TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: Australia WA Perth



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


2026-Feb-01 UT 12:30-15:59 Ill=100% Eratosthenes observed by Bartlett on 1976-9-8 *

     Eratosthenes 1976 Sep 08 UTC 04:29 Observed by Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, 
     USA, 4.5" reflector 45-225x, S=5-4, T=5) "Psuedo-shadow X3 was present 
     but X disappeared from wall(same intensity?) which was rated 4 deg. 
     Disappearance of X so unexpected that he examined inner S wall very 
     carefully & was certain it was free from psuedo-shad. Had vanished 
     within 24h. Other pseudo-shadows showed no change. X reappeared next 
     nite. (X must have been 4deg; &this is much higher than any other 
     meas.). Variability of wall shadows may habe been what Pickering saw, 
     suggests Bartlett." Cameron 1978 TLP catalog weight=4 and catalog ID
     1452. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-01 UT 13:34-14:32 Ill=100% 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.


2026-Feb-01 UT 13:58-15:43 Ill=100% 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.


2026-Feb-01 UT 19:22-19:39 Ill=100% Unknown observed by Scarfe on 1964-1-28

     On 1964 Jan 28 at 21:00? Scarfe (UK) obtained spactra showing 
     luminescence? The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=798 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2026-Feb-02 UT 13:37-15:10 Ill=99% 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.


2026-Feb-02 UT 13:37-14:22 Ill=99% 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.


2026-Feb-02 UT 16:30-17:25 Ill=99% Manilius observed by Firsoff on 1955-8-3

     Manillus 1955 Aug 03 UTC 21:00 Observed by Firsoff (Sommerset, England, 
     6.5" reflector, x200) "Maniluus very bright in all colors, especially 
     blue, extraordinarily so" NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID 
     #602.


2026-Feb-02 UT 16:30-17:25 Ill=99% Timocharis observed by Firsoff on 1955-8-3

     Timocharis 1955 Aug 03 UTC 21:00 Observed by Firsoff (Sommerset, 
     England, 6.5" reflector, x200) "Crater was bright in blue, seemed large 
     & diffused." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #602.


2026-Feb-02 UT 17:13-17:59 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Chernov on 1954-7-16

     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. 


2026-Feb-02 UT 17:15-20:09 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Porter on 1978-8-19 *

     On 1978 Aug 19 at UT02:45-04:00 Porter (Naragansetts, RI, USA, using a 
     6" reflector, Seing = 6/10) noticed blue on the north east corner of 
     Aristarchus and an orange glow on the south east wall. They detected no 
     movement or change in brightness. The observer used both eyes, to make 
     sure it was not an eye defect, and three filters: red Wratten 25, blue 
     Wratten 82 and Violet Wratten 47. Porter found that the colours faded 
     for a duration of 5 minutes and then returned. Their right eye gave a 
     good view and using their left eye they suspected that it was 0.5 steps 
     brighter than the remainder of the crater. The suspected colour 
     remained visible, even under moments of good seeing conditions. The 
     colour eventually faded over time and was eventually gone. Porter 
     reportd seein gcolour here on the following night. Apparently other 
     bright spots showed no colour. Fitton suggests that the filters used 
     confirm that the south east wass was definitely red in colour. The 
     Cameron 2006 catalog ID=37 and the weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-02 UT 18:32-19:54 Ill=99% 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.


2026-Feb-02 UT 20:02-20:56 Ill=99% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-5

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-02 UT 20:07-20:18 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Bartlett on 1954-11-11

     Observed by Bartlett (Batimore, MD, USA, S=4, T=5) "E.wall? blue 
     glare. He was uncertain @it. Couln't focus it. Herodotus 
     unaffected." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID 581. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-03 UT 14:02-14:35 Ill=96% 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.


2026-Feb-03 UT 14:58-16:55 Ill=96% 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.  


2026-Feb-03 UT 15:13-16:58 Ill=96% 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. 


2026-Feb-03 UT 15:21-17:05 Ill=96% 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.


2026-Feb-03 UT 20:00-20:35 Ill=96% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1824-11-8

     Schroter's Valley: Cobra Head 1824 Nov 08 UTC 00:00? Observed by 
     Gruithuisen (Munich, Germany) "Mingling of all colors in small spots. 
     Described a violet glimmer near Cobra Head & plateau that spreads; 
     starts just after sunrise. Cameron 1978 catalog weight=4 and catalog 
     ID=103. The ALPO/BAA catalog weight=3.


