TLP Repeat Illumination/Libration and Earthshine predictions for: Sweden - Stockholm



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-May-01 UT 18:35-18:42 Ill=21% Boussingault observed by Schmidt_J on 1860-4-24

     Boussingalt 1860 Apr 24 UT 20:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, Greece, 
     7" refractor) "Noted weak glows on the crater he tho't prob. due to 
     wall reflections on floor" NASA catalog weight=0 (very unlikely to be a 
     TLP). NASA catalog ID #132. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-01 UT 18:51-20:28 Ill=21% Cassini observed by Andrenko on 1937-2-14

     Bright spot (in dark part of Moon - confirmation of Arkhipov?). Cameron 
     1978 catalog weight=5 and Cameron 1978 catalog serial No. 418,


2025-May-01 UT 19:08-19:47 Ill=21% Proclus observed by Firsoff on 1955-5-25

     Proclus 1955 May 25 UT 19:30 Observed by Firsoff (Somerset, England, 
     6.5" reflector x240, seing=very good) "E. (IAU?) wall equally bright in 
     red and green filters, dull in blue, invisible in violet. (in p.c. time 
     given is 0730UT, but must have been 7:30PM loc. time." NASA catalog 
     weight=4 (good). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=594 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2025-May-01 UT 19:08-20:10 Ill=21% Aristarchus observed by Blair_G on 1980-11-11

     On 1980 Nov 11 at UT17:35-18:32 G. Blair (Weir, Scotland, UK) at 
     17:35UT immediately noted that the Earthsine was extremeley bright. All 
     large detail easily seen on unilluminated disk. 17:38UT a definite pale 
     reddish brown tinge enveloped the Aristarchus area. 17:39 seemed to be 
     getting larger and more intense west (IAU) side. Attempted to contact 
     other observers. 17:40UT Aristarchus still had a bright central peak. 
     17:50UT fading a little from the west (IAU). 18:00UT slight revival in 
     brightness. 18:15UT effect still visible when Aristarchus set behind a 
     high western horizon. The two sketches supplied show the illuminated 
     region around the crater with extension to the west (IAU). P. Foley 
     (Kent) found thatAristarchus was bright enough in Earthshine to be seen 
     with the naked eye. Telescope in operation at 18:00UT and the entire 
     Aristarchus region was bathed in violet/rose colour with what appeared 
     to be a strong ray extending to the west (IAU). Detail could be clearly 
     seen inside Aristarchus crater such as the central zone, west and north 
     wall and rim in relief from point southeat to northwest. CED measure 
     0.8 (white), 0.9 (blue), 0.2 (red). No other reading in Earthshine gave 
     a measure in red. Observation ceased by 18:32UT as the Moon was very 
     low. ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2025-May-01 UT 19:16-21:09 Ill=21% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1970-7-7

     On 1970 Jul 07 at UT 23:00-23:30 Celis (Paso Hondo, Chile, 3" 
     refractor, x60, x100, x135, seeing=good) observed the following in 
     Aristarchus: "Similar conditions as last night (#1264) but diminished 
     in brightness to 40% (to 6deg bright. Real phenom. in the dimming?)". 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1265 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-01 UT 20:11-20:48 Ill=22% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1990-3-1

     Om 1990 Mar 01 at UT 00:59-02:20 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x36) observed that Aristarchus could barely be seen, but at 
     02:15 UT it brightened by about two times. Note that brightening might 
     refer to Lambert - it is worded in an ambiguous way in Cameron's 
     catalog). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=392 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1. 


2025-May-01 UT 20:11-20:48 Ill=22% Lambert observed by Fryback_D on 1990-3-1

     Om 1990 Mar 01 at UT 00:59-02:20 D. Fryback (Madison, WI, USA, 8" 
     reflector) observed that Lambert was a star-like point, but later saw 
     it brighten up (02:15UT) by two times (note that this brightening might 
     refer to Aristarchus - it is worded in an ambiguous way in Cameron's 
     catalog). The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=392 and 
     weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2025-May-01 UT 20:17-21:09 Ill=22% Milichius observed by Woodward_AJ on 1948-8-9

