Alphonsus 1966 May 28 UT 23:00-01:00 Observed by Smith (England, 10"
reflector) Birney (VA?, USA, 8" refactor + Moonblink) Corralitos Obs.
(NM, USA, 24" reflector + Moonblink) "Red patches (Smith), Trident Moon
Blink device suspected(?? log)earlier at 22:40. Birney observed at
2300-0100?, and gave indep. confirm? Corralitos did not confirm MB
(however they report Gassendi-- misident. ?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #938. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1992 Jun 09 at UT 18:52 G. Kolovos, Thessaloniki, 40.63111N,
22.9597W, height 28m, Greece) photographed two blue spots on the
terminator region of the Moon in one of a series of Ektachrome film
pictures. The rest of the Moon was a white-yellow colour. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 20 at UT 01:31 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA) found that
Picard crater was surrounded by a dark nebulous patch - it was
impossible to resolve detail inside this dark zone. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1971 Jul 31 at UT 21:40 (18:40 local time?) Miranda (Plaui, Brazil, 4" Refractor, 80x, 160x, Moon 70deg in altitude)
observed an intermittent and curious brilliance on top of a peak
(with irregular reflection) north of Mons Hadley (5E, 27N). The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1302 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
Alphonsus 1966 May 29 UT 21:45-22:45 Observed by Wise (England, 4.5"
reflector, x125). and Corralitos Observatory (NM, USA). "Glint lasting
1.5s. (onset of Smith's anomaly? Specular reflection should last
longer). Not confirmed by Corralitos MB, (however they report Gassendi?
misident., or did they obs. another feature?). At UT 22:45 Smith and
Brown (England, UK, 10" reflector) observed reddish patches in
Alphonsus. Negative results from Brown though at 21:21Ut and 22:25UT).
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=939 and 940 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1984 Jun 09 at UT 04:55-05:14 P. Jean (Outremont, Canada) detected
in the dark side of the Moon, a few km east of Kies crater, a bright
point that should not be poking out of the shadow (according to Foley).
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=244 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1974 Jan 03 at UT 18:30 a Norwegian amateur astronomer,
Hoydalsvik (Hakonsgate, in West Norway, 60mm refractor)
photographed the Moon using High Speed Ektacrome (400ASA) film
with good focus. The TLP was located on the southern slope of
Sasserides H and was pink in colour with some bluish in it.
The coloured area was circular with a diameter of 0.5 minutes
of arc. Only one exposure was taken. The photograph was
checked by the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics,
University of Oslo. Although they thought it was probably
genuine (could have been an impact flash?) suggestions by the
BAA lunar section favoured static electrical discharge on the
film. It is uncertain whether the film was ever examined by a
Photographic developing lab such as Kodak, who would be able
to tell if it was real or an artefact. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
127mm f/12 GoTo scope, x62-x154, seeing: best and transparency=
6) observed that an unoficially named mountain (Lambert Gamma or
Mons Undest), near Lambert, had a "very strong glow", especially
the part that was facing the line of the terminator and this was
brighter than the side facing away. The No other object nearby
was casting as much light, even Mons La Hire. The effect was
seen for 40 minutes and the glow was present throughout. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Tycho 1998 Feb 06 UT 22:48-22:54 R. Braga (Corsica (MI),
Italy, 102mm f8.8 refractor, x180, with diagonal, Wratten 23A,
80A and an OR5 filter, seeing II, Transparency good). Observer
noticed that the floor darkened towards the NW (IAU),
particularly with the blue Wratten 80A filter. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
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.
Gassendi 1967 Oct 13 UTC 19:17-20:00 Observers: Henshaw (Mansfield, UK,
8.5" reflector x112) and Corralitos Observator (Organ Pass, NM, USA,
24" reflector) "Phenomenon (brightening ?) nr. NW (ast. ?) lasting for
3s. Cont'd for 45m but nothing else unusual, (nr. Gass or in it?).
Corralitos MB did not confirm." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA
catalog ID #1050.
Gassendi 1966 May 30 UT 20:32-20:59 Observed by Sartory (England, 8.5"
reflector + filters) "Orange patch & obscuration -- detected by Eng.
moon blink system. Color seen visually."NASA catalog weight=4 (good).
NASA catalog ID #941.
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.
On 1955 Jan 05 at 01:00-01:30 UT D.A. Logue (Larchment, PA,
USA, 15cm reflector at x340, seeing Good) saw a strange blue
light above the surface of the Moon where the night and the
day meet. He observed this light for more than 30 min and it
did not appear to move. It appeared like a star in that the
rays of light came from it. The observer adds that he first
thought thst the objects was a star, but later decided that it
had to be on the Moon itself. A drawing shows the blue spot
near the rugged south west (IAU?) limb of the Moon. The editor
of the Strolling Astronomer (Vol 8, No. 11-12, Nov-Dec 1954,
p146) was unable to identify the craters drawn. The editor
speculates that the observer saw a high mountain peak with its
summit in sunlight and detached from the illuminated regions -
however this would not explain the blue colour. Note this is
an ALPO observation and does not apear in the Cameron
catalogs. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1964 Jun 21 at UT 03:43-05:44 Harris, Cross and Helland (Whittier,
CA, USA, 19" reflector) observed south of Ross D: "Moving dark area".