2026-Feb-03 UT 20:08-21:41 Ill=96% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-6

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3.


2026-Feb-04 UT 14:27-14:36 Ill=91% 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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 14:27-14:34 Ill=91% 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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 14:27-15:58 Ill=91% 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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 15:38-18:00 Ill=91% 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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 16:59-18:57 Ill=91% Aristarchus observed by Cook_MC on 1990-1-14

     On 1990 Jan 14 at UT 01:14-01:55 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, seeing=poor) 
     observed that Aristarchus did not appear normal for this illumination. 
     the northern half of Aristarchus was "2x>" than the southern half of 
     the crater. There were two white patches of apron material near to the 
     crater Herodotus that were 50% of the brightness of the southern half 
     of Aristarchus. Furthermore the southern half of Aristarchus had a 
     circle - "dull patch on inner S wall with a bright point shining 
     through it. (Bartlett's EWBS?)". The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=389 and 
     the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-04 UT 17:22-19:09 Ill=91% Peirce observed by Darling_D on 1980-3-4

     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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 17:28-19:13 Ill=91% Gassendi observed by Haas_W on 1940-9-19

     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.


2026-Feb-04 UT 20:13-21:45 Ill=90% Picard observed by Ingall on 1865-9-7

     Conspicuous bright spot seen on 6th. Also seen on 7th, absent on 8th.
     Cloud-like effect where light had been (on 8th). Cameron 1978 catalog
     TLP ID No.=139 and weight=3.


2026-Feb-04 UT 20:22-21:49 Ill=90% Daniell observed by Krieger on 1894-2-23

     Daniell 1894 Feb 23 UT 00:00? Observed by Krieger (Germany) 
     "Strong, brownish-red coppery hue." NASA catalog weight=4 and 
     catalog ID #281. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2026-Feb-04 UT 20:22-21:49 Ill=90% Posidonius observed by Krieger on 1894-2-23

     1894 Feb 23 UT 00:00(?) Posidonius N. Wall observed by 
     Krieger (Germany) "Strong, brownish-red coppery hue." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 and catalog ID #281. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2026-Feb-04 UT 21:06-21:49 Ill=90% Furnerius_A observed by Hill_H on 1983-1-2

     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.


2026-Feb-06 UT 16:15-18:13 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.


2026-Feb-06 UT 19:53-20:40 Ill=75% Plato observed by Pickering_WH on 1904-8-1

     On 1904 Aug 01 at 05:00? Pickering (Echo Mt., CA, USA) UT Plato: 
     "Bright hazy obj., 2" diam. on floor, Obs before & after were normal". 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=318 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3. 


2026-Feb-06 UT 20:16-21:51 Ill=75% Aristarchus observed by Haas_W on 1957-10-13

     Aristarchus 1957 Oct 13 UT 07:00?$ W.Haas, according to the 1978 
     NASA Catalog is supposed to have seen a bright spot of light -- 
     "explosion" in this crater. Confirmation of activity
     in Aristarchus - Three independent observations within 4 hours.
     Cameron 1978 catalog weight=5 and TLP ID No.=676. Private
     comunication with Haas shows that he recorded nothing unusual
     on the 12th or 13th. Therefore an ALPO/BAA weight of 1 has
     been given until this matter is cleared up.


2026-Feb-06 UT 21:40-21:51 Ill=75% Fracastorius observed by Amorim_A on 2022-4-21

     Fracastorius 2022 Apr 21 UT 01:35-02:12 A. Amorim (Brazil - 
     90mm f/10 refractor, 25 & 10mm eyepieces ) observed visually a 
     little bright spot near the centre of the otherwise completely 
     shadow filled crater. The bright spot was surrounded by a coma 
     effect. Clouds intervened but by 02:12 the spot was no longer 
     visible, just a thin patch of light close to the crater's 
     centre. Observations started when the Moon's altitude was 15 
     deg and ended when it was 23 deg above the horizon. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1. 


2026-Feb-07 UT 15:48-16:18 Ill=67% Aristarchus observed by Doherty_EG on 1964-1-5

     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.