     In 1948 Aug 09 at UT 02:40 Woodward (Toronto, Canada, sky very 
     clear) observed, using a telescope, a bright, bluish-white to 
     greyish-yellow, 3 sec duration flash in Earthshine. The flash 
     was between magnitude 0 to 1 if one were looking for a similar 
     magnitude star in the sky without a telescope. There was 
     possibly a very slight motion of the flash in a southerly 
     direction. Also there were two terminal bursts. Cameron suggsts 
     that this might have been a meteor? Ref: Moore, P.A. Guide to 
     the Moon (1953), p117. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=508 and 
     weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-01 UT 20:38-21:09 Ill=22% Aristarchus observed by Darling_D on 1990-6-27

     On 1990 Jun 27 at UT02:17-03:00 D. Darling (Sparta, WI, USA, 3" 
     refractor, x36) reported that the crater had "Flared up at 0225 as a 
     point of light then went down" - the effect was fairly brief. 
     Earthshine was quite clearly seen and all features elsewhere were 
     normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=405 and the weight=0. The ALPo/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-01 UT 20:55-21:09 Ill=22% Macrobius observed by Persson on 1972-4-17

     Macrobius 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, 
     Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Macrob. was a white 
     ring without outline or shadow. (shad. should have been seen--sun  only 
     up 5deg alt. Something was raising albedo from 0 to surround." NASA 
     catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.


2025-May-01 UT 20:55-21:09 Ill=22% Proclus observed by Persson on 1972-4-17

     Proclus 1972 Apr 17 UT 20:10-20:45 Observed by Persson (Hvidore, 
     Danmark, 2.5" refractor x58 & x100, seeing=good) "Proclus not as clear 
     as usual" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1328.


2025-May-01 UT 20:55-21:09 Ill=22% W_Limb observed by Hvidore on 1972-4-17

     On 1972 Apr 17 at UT 20:10-20:45 Hvidore (Denmark, 2.5" refractor, x58, 
     x100, seeing=good) noted a brightening of the dark limb between 
     Hercynian mountains and Cleostratus crater. Thought that it was due to 
     atmospheric disturbance. Cameron says similar to other reports e.g. No. 
     1156. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1330 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-01 UT 19:35-21:11 Ill=22% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-May-02 UT 19:18-21:14 Ill=31% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1970-7-8

     On 1970 Jul 08 at UT 23:00-23:30 Celis (Paso Hondo, Chile, 3" 
     refractor, x60, x100, x135, seeing=excellent) observed the following at 
     Aristarchus: "Conditions again similar (to #1264). Brighter tonite(8 
     deg) than last nite. but not as bright as on the 6th. Pin pts. of light 
     very accentuated. The radial open hand extended fingers form not so 
     frequently, perhaps because of the larger crescent illum. now.". 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1266 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-02 UT 19:29-21:13 Ill=31% Hercules observed by Gray on 1885-2-19

     On 1885 Feb 19 at UT 19:00-20:00, Gray of England?, saw a small crater 
     (in it?) that was dull red with vivid contrast. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID is 247 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-02 UT 19:50-22:40 Ill=32% Cyrillus_G observed by Paynter_L on 1983-8-13 *

     Cyrillus G 1983 Aug 13 UT  20:17-20:59 L. Paynter (Radcliffe, 
     UK, 22cm reflector, seeing III or better, transparency good). 
     Cyrillus G was relatively bright and surrounded by a shaded 
     area. On increasing the magnification from x65 to x130 he became 
     aware of a diffused "carise" colouration, in and around the 
     crater. The colouration was similar though to other spurious 
     colour on the Moon, but unlike other areas affected by spurious 
     colour, was more diffuse and spread out and not so concentrated. 
     In view of some uncertainty by the observer, ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-02 UT 20:03-21:22 Ill=32% McClure observed by McKay_R on 1976-4-4

