmart were too. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=454 and the weight=4. The AlPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-29 UT 02:02-02:45 Ill=44% Mons_Piton observed by Louderback_D on 1992-10-4

     On 1992 Oct 04 at UT 02:15-03:18 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor, x80) found that Mons Piton was very bright and was equal 
     to Proclus (brightness of 9) in white light and 7.5 in violet, and 9.3 
     in red (Proclus was 9.2 in red). Ïn blue both features = (9?). "points 
     on Piton affected were B, D, and C (S, W & N resp.) D in violet was 
     fuzzy - ill defined". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=454 and the weight=4. 
     The AlPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-29 UT 02:02-02:45 Ill=44% Promontorium_Agarum observed by Louderback_D on 1992-10-4

     On 1992 Oct 04 at UT 02:15-03:18 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     3" refractor, x80) found that Promontorium Agarum was brighter in blue 
     light than in red light - however Mare Crisium and Eimmart were too. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=454 and the weight=4. The AlPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-28 UT 22:38-02:47 Ill=44% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-29 UT 22:08-22:47 Ill=53% Proclus observed by Haiduk on 1972-8-17

     Proclus 1972 Aug 17 UT 20:05-21:10 Observed by Haiduk (13.25E, 52.5N, 
     60mm refractor, S=1, T=3) "Well visible bright area at the NE wall, end 
     of event uncertain for seeing became poor" Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & 
     Planets (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.


2025-Oct-29 UT 22:08-23:20 Ill=53% Proclus observed by Hopp on 1972-10-15

     Proclus 1972 Oct 15 UT 20:48 Observed by Hopp (13.25E, 52.5N, 
     75mm refractor) "Bright flash at the NW wall but poor seeing." 
     T=3, S=5. Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets (1984) Vol 
     30, pp53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-29 UT 22:08-22:40 Ill=53% Birt observed by Gray_R on 2004-12-20

     2004 Dec 20 UT 02:51-03:26 R. Gray (Winumma, USA) noted that 
     the crater had exceptional brightness to nimbus surrounding it. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-29 UT 22:26-00:05 Ill=53% Proclus observed by Spellman_R on 1995-7-6

     On 1995 Jul 06 at UT 03:22-03:57 R. Spellman (Los Angeles, USA
     found that the floor of Proclus appeared to darken slightly 
     through a blue filter. The ALPO/BAA weight=2. Source of this 
     observation came from Spellman's web site.


2025-Oct-29 UT 22:47-00:38 Ill=53% Hyginus_N observed by Unknown_Observer on 1878-10-4

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 23:03-00:58 Ill=53% Curtis observed by Williams_AS on 1882-9-20

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


2025-Oct-29 UT 23:27-00:28 Ill=53% Aristarchus observed by Elger_TG on 1867-4-12

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


2025-Oct-30 UT 00:03-01:37 Ill=53% Plato observed by Bartlett on 1964-5-20

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


2025-Oct-30 UT 00:39-02:06 Ill=53% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-6-6

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


2025-Oct-30 UT 01:30-03:23 Ill=54% Plato observed by Markov on 1916-9-5

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


2025-Oct-30 UT 02:37-03:23 Ill=54% Sulpicius_Gallus observed by Dawes on 1867-6-10

     Sulpicius Gallus 1867 Jun 10 UT 22:00? Observed by Dawes 
     (England?) "3 distinct roundish black spots. Absent on 13th" 
     NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #184. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-30 UT 02:51-03:23 Ill=54% Plato observed by Markov on 1925-6-29

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


2025-Oct-30 UT 02:53-03:23 Ill=54% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-8-4

     Eratosthenes 1976 Aug 04 UTC 02:07 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, S=6, T=3, 4.5" reflector 40-450x) "faint spot of light 4 deg 
     bright seen in shadow on pos. of c.p. which is normally invis. At base 
     of inner NW wall a faint bluish radiance (gas?) was observed". NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1439.


2025-Oct-30 UT 02:55-03:23 Ill=54% Moon observed by Cameron_W on 1969-11-18

     On 1969 Nov 18 at UT 00:30-02:30 W. Cameron (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 12" 
     reflector, x80 and x320) using a low power eyepiece, observed that 
     bright craters (but not all of them) "glittered like diamonds". These 
     craters were several on the terminator, Proclus, Censorinus, Manillius, 
     Menelaus and Dionysius. The glitter effect was on the west wall crest 
     -- like stars. Higher power revealed these areas to be bright but not 
     star-like (nor glittering). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1212 and the 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-29 UT 22:39-03:25 Ill=54% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-Oct-30 UT 22:09-22:57 Ill=63% Mons_La_Hire observed by Geisel_M on 1972-11-15

     Mons la Hire 1972 Nov 15 UT 09:45-10:18 M.Geisel (Brisbane, 
     Australia, 12.5" f/8 reflector, x90) discovered the TLP, P. 
     Anderson (9.5" reflector) independently confirmed that the TLP
     had an effect in his Moon Blink device - but the effect 
     (suspected that the blink was caused by the extreme nrightness 
     of the mountain?) was weak and thought it not worth further 
     investigation. Photographs taken by Anderson. Geisel believes 
     the effect to be real and states that the area remained sharp 
     and clear throughout. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-Oct-30 UT 22:24-00:09 Ill=63% Proclus observed by Classen on 1969-11-18

     Proclus 1969 Nov 18 UT 20:00? Observed by Classen (Pulnitz, 
     Czechoslovakia, 8" refractor) "Brightened, exceeded normal. 
     Brightness is monitored relative to Censorinus. (started July, 
     1969) Obs. thinks all bright craters are variable. (Apollo 12 
     watch)." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1216. 
     ASLPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-30 UT 23:31-01:11 Ill=63% Copernicus observed by Spellman_R on 1995-7-7

     On 1995 Jul 07 at UT 04:22 R. Spellman (Los Angeles, CA, USA) noted 
     that the floor of Copernicus was slightly darker in blue light. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1. This report came from R. Spellman's web site.