2026-Feb-07 UT 20:20-21:51 Ill=66% Calippus observed by Moore_P on 1952-9-9

     Callipus 1952 Sep 09 UT 21:00-21:20 Observed by Moore (England) 
     "Hazy broad line of light seen fr. NW wall to SE wall over shad. 
     floor. Gone next nite at 0120. He gave low wt. to obs. (sunlight 
     between peaks?)." NASA catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #553. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-07 UT 20:52-21:51 Ill=66% Aristarchus observed by Stochard on 1862-11-12

     Stochard of Dublin, Ireland, saw naked eye at 10:30UT on
     1862 Nov 12 Aristarchus as extraordinarily bright as a bright
     spot on the Moon. This was seen in daylight with the waning
     crescent. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=6 and weight=3.
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-08 UT 16:21-16:29 Ill=58% 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.


2026-Feb-08 UT 17:51-19:38 Ill=57% 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.


2026-Feb-08 UT 18:30-20:18 Ill=57% Aristarchus observed by Madej_P on 1983-1-5

     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.


2026-Feb-08 UT 21:15-21:52 Ill=56% Ptolemaeus observed by Schwabe on 1825-12-1

     Ptolemaeus 1825 UT 23:45 Observed by Schwabe (Germany?) "Bright spot"
     NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #108. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-09 UT 16:57-21:25 Ill=47% Earthshine: Alpha Centaurids: ZHR=6 (vel=58km/s)

2026-Feb-10 UT 17:39-17:46 Ill=38% 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.


2026-Feb-10 UT 21:24-21:54 Ill=37% Aristarchus observed by Madej_P on 1983-1-8

     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.


2026-Feb-10 UT 17:39-21:26 Ill=37% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-11 UT 18:26-21:27 Ill=28% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-12 UT 19:17-21:28 Ill=20% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-13 UT 20:12-21:29 Ill=13% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-14 UT 21:10-21:30 Ill=7% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-18 UT 11:00-11:03 Ill=1% Aristarchus observed by Spain_D on 1991-1-17 *

     On 1991 Jan 17 UT 02:16 D. Spain (Fairdale, Kentucky, USA, 90 mm 
     Mak. and binouclars, seeing average, trapsarency 5.5/6) found 
     Earthshine to be bright from 02:09 onwards, especiallt 
     Aristarchus. At 02:16UT a momentary flare occured in Aristarchus 
     that was orange in colour. some other orange brightenings were 
     seen until the Moon set behind a neighbors house. D. Darlingn had 
     also been observing but noticed nothing unusual. Observing 
     session lasted 01:51-02:17UT. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-21 UT 10:57-11:11 Ill=18% Macrobius observed by McLeod on 1938-6-2

     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.


2026-Feb-21 UT 10:57-11:11 Ill=18% Pallas observed by Salimbeni_P on 2003-5-5

     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.


2026-Feb-21 UT 10:57-11:11 Ill=18% Brenner_F observed by Collins_M on 2012-5-25

     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.


2026-Feb-22 UT 11:25-11:40 Ill=27% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-23 UT 10:55-12:08 Ill=38% Aristarchus observed by Price_M on 1981-2-10

     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.


2026-Feb-23 UT 11:09-11:40 Ill=38% Ross_D observed by Arriola on 1967-10-10

     SE of Ross D 1967 Oct 10 UT 02:25-03:10 Observers: Harris 
     (Tucson, AZ?) Corralitos Obs (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector) 
     "Bright area moved 80km/hr towards SSE & expanded as contrast 
     reduced. Corralitos MB did not confirm" NASA catalog weight=3 
     (average). NASA catalog ID #1049. Reports in ALPO/BAA archive 
     mention observations from Edmund Arriola & Robert Moody, Jr. 
     02:40-03:10 (19" Whittier College, x170 & x400, T=4, S=2-3) & 
     Cross 02:25-02:38 (12" f/66 Cass, x400, T=6, S=1.5 to 1") - the 
     latter although seeing low visual activity, apparently according 
     to Harris, took some yellow light photos that showed high 
     activity? ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-23 UT 11:24-12:10 Ill=38% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-24 UT 11:23-12:47 Ill=50% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2026-Feb-25 UT 10:53-12:03 Ill=61% Plato observed by Fauth on 1907-1-22

     Plato 1907 Jan 22 UT 20:00 Observed by Fauth (Germany?) "Glow of light 
     in part of crater" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog 
     ID 327.