     McClure vicinity 1976 Apr 04 UT 19:36-2009 Observed by McKay 
     (England, 3" refractor, x160), Savill (England, 10x50 
     binoculars), Moore (Sussex, England, 15" reflector, x360, seeing 
     II), Buss (England, 6" reflector), Brady (England, 8" 
     reflector), Ross (England), Foley (Kent, England, 12" reflector) 
     "Noted a fuzzy, glowing spot at 1936h at 160x. 2 min later, spot 
     grew larger & flashed up to very bright. Changed power to 106x, 
     & 80x, still vis. Spot faded 10 m later, then suddenly flashed 
     up again. 5 m later it faded again & disappeared at 1959h. At 
     2006h returned to fuzzy, glowing spot then disappeared at 2009h, 
     never to reappear. Some obs. confirmed, others did not. Photos 
     afterward don't show anything, nor did blink aftwerward." Moore 
     though nothing unusual. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #
     1431. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-02 UT 20:21-21:43 Ill=32% Aristarchus observed by Eastman on 1965-10-30

     On 1965 Oct 30 at UT 0200 Eastman (Palos Verdes, CA, USA, 12" 
     reflector) observed a brightening in Aristarchus in ashen light. The 
     photographs that were taken show it. The phenomenon was seen each 
     lunation since July. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=908 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-02 UT 20:37-21:54 Ill=32% Posidonius observed by Gruithuisen_F on 1821-4-7 *

     Posidonius 1821 Apr 07 UTC 18:00? Observed by Gruithuisen (Munich, 
     Germany) "Small bright crater in it was shadowless. Schroter also saw 
     it shadowless several X" NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID 
     #87. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-02 UT 20:58-21:54 Ill=32% Montes_Recti observed by Smith_G on 2009-3-1

     On 2009 Mar 01 at UT 18:50-21:00 G. Smith (East Yorkshire, UK, 127mm 
     Maksutov Cassegrain telescope with zoom eyepiece and later a Plossl 
     eyepiece) observed an area between Plato and Sinus Iridum to be glowing 
     as a bright nebulous patch. It was brighter than anything else in 
     Eartshine. A change in eyepiece did not affect the appearance of the 
     nebulous patch. The patch had faded somewhat by 21:00UT. The observers 
     brother attempted to observe the patch through a 114mm reflector at 
     20:30UT but the optics were of poor quality and the effect was not 
     seen. BAA observers were alerted, but only after the event had faded - 
     they made observations from 22:00-23:46 UT but failed to detect 
     anything unusual in the region concerned. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
     This may have been a mis-identification with Aristarchus - however 
     we cannot be 100% sure.


2025-May-02 UT 21:46-21:54 Ill=32% Aristarchus observed by Gridley on 1965-7-4

     In 1965 Jul 04 at UT 03:53-05:59 Gridley, Welch (West Covina, CA, USA, 
     4.5" and 8" reflector, seeing=excellent), Albert (CA, 8" reflector, 
     x375) and Emanuel (8" reflector) observed star-like flashes in 
     Aristarchus crater. Cameron says this confirmed and that the date 
     in MBMW is 7/3/65 which is local time = 4th UT also but is in error due 
     to misreading of handwriting. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=883 and 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-02 UT 21:54-00:00 Ill=32% Posidonius observed by Andre on 1963-10-22

     In 1963 Oct 22 at UT 21:00? Andre (Belgium, 2.25" refractor) noticed 
     that Posidonius A's shadow was not seen when it should have been seen. 
     The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=777 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-02 UT 19:38-21:56 Ill=32% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-May-03 UT 18:40-18:54 Ill=42% W_Limb observed by Webb_TW on 1855-6-20

     In 1855 Jun 20 at UT 21:00 T.W. Webb (England) observed a trace of 
     twilight (Cameron says also seen by Gruithuisen, Henry and others at 
     times). Webb gives a low weight to his own observation, saying "for 
     want of better optical means". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=130 and 
     weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2025-May-03 UT 18:40-19:05 Ill=42% Atlas observed by Fehring on 1965-10-30

     On 1965 Oct 30 at 23:30-23:50UT Fehring and Garris (Parasmus, NJ, USA, 
     using a 2.4" refractor x88, seeing very good) saw a fuzzy area -- 
     variations in shape and distinctness, seen in an area east of Atlas 
     crater. A drawing was made. It was noted that no other area had a 
     similar effect. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=909 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2025-May-03 UT 18:40-20:04 Ill=42% Mare_Imbrium observed by Unknown_Italian_Observers on 2012-3-28