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=819 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 5.25" Calver, x150 and
definition fairly good. Observer noticed that the Mare seemed covered
with a close network of innumerable streaks, and spotted with countless
numbers of light specks, so that it would hardly be possible to
delineate them all in one night. The spots and streaks together must
have numbered ~1000. The observer had never seen anything like the
number of spots and streaks. Peirce A, was not at all easy to see and
neighboring spots almost as bright made it difficult to distinguish
which one was Peirce A. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1976 Apr 10 at 21:15-21:49UT S.Spencer (60mm refractor x60, seeing
quite good) noticed a faint red glow at the south west wall of Gassendi
covering a span of about 35 deg arc. The observer had some doubts about
this because they were using a small telescope, but thought that they
ought to report it, just in case. A BAA Lunar Section report. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1982 Aug 01 at 00:00-01:00 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia, 12"
reflector, seeing I-II) noted shading on the east floor of Plato that
was apparently lighter than the rest of the floor and this was seen at
both low and high magnifications. Foley notes that this was unusual.
There were three craterlets visible on the floor - the central one was
the brightest. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=178 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Herodotus 1950 Mar 30 UT 19:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent,
UK, 15" reflector) "Transient c.p. (similar phen. to
Bartlett's in later yrs.? see #532). NASA catalog weight=4
(good). NASA catalog ID #523. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
nr Fra Mauro 1970 Aug 14 UT 05:00? Observed by Bell (Californina).
"Bright blue-white flare (meteor?)(call for obs. at Fra Mauro at
perigee because of moonquakes there -- therefore biased to tidal
hypothesis. That was the original location given for the A1 moonquake
site, but it is located elsewhere now. Ancill. data given for 1970)."
NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1273. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 2022 Nov 06 UT 00:05-00:38 A. Anunziato (Parna,
Argentina - 105mm Meade EX 105, x154). Glimpsed an elongated
light patch on the floor, slightly east of the centre of the
floor. Observer was a bit uncertain if this was a genuine
observation, or a biased observation – based upon the written
account in the repeat illumination predictions. Detailed
sketch made. Anyway, seeing detail on the floor of Herodotus
was at the limit of his telescope. We shall therefore assign
an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
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.
On 1993 Jun 02 at Ut 04:30-05:45 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK) saw that
the shadow of the Cobra's Head in Schroter's Valley was lighter and
more diffuse seen at user defined locations of C or B rim (these were
black versus medium gray for Cobra's Head). The TLP had vanished by
05:45UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=462 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1 because the date or time is wrong.
On 1984 Nov 05 at UT18:00 Marshall (England) noted that there was no
normal brightening on the floor just next to the southern most
craterlet. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=251 and the weight=2. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1994 Apr 23 at UT02:41 D. Fryback (Madison, WI, USA) observed a
starlike flash in Alphonsus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1994 Apr 23 at UT 03:30 the US Navy Clementine Spacecraft, in orbit
around the Moon, obtained images of the Cobra Head region of
Aristarchus crater that suggested a ~15x colour ratio increase (0.4
microns / 1.0 microns) in comparison with images obtained on 1994 Mar
03. This was presented as a poster paper 18.04 at AAS 31st DPS meeting.
However it was later suggested that this was due to incorrect
radimetric calibration procedures being followed. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Aristarchus 1965 Nov 06 UTC 03:20-03:50, 05:50 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 3" refractor x300, S=6, T=5) "Strong blue-viol.
glare on E. & NE wall; dark viol. hue in nimbus. (absent at 0320-0350.
Listed as 11/8/55 in both ref. 210 & MBMW, but should be 1965). NASA
catalog weight=4, NASA catalog ID #911.
On 1985 May 31 at UT 20:23-22:00 G. North (Sussex, UK, turbulent
seeing) found Torricelli B at 20:23 to be mauve in colour and to be
very bright. However the colul had gone by 20:29UT. "Varied in albedo
2s then image blurred at 5-10s (atm) at 2034 became pink). At 21:35UT
M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) found a white patch in the crater centre and
a mag 8 flash was seen (confirmed independently by a 2nd observer ~
113km away)- there was no shadow. At UT 20:30 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK,
12"reflector, seeing excellent) found no colour, but the brightness was
changiong and he confirmed the bright patch on the crater's floor,
variable 22:15-22:25UT, "then expanded over rim". The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=277 and weight=5. the ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 May 23 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12"
reflector, x200, x360, x624, atmospheric clarity good, seeing
III from 20:15-22:30, but the clouded out at 22:30, and from
23:15-01:15 seeing was IV-V with poor transparency) observed
(22:20-20:45 UT) variation in the SE corner of the
Aristarchus, namely the usual dark bands were alternating
light to dark, not in keeping with otyher crater features.
This effect was not linked to atmospheric turbulence. Also
projected image of bands beyond the crater W. wall were
repeatedly noted. The observer broke away from observing at
20:45UT to make a telephonealert call. At 20:55UT they noted
that the area between Vallis Schroteri and Herodotus seemed
very light/bright, also the E. exterior of the crater wall of
Herodotus. From 21:01-21:11 A slight blueness was seen to
extend from the NE corner of Aristarchus, along the exterior
rim, acrossand beyond Herodotus to the SW. A tgorough search
was made of many bright areas, both near the terminator and to
the E., but no blueness could be detected elsewhere. A slight
orange hue was noted along the E. limb of theMoon (Spurious
colour). From 21:18;22:30 Aristarchus seemed normal again, and
likewise the head of Vallis Schoteri too. The observer was
clouded out from 22:30-23:15and from 23:15-01:30 the seeing
was so appaling that no colour or projection of the bands
could be seen. A Moon Blink was used during the session, but
no colour was detected in this? Another observer, R.W. Rose
(Devon, UK) observed 21:20-21:30 but had IV seeing, and saw
nothing unusual, but commented that if TLP wactivity had been
taking place, then they would probably not have seen it. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 20:20 Observed by Schobel
(Hirschfelde, Germany, 5"? refractor) "Interference filter.