2025-Oct-30 UT 23:31-01:11 Ill=63% Godin observed by Spellman_R on 1995-7-7

     On 1995 Jul 07 at UT 04:22 R. Spellman (Los Angeles, CA, USA) 
     noted that the inside of Bodin darkened in blue light and also 
     the floor was darker in white light than it was the previous 
     day. The  ALPO/BAA weight=1. This report came from R. 
     Spellman's web site.


2025-Oct-30 UT 23:31-01:11 Ill=63% Proclus observed by Spellman_R on 1995-7-7

     On 1995 Jul 07 at 04:22UT R. Spellman (Los Angeles, CA, USA) noted that 
     the floor of Proclus looked slightly darker in blue light. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-Oct-30 UT 23:34-01:19 Ill=63% Copernicus observed by Hedervari on 1969-11-18

     Copernicus 1969 Nov 18 UT 21:10-21:11 Observed by Hedervari 
     (Budapest, Hungary, 3.5" refractor) "Yellowish-red stripe on 
     inner W. wall (chrom. aberr.? Apollo 12 watch)." NASA catalog 
     weight=2. NASA catalog ID No. 1217. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-30 UT 23:53-01:34 Ill=63% Vitello observed by Unknown_Observer on 1960-8-1

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:23-02:07 Ill=64% Goldschmidt observed by Brandli on 1969-11-18

     Goldschmidt 1969 Nov 18 UT 21:59 Observed by Brandi (Wald, Switzerland, 
     6" reflector x90) "Brightening -- photo. (the author, WSC, cannot 
     verify LTP on film. Its brightness similar to other features at same 
     term. dist. Shadow is anomolous if real -- very narrow streak beside it 
     & beyond main shadow (Apollo 12 watch)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very 
     high). NASA catalog ID #1218.


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:28-02:19 Ill=64% Plato observed by Klein_HJ on 1878-10-5

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:29-02:27 Ill=64% Vitello observed by Pink_A on 2007-10-20

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:44-02:41 Ill=64% Censorinus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-3-4

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:44-02:41 Ill=64% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1982-3-4

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 00:46-02:33 Ill=64% Torricelli_B observed by North_G on 1989-1-16

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 01:16-02:06 Ill=64% Plato observed by Crick on 1979-4-6

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 03:03-03:57 Ill=64% Aristillus observed by Haas_W on 1939-9-23

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 03:22-03:57 Ill=65% Plato observed by Fitton on 1970-12-7

     Plato 1970 Dec 07/08 UT 23:30-00:45 UT Observed by Fitton (Oldham, 
     England, 8.5" refkector, x200, S=G) "Floor blank, yet some craters 
     should be vis. Outer wall craters showed clearly. (similar to 
     Bartlett's obs on Nov. 8th, #1278" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). 
     NASA catalog ID #1279.


2025-Oct-31 UT 22:10-23:20 Ill=73% Copernicus observed by Johnstone_GH on 1954-11-6

     Observed by G.H. Johnstone of Albuquerque, NM, USA on 1954 Nov 05 UT 
     20:00 (according to Cameron), but 02:00-04:00 according to the
     original observation and at colongitudes 34.7 to 35.7 deg. 4" 
     reflector, x150 used. The obsewrver reported that the western part 
     (about 1/3rd of the interior) was pitch black with shadow. However 
     there was a zone about as wide, or perhaps only a fourth of the total 
     width that was distinctly a lighter bluish shade, almost like twilight. 
     The shadows of the peaks on the western edge of the rim were clearly 
     seen crossing this bluish shadowed area. Then this area ended sharply, 
     and the farside was bathed in light from the rising sun. The shadows of
     the peak were sharply defined across the twilight zone, and the edge of 
     the pitch black shadow was easily defined but not as sharp as the
     darker shadows crossing the the blue twilight zone. The observer 
     checked other craters but did not see this condition in any of them - 
     they all had the abrupt division between black and white that we would
     normally expect to see. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=579 and weight=2.
     Reference 1962 edition of ALPO's Journal: The Stolling Astronomer.
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-Oct-31 UT 22:10-23:30 Ill=73% Censorinus observed by Brandli on 1969-11-19

     Censorinus 1969 Nov 19 UT 1922 Observed by Brandli (Wald, 
     Switzerland, 6" reflector, x90) "Brightening -- photo, (the 
     author, WBC, cannot verify from photo. It is brighter, but so 
     are Proc. & Dionys. -- it being between. i.e. Proc. > Censor. > 
     Dionys. Apollo 12 watch)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). 
     NASA catalog ID #1220. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-Oct-31 UT 22:20-23:59 Ill=73% Plato observed by Moore_P on 1981-6-12

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


2025-Oct-31 UT 22:25-23:59 Ill=73% Plato observed by Birt_WR on 1870-5-10

     Plato 1870 May 10 UTC 22:00 Observed by Birt (England) "Extraordinary 
     display of lights. Says not effect of sunlight" NASA catalog weight=4 
     (high). NASA catalog ID #167.


2025-Oct-31 UT 23:37-23:59 Ill=74% Mons_Piton observed by Baum_R on 1969-11-19

     Piton 1969 Nov 19 UT 21:15-22:00 Observed by Baum (England, 
     4.5" refractor) "Traces of cloudiness on E. slope at 2115h. 
     Increased  at 2150h in extent & brightness. Spread onto plain. 
     Summit & shadow in W. part sharp & clear. (Apollo 12 watch)." 
     NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #1221. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.