     On 2012 Mar 28 at UT 20:45-20:50 Two unknown Italian 
     observers, reported on an on-line formum that they had 
     independently seen a distinct glow with a comma/drop shape. 
     One of them moved the Moon and the glow moved with the Moon. 
     It is uncertain how experienced the observers where. A chart 
     was provided which shows the lcoation of the glow in the 
     western side of Mare Imbrium. It is just possible that this 
     was Aristarchus in Earthshine, though that is very slightly 
     further west and south than the observers reported. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-03 UT 18:43-20:26 Ill=42% Eudoxus observed by Trouvelot on 1881-5-4

     On 1881 May 04 at UT 20:00? Trouvelot (Meudon, France) 
     observed an unexplained light inside Eudoxus crater. The 
     Cameron 1978 catalog ID=222 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3. 


2025-May-03 UT 18:52-20:04 Ill=42% Aristarchus observed by Zit_R on 1994-4-17

     On 1994 Apr 17 at UT02:00 R. Zit (Madison, WI, USA) whilst observing a 
     grazing lunar occultation, found that Aristarchus (and the surrounding 
     region) was glowing in Earthshine. This was confirmed by D. Weier 
     (Madison, WI, USA) at 02:00 UT also. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.  


2025-May-03 UT 19:11-20:59 Ill=42% Menelaus observed by Grego_P on 2012-3-28

     On 2012 Mar 28 P. Grego (Cornwall, UK, seeing II, 100mm 
     refractor, x132) observed a patch of light just inside the NW 
     rim of Menelaus on the shadowed wall or floor. Computer 
     visulaiztions of the illumination conditions using a digital 
     elevation model failed to produce this effect. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-03 UT 21:49-22:24 Ill=43% Cepheus_A observed by Collins_M on 2000-10-4

     Cepheus A 2000 Oct 04 UTC 08:15-08:50 Observer: Maurice Collins 
     (New Zealand, 90cm ETX) - observer noted that crater was 
     extremely bright - wasn't sure if this was normal and at the 
     time rated it as the brightest (contrasty?) crater that he had 
     ever seen on the Moon. Many years later he suspected that he may 
     have mis-identified the crater. This still leaves us with thr 
     problem as to why a crater should be so bright in this region, 
     and if so, which one? ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-03 UT 19:41-22:26 Ill=43% Earthshine: sporadic meteors

2025-May-04 UT 19:03-20:57 Ill=52% Pitiscus observed by Slayton_G on 1981-9-6

     Pitiscus 1981 Sep 05 UT ??:?? but assumed to be AM? which would make 
     it 00:00-03:00UTC. Observed by Slayton (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 
     8" reflector, ASA 64EK7 f/170, Kodak Kodachrome) photographed a bright 
     glow in the crater that appeared to move. Observer also reported seeing 
     it visually noting that it looked gray with a tinge of red. For further 
     information see p266 of Sky & Telescope (1991, March). Note that 
     Cameron gives the date and UT at 1981 Sep 06 UT 01:00-01:30, or one day 
     later. I will use this date and time from now on. The Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=152 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-04 UT 19:55-21:16 Ill=53% Theophilus observed by Marshall_KP on 1982-9-24

     In 1982 Sep 24 at 22:45-23:40 K. Marshall (Medellin, Columbia) saw in 
     Theophilus an obscuration on the south west wall close to Cyrillus and 
     furthermore it had a red / mauve colouration (seen best in a 12mm Ortho 
     eyepiece). Through a Wratten 15 yellow filter the region was quite 
     bright. At23:40UT the obscuration faded. There was plenty of detail in 
     the region between Theophilus and Cyrils. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     184 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3. 


2025-May-04 UT 19:58-21:40 Ill=53% Posidonius observed by Houdard on 1915-4-21

     On 1915 Apr 21 at UT 1800? Houdard (France) noticed a special 
     occurrence south of Posidonius which he took as evidence of water 
     vapor. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=351 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2025-May-04 UT 21:03-22:19 Ill=53% Albategnius observed by Schnuchel on 1972-6-18

     Albategnius 1972 Jun 18 UTC 19:20-19:25 Observed by Schnuchel (13.25E, 
     52.5N, 20x60 binoculars?) "Bright area at the inner N wall, diminution 
     of brightness well observable" S=4 T=4. Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & 
     Planets (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.