(indep. confirm. of Darnella?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA
catalog ID #1032. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1967 Apr 22 UT 21:00? Observed by Classen
(Pulsnitz Obs., E. Germany) & by Corralitos Observatory (Organ
Pass, New Mexicoo, 24" reflector+Moonblink). "Crater was so
bright it could be seen with the naked eye (indep. confirm. of
Darnella & Schobel of activity here?). Corralitos M.B. did not
confirm." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1034.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 23 at UT 04:45-05:05 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 5"
reflector, x180, S=4-1 and T=3) observed a blue-violet glare on the
north east rim and a strong violet tinge in the nimbus. The effect was
absent 1 hour earlier. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=821 and weight=4.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus, Schroter's Valley, Herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT
21:45 Observed by Darnella (Copenhagen, Danemark, 3.5"
refractor) & Coralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, New Mexico,
USA (24" reflector + Moonblink). "Red pts. suspected in same
areas as in #1030, but seeing was bad. (confirm by Schobel?).
Corralitos MB did not confirm" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA
catalog ID #1033. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Colour seen between Aristarchus and Herodotus by P. Moore
and G. North. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1994 Apr 24 at UT 03:50 R. Manske (Waunakee, WI, USA) found that the
Cobra Head appeared to have an obscuration on the top eastern half. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Lichtenberg 1966 Jun 02 UTC 03:05-03:35 Observed by Schneller
(Cleveland, Ohio, 8" reflector, slit spectrascope) "Red glow on W. wall
(Schnller thinks this is "normal" reddening at SR; however, these vary
according to Ricker), (This rep't is the only positive one from alert
sent out to observe for J.Green's tidal predictions, See list of neg.
obs.)" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #944
LeCroy Jr. and Sr. (Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, x75, x300, S=3, T=
4) observed the following in the Aristarchus and Herodotus region:
"Both were fused together as an oval & had a bluish cast on the E.rim.
In W#25 filter it was white. At 0100h albedo decreased from 10+ to 9.5
& more detail could be seen. Separation of the 2 craters began to be
seen at 0007h, details much brighter, incl. c.p. in Aris. @ 0110h main
brightness & blue tint shifted to N. rim. At 0116h the SW rim was
brightest & no color. At 0122h ray was brightest & no color. At 0122h
ray had decreased in length & more details seen in oval. At 0123h ray
was broken & smaller, becoming very small at 0125h & at 0126. The knob
was gone & the edges not bright any more. Albedo=9. Sketches. (Seeing
variations meas. were 1/2s in length so LTP variations not due to local
atm. cond. Alt. = 65 deg". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1416 and
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 02 UTC 04:06-04:20 Observed by Jaeger (Hammond,
Indianna, 6" reflector) "Brownish-yellow edge on ? rim. 2 other obs.
this site saw nothing unusual." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA
catalog ID #945.
Vieta 1923 Sep 23 UTC 19:00? Observed by Cernov (Russia, 2 refractors?
x94?) "Both dark spots merged together even with 94x magnification.
(due to libration &/or seeing?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (low). NASA
catalog ID #389.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
During an eclipse of the Moon the crater appeared normal until it
emerged from the shadow. In the north east the dark floor was
not its normal hue and two light areas appeared to join. The
emerging patches became less and less bright, finally disappearing
at 0345 UT when the crater returned to normal. Cameron 2006 catalog
extension ID=10 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
1969 Aug 26 UT 22:15-23:30 Observer: Whippey (Middlesex, UK,
6" reflector x177) "Small dark spot in oval whitish patch
typoical under high sun for it." NASA catalog weight=2. NASA
catalog ID #1200. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1969 Aug 26 UTC 22:15-23:30 Observed by Whippey "Plato's
defuse white patch in center flanked by two radial diffused
bands diverging to S. wall. Later E. band disappeared under
better seeing. NASA catalog weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=1."
Riccioli 1974 Jan 07 UT 16:30-17:00 Observed by McKay (South Downs,
England, 3" refractor, x135, S=IV boiling) "Bright spot and dark patch
changing in size (atmos. aberr. ?)" NASA catalog weight=1 (very low).
NASA catalog ID #1385.
1963Dec29/30 UT 22:00-03:00. Doherty (Small Thorne, UK) 8.5"
reflector, x110, x200 & x274, S=8-8.5, T=8, Moon 57 deg in alt)
and 3 others, using the same instrument, saw a bright purple-
blue patch in Aristarchus. Other areas checked for colour and
none sen elsewhere. Attempts were made to contact observers
elsewhere but with no success. Sketch made and shows the patch
covering the floor area of Aristarchus and extending out beyond
the east rim. Patch was elliptical in shape and the semi-major
diameter was approximately 2/3rds of the diameter of
Aristarchus, or about 27 km. The event lasted 5 hours and
gradually faded. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high quality)".
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
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.