2026-Feb-25 UT 10:53-11:36 Ill=61% Alphonsus observed by Cook_AC on 1990-2-3

     Alphonsus 1990 Feb 03 UT 18:00-18:23 Observed by A.C. Cook 
     (Frimley, UK, CCD video camera, seeing III-IV). At 18:06 W and 
     SE dark floor patches, equally dark, but at 18:10 and 18:23 the 
     W dark patch was the darker of the two?. Between 18:06 and 18:23 
     and a bright patch to the north of the central peak brightned 
     slightly wrt the its surroundings. However seeing conditions 
     worsened as the observing session progressed, and in view of 
     this the ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-25 UT 11:10-12:53 Ill=61% Tycho observed by Shaw_B on 2003-5-9

     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 secondary reflectance off illuminated W wall?" 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-25 UT 11:34-13:31 Ill=61% Alphonsus observed by Brook_C on 1990-2-3

     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.


2026-Feb-25 UT 12:17-13:20 Ill=61% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-28

     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.


2026-Feb-26 UT 10:54-12:39 Ill=72% Archimedes observed by Theiss on 1973-1-13

     Archimedes 1973 Jan 13 UTC 19:06-19:40 Observed by Theiss (51N, 9.67E, 
     75mm refractor) "Yellow to green colours at wall of Archimedes, became 
     stronger until 19:09UT, constant brightness until 19:10UT and 
     dissappeared at 19:16UT" Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & Planets 
     30, pp53-61.


2026-Feb-26 UT 11:18-13:03 Ill=72% Proclus observed by Krojer on 1973-1-13

     Proclus 1973 Jan 13 UTC 19:30-19:35 Observed by Krojer (48.25N, 11.5E, 
     60mm refractor) "North East wall of Proclus extraordinarilly bright, 
     observation interrupted by fog." Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & 
     Planets 30, pp53-61.


2026-Feb-26 UT 11:26-12:05 Ill=72% Mons_La_Hire observed by Klein_HJ on 1887-2-2

     La Hire 1887 Feb 02 UTC 20:00? Observed by Klein (Cologne, Germany, 6" 
     refractor) "Intense yellow streak that cast shadows around neighboring 
     features". NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #255.
     


2026-Feb-26 UT 11:50-13:35 Ill=72% Censorinus observed by Leitzinger on 1973-1-13

     Censorinus 1973 Jan 13 UTC 20:02-20:14 Observed by Leitzinger (48.25N, 
     11.5E, 60mm refractor) "Censorinus Extraordinarily bright, pure white" 
     Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler (1984) Moon & Planets 30, pp53-61.


2026-Feb-26 UT 12:52-13:54 Ill=72% Alphonsus observed by Smith_S on 1966-4-29

     Alphonsus 1966 Apr 20 UT 22:28 Observed by Smith (Nottingham, 
     England, 10" reflector) Reddish patch possibly detected on SE 
     flank of central peaks, but more dubious than that from 28th 
     Apr. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2026-Feb-27 UT 11:58-12:59 Ill=82% Gassendi observed by Sartory on 1966-4-30

     Gassendi 1966 Apr 30 UT 21:30-23:28 Observed by Sartory, 
     Ringsdore (England, 8.5" reflector, S=E), Moore, Moseley 
     (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor, S=VG), Coralitos 
     Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector, Moon Blink) 
     "English moon blink system detected red spots with vis. 
     confirm. Ringsdore says no color but saw obscuration. (LRL 
     60-in photos showed nothing unusual by my casual inspection). 
     Indep. confirm. (even E. wall was in dark). Corralitos did 
     not confirm by MB." N.B. event had finished by the time 
     Corralitos came on-line. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog 
     ID #931. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2026-Feb-27 UT 15:28-15:56 Ill=82% Ross_D observed by Cross on 1965-12-4

     Ross D 1965 Dec 04 UT 04:25 Observed by Cross (Whittier, CA, USA, 
     19" reflector, x155, seeing 4+) "Obscuration of part of the rim, 
     also bright area 7-10km diam. Not seen on following nite." NASA 
     catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #917. ALPO/BAA weight=3