2025-May-04 UT 21:56-22:42 Ill=53% Mare_Crisium observed by Williams_AS on 1882-3-26

     A.S.Williams of West Brighton, UK, using a 2.75" Acromatic refractor 
     (x75, definition good, but it was too windy to use the 5.25") noticed 
     that the mare was a mass of light streaks and spots. This was not 
     considered unusual, but these features were unusually plain, distinct 
     and brught, especially the streaks. The observer could not recall 
     seeing the streaks so bright and clear with this instrument before, and 
     indeed hardly ever with the larger 5.25" telescope. The observer 
     continued to observe Mare Crisium on many nights for several months and 
     comments that such an unusual exhibition was later seen perhaps once 
     every 2-3 lunations. They are uncertain how much this effect depends 
     upon the state of the Earth's atmosphere. This TLP does not make it 
     into the Cameron 1978 catalog and so may not be a TLP - however it has 
     been included, just in case, and to try to understand what was actually 
     seen. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-04 UT 22:15-22:42 Ill=54% Censorinus observed by Cook_AC on 1984-7-5

     Censorinus 1984 Jul 05 UT 21:05-21:25 Observed by Cook (24" reflector 
     with line scan photodiode array at Mill Hill observatory, London) "Two 
     line scan photodiode array images were taken which used the motion of 
     the Moon to build up an image. The first image at 21:25UT did not 
     include all of Censorinus, but the part that it did include was not 
     very bright. The 21:25UT image did include all of Censorinus and the 
     crater was bright, including the part that was just visible in the 
     previous image. Possibly the seeing was worse at 21:05? and this could 
     explain the brightness descrepency, but it is worth checking again by 
     taking images at the same illumination conditions" BAA Lunar Section 
     report. At 21:17 M. Cook (Frimley, UK) found Proclus to be brighter 
     than Censorinus (more so than the previous night) and obtained variable 
     readings for Censorinus. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=247 and weight=3. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-04 UT 19:44-22:26 Ill=54% Earthshine: Eta Aquarids: ZHR=40 (vel=66 km/s) & (radio) N&S Omega Cetids)

2025-May-04 UT 22:34-22:42 Ill=54% Proclus observed by Kern on 1972-6-18

     Proclus 1972 Jun 18 UTC 20:50-21:15 Observed by Kern (8.75E, 48.25N, 
     60mm refractor) "Yellow to white bright pattern at the NW wall, visible 
     only occasionally" S=4, T=3 Ref: Hilbrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets 
     (1984) Vol 30, pp53-61.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-20:23 Ill=62% Mons_Pico observed by Schmidt_J on 1844-4-25

     SW of Pico 1844 Apr 25 UT 20:00? Observed by Schmidt (Athens, 
     Greece, ? refractor) "A bluish glimmering patch of light not 
     quite within the dark side" NASA catalog weight=4. NASA 
     catalog ID #123. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-18:55 Ill=62% Proclus observed by Dean on 1970-7-11

     Proclus 1970 Jul 11 UT 20:35-20:45 Observed by Dean, Jamieson, 
     Sparks (Ruislip, ------, England, 6" relector x156) "Dean saw 
     something in Proclus, alerted Jamieson who saw nothing unusual 
     at 2043h, but tho't Secchi was quite bright. At 2035 Sparks saw 
     Proc. fluctuate. Red & blue filters showed some reduction in 
     brightness. E. edge showed darkening, but not as dark as in 
     shadows. 10 min later, returned to normal. (Sparks confirmed 
     Dean)." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1267. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-20:25 Ill=62% Purbach observed by Osawa on 1970-4-14

     Purbach 1970 Apr 14 UT 12:00-14:00 Observed by Osawa (Awajt-Shima, 
     Japan, 8" reflector, x288) "Photos in blue and orange taken. Ill-
     defined obscur. in blue photo in S. part of crater compared with 
     orange. (neg. is so faint it is doubtful. Apollo 13 watch. Similar to 
     Alter's findings in Alphonsus)." NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA 
     catalog ID #1250.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-18:55 Ill=62% Secchi observed by Dean on 1970-7-11