Aristarchus 1966 Jun 03 UT 01:00-01:45 Observed by Gordon (2), Delano
(Ackerman, PR?, 5" reflector / Massachussets, 3" (x92) & 10" reflector
T=4) "Deep blue color on N. wall. S.part of crater was brownish, (not
on alert). Delano saw E.wall bright spot unusually bright, confirm, ?"
NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #947. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1980 Aug 25 at UT06:55-07:10 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA, 4.5"
reflector, x40-150, seeing=4 and transparency=4) found the west wall
bands of Aristarchus to be faint initially and at 07:00 a pale red
colour appeared suddenly (and lasted for 2 minutes) on the inner south
east wall, and then into south west BS to the west BS. "BS" meaning in
Bartlett's notation a bright spot. There was no violet glare this time.
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=106 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Timocharis 1955 Jun 4-5 UT 23:30-00:00 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset,
England, 5" reflector x70, seeing=poor) "Bright in red filter" NASA
catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #595.
Aristarchus 1969 Apr 01 UT 18:35 Observed by Kozyrev (Crimea,
Ukraine, 40" reflector). "Spectrograms of an unusual red spot on
W. slope at ?=.405, eta=.680. Spot = 1-2 km in diam. Molecules
identified were N2 & C2. Later thru clouds crater was bluer in
Corralitos (New Mexico) MB (confirm. of activity at Ariz. ?)."
NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1119. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
Aristarchus 1973 Jun 15 UT 06:12-06:21 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore,
MD, USA, 3" refractor x54, x100, x300, x360, S=3, T=3) "Pinkinsh-red
glow on F., wall -- weher he usually sees the violet glare. (TLP
albedo=7?, normal=5?, nearby plain=1?). All along rim nr. crest & went
over EWBS. Wanted to compare a bright spot on Lyell with Aris. wall
brighteness. At 0612h pink glow changed to a rust-brown, fading rapidly
& gone at 0615h. First time he had ever obs. a red glow. (in 20 yrs)."
NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #1369.
On 1984 ??? ?? at UT11:00-12:00 Jean Nicolini (Campinas, Brazil)
saw a daylight TLP in Aristarchus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Plato 1967 Apr 24 UT 02:50 K.Simmons (Jacksonville, FL, USA, 10"
reflector) observed a large bright (intensity 6.5) oval area on
near the central floor. According to Ricker and Kelsey (ALPO
selected area coordinators) this is unusual. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1959 Mar 24 UT 02:24-02:35 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector x180, S=3, T=5) "Strong blue &
blue-viol. gl. on E.wall, EWBS, SWBS with intermittent display.
At this time he noted in his 5-in L a total disappearance of
viol. gl. & reappear. 1 min. later. Altogether, found 4 such
occurences in his records, in '54, '57, ' & '59."NASA catalog
weight=4. NASA catalog ID #716. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
eclipse an unconfirmed impact flash on the Moon. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1938 May 14 at UT 05:00-09:25 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee,
12" reflector) observed during an eclipse the fading of the dark
spot in Riccioli to be pronounced. Cameron says that the mid
eclipse was at 03:39, photos?. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=436 and
weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1975 Nov 18 at UT 19:38-23:34 Moore (Johannesburg, South Africa, 2"
refractor, S=II), Peters (Kent, UK, 8.5" reflector, x120, S=IV), Good
(Guilford, UK, binoculars), Foley (Dartford, Kent, UK, 12" reflector
and photographs), and McKay (Kingston, England, UK, 6" reflector, x48)
observed the following in Aristarchus during a lunar eclipse: "It
appeared much fainter than ever before seen in ecl. by Moore. Fainter
than Proc., Cop., & Tycho. Others rated brightness in order-- Hell,
Stevinus, Furnerius, proc.; & Proc., Tycho, Hell, Aris. Photos
confirmed dimness of it. For some observers it became invis. at S=II
(good). Good ranked at least 4 other craters brighter than Aris. & that
at 2035h it dimmed. Earthshine cond. extraordinarily good. Peters, at
S=IV (fair?) rated Aris. brightest". At 23:50UT LeCroy Jr and Sr
(Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed four glowing spots on
the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT
Aristarchus was an oval shape with no details seen. It had a ray
extending from the south west rim (normal). The north rim was slightly
blue and the south west rim very very slightly red. At 23:55UT it was
clearing and details showed. At 00:02UT it was clear. Sketches were
provided. Cameron comments that the colours fit Fitton's predictions on
spectral dispersion in our atmosphere from atmospheric inversions. The
brightness measued was 10+ and normal should be 9, and the plain is
4.5. The Moon's altitude at the LeCroy site was 45 deg. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=1418-1420 and weight=5 (1-0 for LeCroy report). The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth;s shadow beyond the north cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth's shadow beyond the south cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1905 at Feb 19 at UT 18:00-19:03 Moye (Montpelier, France) observed
Aristarchus shining as a star in the dark, during a lunar eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=320 and he weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1950 Apr 02 at UT 20:00 Chernov (Russia) observed two dark spots in
Atlas during a penumbral phase of a lunar eclipse to quickly darken and
become sharp in detail. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=524 and weight=1.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1959 Mar 24 at UT 1851 Chernov (Russia) observed the follwing in
Oceanus Procellarum during a lunar eclipse: "During penumbra of ecl.
separate light pts. were sharply g?listing?. Possibly connected with
transparancy of the penumbra. (time given was 0851 UT but must have
been loc. time p.m. penum. phase started at 1756UT & umbral at
1916UT)". The cameron 1978 catalog ID=717 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA,
6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing=
excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas,
Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like
pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly
certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in
36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen
later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before
totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be
geom. & instrumental = power effect". Chilton, K.E. reports in RASCJ
that another observer did not report any of what the Greenbelt observers
saw at all?The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Aug 17 at UT 01:02-04:20 G. Kolvos (Thesaloniki, Greece,
4"reflector) measured (using photometry) that although there was a
gradual fade over the Moon as the eclipse progressed, there was a 2"%
rise in brightness of Aristarchus.Graphs were submitted and photos.