2026-Feb-28 UT 11:07-11:22 Ill=89% Plato observed by North_G on 1981-8-11

     On 1981 Aug 11 at UT21:05-21:36 G. North (England, seeing=poor) 
     detected, in green light, a darkening on the floor of Plato. This 
     effect was not seen elsewhere. J-H Robinson (Teighmouth, Devon, UK) 
     detected on the SSE rim (inner and beyond) a triangle that appeared 
     hazy in a wide range of filters at 21:05UT. However at 21:36UT it was 
     only hazy in green and blue light. No similar effect was seen 
     elsewhere. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=150 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2026-Feb-28 UT 12:17-13:29 Ill=90% Herodotus observed by Martini_A on 2017-2-8

     On 2017 Feb 08 UT 01:45 A.Martini Jr (10" Schmidt-Cassegrain 
     with ASI 120 MC camera +IR filter, Gain 40, Gamma 36, 
     exposure 0.003 sec) saw on a computer monitor screen a flash 
     to far to the west of Herodotus and Aristarchus at the 
     location 54.53W, 23.5N. It had a duration of 0.5 sec and on a 
     brightness scale of 0 = night side of the Moon to 10 = 
     Aristarchus, ranked 7. Unfortunately they were not recording 
     at the time. As there was no confirmation observation and it 
     could be a cosmic ray air shower detection, the ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1


2026-Feb-28 UT 12:28-13:28 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Paterson on 1966-5-1

     Aristarchus 1966 May 01 UT 21:55-22:45 Observed by Paterson, 
     Brown, Sartory, Ringsdore (England, 12" reflector x252 for the 
     former and 8.5"? reflector for the latter) "Eng. moon blink 
     system detected red spots with vis. by all but Ringsdore. Brown 
     saw intense white spot NW of crater wall" NASA catalog weight=5. 
     NASA catalog ID 933. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2026-Feb-28 UT 13:38-14:29 Ill=90% Mons_Pico observed by Rawstron on 1934-2-25

     In 1934 Feb 25 at UT 18:30 Rawstron (USA?, 4" refractor, x250, S=6/12) 
     observed in Pico B: "A large patch of haze appeared & drifted off 
     across the mare in same direction as haze from Pico (white patch). It 
     was obs. on 20 other occasions. Drawing". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=
     410 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-28 UT 14:11-16:01 Ill=90% Gassendi observed by Albert_J on 2023-5-2

     Gassendi. 2023 May 02 UT 01:35-02:23. J. Albert (Lake Worth, 
     FL, USA - ALPO. 8” SCT via a 9mm ortho eyepiece. Transparency 
     magnitude 3 and seeing was 7/10) checked the crater without 
     filters as well as comparing with W25 red and W44A blue 
     filters using 226x. He saw no color on the SW part of the 
     crater floor or on the NW wall.  Using the filters, however, 
     he did note that the high peak on the S wall was brighter in 
     blue than red.  He tried this filter blink a number of times 
     because he had never seen this before in Gassendi, but the 
     result was the same each time. A colour image was taken 
     earlier at 01:21UT but shows not colour on S wall as it was 
     saturated. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-28 UT 15:26-16:39 Ill=90% Gassendi observed by Moore_P on 1966-10-25

     Gassindi 1966 Oct 25 UTC 22:30-23:10 Observed by Moore and 
     Moseley (Armagh, Northern Ireland, 10" refractor) and Sartory 
     (England, 8.5" ? reflector) "2 faint blinks (Eng.) on NW (IAU 
     ?) wall. (Indep. confirm.?). NASA catalog weight=5. NASA 
     catalog ID #987. ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2026-Feb-28 UT 15:58-16:42 Ill=90% Aristarchus observed by Trouvelot on 1880-1-23

     Aristarchus 1880 Jan 23 UT 20:00? Observed by Trouvelot 
     (Meudon, France) "Luminous light like a luminous cable or 
     shining wall". NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #217. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2026-Feb-28 UT 16:35-17:17 Ill=90% Plato observed by Pratt_H on 1873-11-1

     Plato 1873 Nov 01 UTC 20:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) "Unusual 
     Appearance". NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID #182.
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.