     1970 Jul 11 UT 20:35-20:45 During a TLP alert for Proclus, Jamieson  
     saw nothing unusual, but found instead that Secchi was quite bright.  
     NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1267. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-18:50 Ill=62% Eimmart observed by Louderback_D on 1983-9-15

     On 1983 Sep 15 at UT 05:20-05:24 Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA, 
     8" reflector and 3" refractor, seeing poor) found that the west wall of 
     Eimmart was unusually bright (8.3) and apparently it was almost as 
     bright as the "WEBS(of Aris?) at its brightest". The crater was 
     apparently normal again on Sep 20 and 26. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     228 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-19:15 Ill=62% Mons_Pico observed by Adee_J on 2008-4-13 *

     2009 Apr 13 UT 18:55-20:00 J. Adee (UK) and later A. Jarwaski (UK) saw 
     Mons Pico to be incredibly bright. Adee reported naked eye visibility, 
     though this does not show up in later CCD images. Jarwaski saw another 
     nearby Mt very bright as well. This has been assigned an ALPO/BAA 
     weight of 1, though I suspect it is just normal for Pico to get quite 
     bright at sunrise.


2025-May-05 UT 18:45-19:20 Ill=62% Montes_Apenninus observed by Armitage_J on 2008-4-13 *

     Patches of brightness seen in the area between craters Aratus and Joy.
     Seemed to the observer to be perhaps slightly brighter than one would
     expect - the observer thought that their observation only barely
     constitured a TLP but decided to send the report in anyway. This
     has been assigned an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.


2025-May-05 UT 18:57-20:17 Ill=62% Grimaldi observed by Azevado on 1965-7-7

     On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, 
     extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de 
     Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-05 UT 19:09-20:30 Ill=62% Alphonsus observed by Darling_D on 1990-5-3

     On 1990 May 03 at UT 02:03 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, seeing 
     steady) observed a point of light inside Alphonsus just to the north 
     of the central peak, along the "center ridge". It was seen again, half 
     way between the central peak and the noth west rim - along the ridge. 
     All other features were normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=403 and the 
     weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 19:33-21:09 Ill=63% Alphonsus observed by Horowitz on 1967-8-13

     Alphonsus 1967 Aug 13 UT 18:40-18:55 Observed by Horowitz (Haifa, 
     Israel, 8" reflector?) "Glow or hazy patch seen while using filters. 
     Brighter than background. Not seen after 2055 or next nite" NASA 
     catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1041.


2025-May-05 UT 19:33-20:54 Ill=63% Moon observed by Mattingly on 1972-4-21

     On 1972 Apr 21 at UT19:01 Mattingly (Apollo 16 commander, in orbit 
     around the Moon, using his naked eyes) saw a bright flash from below 
     his horizon on the lunar farside (approximate longitude=180 deg). he 
     was dark adapted at the time. However no sesimic event was recorded and 
     so Cameron suspects that this was not a meteor impact but a cosmic ray 
     striking his eye. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1331 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 19:56-21:50 Ill=63% Swift observed by Wilkins_HP on 1934-3-23

     Peirce A (Swift=IAU name) 1937 Mar? 23? UTC 22:00 Observed by Wilkins 
     (England, UK, 12.5" reflector) "Obscuration on floor if crater. Crater 
     invis. (similar to #394, 396)." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA 
     catalog ID #412. Note this is almost certainly supposed 
     to be 1934 Dec 23!


2025-May-05 UT 20:23-22:19 Ill=63% Ross_D observed by Harris on 1964-8-16

     SE of Ross D 1964 Aug 16 UT 04:18-05:20 Observed by Harris and 
     Cross (Whittler, CA, USA, 19" reflector?) "Bright area. 
     Condensations varying with time" NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID #840. ALPO/BAA weight=3


2025-May-05 UT 20:38-22:07 Ill=63% Mons_Piton observed by Schneller on 1961-1-25

     Piton 1961 Jan 25? UTC 00:00? Observed by Schneller (Cleveland, Ohio, 
     USA, 8" x53) "Red obscuration concealing peak, @10mi sq (if near SR, 
     date is 27th; ancilary data given for 27th -- date not given)" NASA 
     catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #731.