A.C. Cook supplied CCD images and CCD photometry. A photograph by
Conway (Sun Prarie, WI, USA) at the start of the eclipse reveal a
bright colourless spot (aparently confirmed). The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=373 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 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.
In 1935 Jul 16 at UT 05:01 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 12"
reflector) "Photos in lunar ecl. indicate a probable fading of Grim.
floor a possible fading of S. tip of Ricc. spot, a possible enlargement
of halo around Linne, a possible, but unlikely darkening of Schick's
dark areas & no effect on Eratosthenes or white spot E. of Webb. Linne
enlargement more pronounced at 1902 ecl. than at any other time. Fading
of Ric. spot was pronounced on May 14, 1938". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=413 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Aristarchus 1974 Jan 08/09 UT i18:15-00:00 Observed by
Billington (England), Robinson (Devon, England), Amery (REading,
England), Moore (Selsey, England) "Orange & viol. hue in crater
seen by Billington. Robinson, Amery & Moore reported neg. blink
results at this time. (Prob. chrom. aberr., Moore concurs)."
NASA catalog weight=0. NASA catalog ID #1386. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1979 Mar 13 (UT not given) an unknown observer (UK?) during a
partial lunar eclipse observed an anomolous brightening in the umbra in
the form of a large diamond shape between mare Serenitatis and the
Moon's limb, just shortly after mid eclipse (UT 21:08).
In 1902 Oct 17 at UT 04:35-06:00 Seen by S.J. Johson and also in
another report(s) by Brink, Swift, Wilson () observed a
"Dark band, no color, across center of moon dur. ecl. Copernicus
brighter than Tycho. Aristarchus brightest of all. Drawing by Brink &
Wilson at 1725(=0525UT)(Confirm. -- time given=16th at 1635-1800 = 17th
at 0435-0600 on present UT system". The Cameron 1978 vatalog ID=314 and
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1884 Oct 04 at UT 22:00 Bye (Brussels, Belgium) observed
during an eclipse that the peaks were visible as brilliant
points with slight red aureoles during a lunar eclipse.
Cameron says that this was a confirmation of #2443. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and the weight=5.
The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Parsehlan of England? saw Tycho as a 2nd magnitude star during a total
lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=244 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1921 Oct 16 at UT 22:00-00:00 Genin and others (Russia) observed
during a partial eclipse that different parts of Aristarchus crater had
brightness of phosphorecence. Cameron says that this is independent
confirmation. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=383 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 20:30 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union)
observed a dark spot in Riccioli that was very dark for 3 minutes,
before coming out of shadow - however the dimensions were normal. This
was during the lunar eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1305 and
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1971 Aug 06 at UT 21:00 Chernov (Crimea?, Ukraine, Soviet Union)
observed that two large spots in Atlas were not visible in the penumbra
after totality (brighter than normal?). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
1306 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA,
4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Delambra was one of four glowing
spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At
23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright
spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius
and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3
features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA,
4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Manilius was one of four glowing
spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At
23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright
spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". The Albedos of Manilius
and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT. Details became apparent in all 3
features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18/19 at UT 23:15-0005 LeCroy Jr and Sr (Springfield, VA,
4.5" reflector, S=7) observed that Menelaus was one of four glowing
spots on the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At
23:50UT 3 of these patches emerged from the dark and appeared as bright
spots compared to other craters "Älbedo=10+". At 23:55UT a ray appeared
out of the north east rim of menelaus (Normal?). It appeared just
before the artea emerged and increased in brightness. At 23:58UT it
decreased and continued to do so. The north east edge of Menelaus
appeared very dark at the point that the ray was extending from SW edge
(a ridge there) and apperared to obscure features along its path
(Albedo=9). The Albedos of Manilius and Delambre were 8.5 at 00:05UT.
At 00:05UT the rays were still apparent but seemed to have returned to
normal. Details became apparent in all 3 features. The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=1419 abd weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Jul 06 UT 20:35-23:00 during a partial eclipse of the Moon,
some feathery fingers of light were seen in the shadow.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 21:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed that
the dark spot in Riccioli size increased suddenly during a lunar
eclipse as it entered the shadow, before merging with the shadow. The
mid eclipse was at 22:03UT. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=774 and
weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1888 Jan 28 ~UT 23:20 Dyer observed that in this fairly bright lunar
eclipse was a dark isosceles triangle, with the base to the north.
Other observers noted this effect.
On 1956 Nov 18 J.P. Bagby organized a lunar eclipse observing session
in the USA. He recorded 35 bright objects against the Moon, 5 of these
were seen by 3 other observers. J. Mavrogianis and 4 other observers
observed 25 transient luminous objects - mostly stationary yellow
flashes. However another group at Cheyenne noted a 4 sec duration
light. This report is described in H. Hars "The Total Lunar Eclipse of
November 18, 1956", Strolling Astronomer, 11:64, 1957.
Moving glows seen around the middle of the
disk during a lunar eclipse.
On 1891 May 23 at 18:36-19:15 UT, Jackson of Sheffield, England, using
a 6" refractor, saw "1/2 hour before the end of a totl eclipse, a
region of the crater and just north of it, become conspicuous and
increased in brightness from then on" Cameron thinks this is just the
edge of the shadow and possibly normal. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=268 and
weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1963 Jul 06 at UT 23:00 (estimated) Chernov (Russia) observed in
Atlas 2 large spots that were not visible in penumbra after totality.
The cameron 1978 catalog ID=775 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1893 Sep 25 at UT 21:00? Gaboreau (Paris, France), saw a shaft
of light projecting from the Moon. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=281
and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
40.5W, 45.7N 1965 Nov 09 UTC 04:59 Observed by McCord (Mt Wilson, CA,
USA, 60" reflector + spectrograph) "Line depth anomaly, low compared
with 23 other areas". NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog
ID #912.
In 1954 Jul 16 at UT 01:12 Chernov (Russia, 2" refractor, x33) observed
the following for Aristarchus: "Activity noted in it * in extension of
Moon's shadow on sky for 12 min during .17phase of ecl.(source gave
date as June 16, but ecl was July 16)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=566
and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Bright light seen during eclipse. Date given as 8th
but the Full Moon was on 6th according to Goldatine's
"New & Full Moon's"). ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.
Cameron catalog weight=3. Cameron Catalog ID: 4.
Julian date 1096 Aug 06. Gregorian date 1096 Aug 12.
Proclus 1938 Nov 08 UTC 20:00 Observed by Green (England? Seeing =
good) "2 bright spots in Schmidt & Wilkins' craterlets. Was struck by
whitish aspect of parts of floor -- possibly mists. S.wall concealed by
these strong white patches, as if breached ring." NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #443.
Aristarchus & A 1965 Nov 10 UTC 01:25-01:57 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 4" reflector, S=6, T=6) "Viol. tinge & radiance
around nimbus; used red filter. Aris. A became larger." NASA catalog
weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #913.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 18 UTC 09:54 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness of the area of over a mag. during the nite.
Recorded at Vmag=3.56 first, & a few min(?) later at 4.62. It was .95
mag. brighter (@2.5x) than av. for that age & then returned to
normal." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #762.
On 1989 Feb 22 at UT03:48-03:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3"
refractor, x56, seeing=4/10 and transparency=4) found that the floor of
Proclus was a "uniform grey" shade and the east wall was bright. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=357 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Macrobius 1938 Nov 08 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ?
reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw
phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #
444.
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.
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.
On 1967 Apr 26 at UT 03:00 Kozyrev (Crimea?, Soviet Union) observed Gas
luminescence in Aristarchus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1069
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 09:48 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that
age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 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.
On 1984 Nov 10 at UT19:15-19:50 R. Moseley (Coventry, UK, the Moon's
altitude was low) noticed that the region from the central peak and
over and onto the east wall looked unusual. 8 bands were visible, "two
on E. wall of c.p. strongest, surrounding collar grey increasing
intensely outward. Band at 2 o'clock position was very dark. Bright
spot on W. wall at 4 o'clock position." A sketch was made that
illustrates bands on either side with bright patch. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=252 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1966 Nov 11 at UT05:55-1000 Hall and Johnson (Port Tabacoo, MD, 16"
x400, S=VG), Nordling (MD, USA), Genatt (Greenbelt, MD, USA, 6"
refractor, x50, 20" reflector x400) and Wagman (Pittsburgh, PA, 30"
refractor) observed the folloowing on Aristarchus: "Color ob c.p.
detected with Trident MB, not seen vis. at Port Tobacoo. Network
alerted & 6 responded. 4 did not see anything unusual; 2 others did &
saw red on c.p. in 6-in refr., but not in 20-in refl. at 400x; other
saw indistinctness. Port Taboacoo obs. took 5 rolls of film in blue &
red & neutral. Phenom. not detectable on them, but focus poor. Blue
images had most detail, whereas would expect red or neutral to. Phenom.
still present at dawn in Moon Blink device". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=914 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=5.
On 1980 Mar 04 at UT10:30-10:34 D. Darling (Sun Prairie, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x344) detected a pin-point light in the shadowed area
of Mare Crisium that varied in brightness then faded. Cameron 2006
catalog ID=84 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Gassendi 1940 Sep 19 UTC 06:00 Observed by Haas (New Mexico,
12?" reflector) "Largest bright spot in SE part of floor, had I=
6.7, but 6 for last nite & 5.6 on others (see #'s 469, 472, &
474)." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #475. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1986 Apr 26 at UT 21:00 etimated) H. Miles (Cornwall?, UK)
found that Aristarchus was "still brighter in moments of
better seeing". The rim could be seen as a complete circle.
The Cameron catalog ID=283 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Furnerius A 1983 Jan 02 UT 00:10 H. Hill (UK)
observed that this crater was piercingly bright,
which he thought was a bit unusual. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Messier A 1951 Aug 20 UT 01:48-03:00 Observed by P.Moore
(England, 8.5" reflector, x350). Bright cloud like circular
patch seen on S wall of Messier A. It was the brightest object
in the vicinity. Observations ceased due to the Moon setting
behind a tree. W.Haas thinks that this effect is not unusual at
similar colongitudes. Moore checked again under similar
illumination and still considers the Aug 20 appearance abnormal.