2025-May-05 UT 21:04-22:39 Ill=63% Unknown observed by Von_Speisssen on 1887-11-23

     On 1887 Nov 23 at 16:15-17:00 UT Von Speissen & others of Berlin, 
     Germany, using a 3.5" refractor (x180), saw a "Triangular patch of 
     light (time in Middlehurst catalog wrong? Moonrise was at > 18:30h. If 
     year =1887, age=8.8 days & time OK. must be same observation as ID=256 
     in Cameron 1978 catalog - note similarity of names and also the 
     reference date). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=258 and weight=1.


2025-May-05 UT 21:16-22:52 Ill=63% Proclus observed by Madej_P on 1984-7-6

     Proclus 1984 Jul 06 UT 20:29-20:43 light green spot observed by Madej 
     (England) in the central region. No colour seen elsewhere. At 20:10 
     Foley (Kent, UK, 12" reflector) had seen a small extending of darkening 
     in the south east floor (not present 2 hours before) and a lot of fine 
     detail - though everything was normal again by 22:50UT. At 22:15 Amery 
     (Reading, UK) found a large dark spot on the south east floor. Other 
     observers: J and A.cook (Frimley, England) could not confirm but their 
     seeing was IV and tranparency was poor" Mobberley found no colour and 
     also no detail on the floor. BAA Lunar Section Report. Cameron 2006 
     catalog ID=248 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 21:18-21:53 Ill=63% Alphonsus observed by Farrant_M on 1968-5-5

     Alphonsus 1968 May 05 UTC 20:00 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, 
     England, 8" reflector, x220, Seeing: Good). "Did not see gray patch SE
     (ast. ?) of c.p. Noted W. (ast. ?) dark patch was invis. while S. one 
     was seen easily, emerging from shadow. On 7th all seen easily, emerging 
     from shadow. On 7th all 3 clearly vis. with the darkest one the invos. 
     one on 5th." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1071.


2025-May-05 UT 19:47-22:01 Ill=63% Earthshine: Eta Aquarids: ZHR=40 (vel=66 km/s) & (radio) N&S Omega Cetids)

2025-May-05 UT 22:03-22:52 Ill=63% Plato observed by Williams_AS on 1882-3-27

     Plato 1882 Mar 27 UTC 20:10-21:00 Observer: A.S. Williams (Brighton, 
     UK, 5.5" saw the shadow filled floor of Plato at Sunrise with a 
     "Glowing and curious milky kind of light". About 1 hour after sunrise 
     at Plato, there was no trace of this effect. The TLP filled the whole 
     floor except at a quarter of the diameter from the east wall which was 
     actually quite black. The observer saw a curious phosphorescent glimmer 
     at sunset (April11th?). Cameron comments that Birt, Nelson and Waugh 
     saw obsecuring mist or fog in Plato on many occasions. Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=229 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-05 UT 22:08-22:52 Ill=63% Plato observed by Bianchini on 1725-8-16

     A track of reddish light, like a beam, was seen
     crossing the shadowed floor of Plato.This TLP has an ID
     No. of 17 in Cameron's 1978 catalog and a weight
     of 3. It has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.


2025-May-05 UT 22:37-22:52 Ill=64% Mons_Pico observed by Turner_S on 1979-9-29

     On 1979 Sep 29 at UT10:00-12:00 S. Turner (Maryborough, Australia) 
     observed a strong beacon like flash in white light that moved back and 
     forth in the east wall of Plato (very bright) and Mons Pico. tried 
     changing eyepiece and the field of view, but this wasn't the cause of 
     the effect. A check at 11:07UT did not show the effect, but it was back 
     again by 11:18UT being more pronounced at Mons Pico than the east wall 
     of Plato. SSW of Mons Pico was also blinking slightly. At 11:32 the 
     blinking effect was irregular 5-10 sec and this continued until 
     12:00UT. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=71 and weight=0 but she suggests 
     atmospheric scintillation as a cause. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-05 UT 22:37-22:52 Ill=64% Plato observed by Turner_S on 1979-9-29