NASA weight=4. NASA catalog ID #545. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2002 May 30 at UT02:30-02:44 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) suspected that
Aristarchus crater looked dimmer than normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1975 Nov 18-19 UT 23:30-00:30? Observed by Foley (Kent,
England, 12" reflector) "Deep blue-viol. spot in NW (IAU ?) interior
corner. (seen occasionally with obscur. but dates not given)." NASA
catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1421."
On 1984 Nov 11 at UT21:00? Marshall (England) noted that there was no
normal brightness on the floor to most southernmost craterlet. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=253 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1980 Aug 29 at UT07:32 D. Loudernack (South Bend, WA, USA, 8"
reflector, x140) found the south wall to have a broad dark band (only
visible in red light) at its base that covered nearly all of the
southern half of the crater. The brightness reading was 8.4 (in blue
light) and 4 (in red light). Cameron 2006 catalog ID=107 and weight=3.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 29 at UT 07:05-07:33 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA,
4" reflector x240, S=5, T=4) suspected a violet glare? on the
EWBS of Aristarchus, but was too faint to be certain. The bright
art of the floor was granulated and had a ceppery tint. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=827 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1964 Jan 05 at UT 22:00? Doherty (Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 3" refractor,
8" or 10" reflector) observed aristarchus to be purplish-blue in
colour. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=794 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1964 Jun 30 at UT 05:50-06:10 Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) observed
the following in Aristarchus: "Nimbus only -- dark viol. hue. S. part
of Aris. floor was granualated & a brown tinge -- changed to yellow & a
brown tinge at 0500. First time he ever saw such a change in color.
(this obs.listed in 210 & MBMW as June 20, but is a misprint)". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=828 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
Aristarchus 1965 Nov 15 UTC 05:55-10:00 Observed by Hall, Johnson,
Nordling (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x400), Genatt (Greenbelt,
MD, USA, 6" refractor, x50 & 20" reflector x400), Wagmann (Pittsburgh,
PA, 30" refractor). "Color on c.p. detected with Trident MB, not seen
vis. at Port Tobacco. Network alerted & 6 responded. 4 did not see
anything unusual; 2 others did & saw red on c.p. in 6-in refr.. but not
in 20-in refl. at 400x; other saw indistinctness. Port Tobacco obs.
took 5 rolls of film in blue & red & neutral. Phenom. not detectable on
them, but focus was poor. Blue image had most detail, whereas would
expect red or neutral to. Phenom. still present at dawn in Moon Blink
device." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #914.
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1983 Jan 05 at UT22:00 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) noticed some
colour on Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=195 and the weight=
2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ptolemaeus 1825 UT 23:45 Observed by Schwabe (Germany?) "Bright spot"
NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID #108. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1983 Jan 08 at UT01:00? P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) noticed some
colour on Aristarchus. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=196 and the weight=
2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Native American's account of a star that appeared below the body
of the Moon, within the horns of it? Seen from Boston, MA, USA?
Cameron's 1978 catalog gives this a weight of 5 and has a TLP
ID No. of 9. The ALPO/BAA catalog gives this a weight of 1.
On 1969 Nov 12/13 at UT23:30-01:30 Celis et al. (Valparaiso, Chile) -
one observer saw Aristarchus with bluish scintillations occuring in an
irregular way - Apollo 12 watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1207 and
weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Macrobius 1938 Jun 02 UTC 18:00? Observed by McLeod (England? 5" ?
reflector) "Changes in dark areas. (near Proclus where Green saw
phenomenom. see #443)" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #
444.
On 1966 Apr 24 at 21:30UT R.Livsey (Scotland, 6" reflector at x275)
observed that Aristarchus was "fluorescent" in Earthshine. It is
uncertain whether the description of "fluorescent" should be involve
this observation being categorized as a TLP, however just for safety it
will be assigned an ALPO/BAA weight=1. This was a BAA Lunar Section
report.
On 2003 May 05 at UT 19:50 P.G. Salimbeni (Italy) saw a faint
flash (possible optical illusion) near to Pallas in Earthshine.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2012 May 25 UT 05:35 Brenner F crater was recorded in a larger
area image by M. Collins (Palmerstone North, New Zealand, ETX-90
with LPI imager (monochrome mode) - seeing not good). He took a
sequence of 108 images from 05:35-05:40UT, and in the 65th frame,
a light spot, approximately 4 pixels wide can be seen just
outside the western illuminated rim of Brenner F. It is not
visible in any other frames. The exposure time was 0.125 Sec.
Because the western edge of the spot is very sharp, and the rest
of the Moon is slightly blurred due to seeing, it is thought that
this was most likely a cosmic ray event in the CCD camera - the 4
pixel width was perhaps contributed to by the image compression.
It could also be some bright surface spot that was made invisible
most of the time by poor seeing, and then during a brief period
the atmosphere is sharp enough at that locality to make it
visible. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1987 Mar 04 at UT 19:03-19:47 H. Miles (Cornwall, UK, 5" refractor,
x30, S=clear) found at 19:03 that Aristarchus was exceptionally bright
(even without blocking out the sunlit side of the Moon), being the most
easily seen crater on the Moon, and this was despite the sky not yet
being dark. The crater had faded by 19:20UT and at 19:47UT Earthshine
was no longer visible. CED brightness measurements were made and were
less than usual and the inside of the crater may have had a blue/gray
colour (unclear from the Cameron 2006 catalog description). The Cameron
2006 catalog ID=299 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2009 Jan 30 ay 22:35:20UT +/-2 min R. Masini (Perth, Australia) saw
a bright clound just west the south pole and along of the southern
limb. The effect lasted a few seconds and faded. It was seen with the
naked eye. There was a grazing occultation of a 6th magnitude star from
this site, however the star would have been in the wrong place at the
time of the TLP. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1983 May 17 at UT20:13-20:40 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK, x38 and
x63) found that Aristarchus was normal in appearance, but at 20:19 a
blood red disk was seen as bright as a 6th magnitude star. The colour
did not vary but the brightness changed from 4 to 8 over a 1.5-3min
period, on the south west wall. Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector)observed
Aristarchus at 22:10 and noted that it had the same rose-violet colour
as had been seen by him a day earlier. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=220
and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1984 Nov 28 at UT 17:30-18:05 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) found that
the crater Hubble had a cream white oval patch for short while that was
2x brighter than it's surroundsings. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=254
and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1981 Feb 10 at UT21:46-21:49 P. Madej (Huddersfield, UK) found a 2nd
mag star-like point on the north east wall of Aristarchus crater. M.
Price (Camberley, UK) at 21:46 and 21:49. North (UK) detected flashes
from the central peak. Foley saw Aristarchus as a "translucent glow".
Moore, Pedler and Ratcliff could not find Aristarchus. Earlier though
Amery (Reading, UK) had found Aristarchus to be sharply defined.
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=122 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 25 Jun 1993 at UT 23:30-23:52 Carlos Colesanti (Mairinque,
Brazil) obtained two CCD images of Julius Caesar crater and
noticed a brilliant fuzzy area on the rim of the crater. This
appeared in both images and resembled a fuzzy white blob. Note
that this is a REA-Brazil observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Cameron (2006) ID=463.
Near Ross D (23E, 12N) 1964 May 18 UT 03:54-04:53 Observed by
Harris, Cross et al. (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" relector x720, 8"
reflector x322, S=G) "White gas obscuration. Moved 20mph,
decreased in extent. Phenom. repeated. Drawing." NASA catalog
weight=5. NASA catalog ID 811. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Linne 1867 Aug 06 UT 21:00? Observed by Buckingham (England?)
"Crater in darkness, he saw a "rising oval spot". Other obs.
saw it as a triang. Bold black spot pointing to earth, slowly
diffused white & drift of white on slope of pyramid. (indep.
confirmation?)" NASA catalog weight=5 and catalog ID #155.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 2000 Feb 11 at UT19:00 G. North (Norfolk, UK) telephoned TLP
coordinator, Patrick Moore, to report a possible colour anomaly in
Aristarchus. Moore had poor conditions in Selsey (UK) and saw nothing
unusual. However by this time North was reporting that, the colour was
fading. Two other BAA members were alerted, but were clouded out. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Ptolemaeus 2020 Feb 01 UT 19:40-19:50 P. Sheperdson (York, UK,
102mm Mak - BAA) saw an "ashen" sliver of bright light across
the floor. Images taken. This maybe normal appearance - though
observer re-observed in May and found the effect different in
that there was no "ashen" like effect. Visual sketches and
time lapse image sequences welcome. If doing visual work - try
using a polaroid filter and rotate it to see if that makes any
difference. For imaging work, please over-expose slightly to
bring out detail on the floor; you could also try colour
imaging of the floor as an interesting experiment - though for
comparison purposes image other terminator features exhibiting
shadow spires. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Dome W. of Manillius 1965 Dec 30 UT 10:35 Observed by Newport (England,
4" refractor x180) "White patch or haze, everything else was sharp"
NASA catalog weight=3 (average).
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.
Tycho 2003 May 09 UT 21:04 Observer Brendan Shaw (UK) "CCD
image of central peak - Sun's altitude suggested that this
should not have been directly illuminated this early - may
have been from secandary reflectance off illuminated W wall?"
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus 1966 Apr 28 UT 21:58 Observed by Smith (England, 10"
reflector) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24"
reflector+Moon Blink) "Reddish patches, (not confirmed at Corralitos
with MB tho they give feature as Gassendi in their report)." NASA
catalog weight=2. NASA catalog ID #930. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Alphonsus 1990 Feb 03 UTC 20:05-21:22 Observed by Brook (Plymouth, UK,
10" reflector) "Brightness variance noted". The Cameron 2006 catalog
does not have an entry for this observation. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
At 03:00UT(?) Evrard et al from the western US(?) saw somewhere
a reddish glow, followed by black obscuration. The date in the
Middlehurst catalog is 18/1/65, but there may have been a descrepency
between local time date and UT date? Cameron 1978 catalog TLP No=916
and weight=3.
On 1984 Dec 01 at UT 20:00 a British Astronomical Association Lunar
Section member (Southam, Warwickshire, UK) found no detail on the floor
of Autolycus, despite there being plenty of detail on the floor of
Aristillus crater. According to Foley, there should be some detail at
this stage of illumination. Grego reports that the observation was from
a Society for Popular Astronomy member and they described "a
homogeneous grey veil over the 20 km floor of the crater". The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=255 and the weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.