     On 1979 Sep 29 at UT10:00-12:00 S. Turner (Maryborough, Australia) 
     observed a strong beacon like flash in white light that moved back and 
     forth in the east wall of Plato (very bright) and Mons Pico. tried 
     changing eyepiece and the field of view, but this wasn't the cause of 
     the effect. A check at 11:07UT did not show the effect, but it was back 
     again by 11:18UT being more pronounced at Mons Pico than the east wall 
     of Plato. SSW of Mons Pico was also blinking slightly. At 11:32 the 
     blinking effect was irregular 5-10 sec and this continued until 
     12:00UT. Cameron 2006 catalog ID=71 and weight=0 but she suggests 
     atmospheric scintillation as a cause. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 18:47-20:37 Ill=72% Linne observed by Knott_G on 1867-1-14

     Linne 1867 Jan 14 UT 20:00 Observed by Knott (England?) "White covering 
     had seemingly disappeared, was a dark spot. Definition (seeing?) was 
     poor." NASA catalog weight=1 very low. NASA catalog ID #148.


2025-May-06 UT 18:47-20:20 Ill=72% Kepler observed by Morales on 1884-2-5

     Morales of France?, observed "an illumination" in Kepler on 1884 Feb 05 
     at UT20:00?. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 241 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 18:47-00:00 Ill=72% Plato observed by Cragg on 1952-4-4

     Plato 1952 Apr 04 UT 02:45 Observer: T.A.Cragg (Mt Wilson, CA, 
     USA, 31cm reflector, x420, seeing fairly good, transparency 
     fair) - Obscur. of floor (seen a few hours after Wilkins & Moore 
     obs. confirm.?) " - indeed Haas in Stolling Astronomer 2002 Vol 
     45, p29 states that Cragg was amazed to see Plato's floor with 
     absolutely nothing on it! He was able to draw details elsewhere 
     in other features. NASA catalog weight=5. NASA TLP ID No. #551. 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-06 UT 18:47-19:24 Ill=72% Censorinus observed by Iwanoff on 1972-4-22

     On 1972 Apr 22 at UT 17:30-18:15 Iwanoff (60mm refractor, 1000mm focal 
     length,transparency 3 out of 5 and seeing 3 out of 5, located at 53deg 
     5' N and 8deg 45'E) At Censorinus a diffuse bright area, greater than 
     the crater itself, yellow to white in colour. Published in Hilbrecht 
     and Kuveler, Moon and Planets, 30 (1984) p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 18:52-20:26 Ill=72% W_Limb observed by Fitton on 1974-3-2

     On 1974 Mar 02 at UT 23:00 Fitton (Lancashire, UK, 8.5" reflector, 
     x200, seeing = excellent and transparency = excellent) observed "A fine 
     deep red line seen at 1st contact with B-ring of Saturn. Nothing 
     unusual at A-ring contact. Persisted during occult. of B-ring. It 
     divided into 2 components & space between B-ring & globe cutting ring 
     into 2 disjointed ends persisted till dark limb passed onto globe of 
     Saturn, then a short red line corresponding exactly to chord of planet 
     disk defined by lunar limb. It increased in length as occult. 
     progressed. It suddenly vanished after 3/4 of globe had been occulted. 
     No afterglow at spot on limb, no irreg. at limb could be seen. Obs. 
     eliminates Saturn, telescope, & atmosp. as possible cause. Suggests 
     refraction from tenuous atm. of destructive interference of reflected 
     light from very small angle at limb, or diffraction of Saturn light 
     grazing limb". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1389 and weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 18:58-20:19 Ill=72% Grimaldi observed by Azevado on 1965-7-8

     On 1965 Jul 08 at 01:00?UT a white streak was seen in Grimaldi, 
     extended towards the limb. This was observed by Rubens de 
     Azevedo, et. al., Brazil. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=884 and 
     weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-06 UT 19:05-20:53 Ill=72% Aristarchus observed by Morozov on 1960-2-6

     On 1960 Feb 06 at UT14:30 Morozov (Moscow, Russia) saw with the naked 
     eye a bright point inmovable but with brightness variations in dark 
     part of Moon, 3days past first quarter, 2days before SR! (says 
     Cameron). Cameron 1978 catalog ID=728 and weight=3.


2025-May-06 UT 19:27-20:52 Ill=72% Censorinus observed by Hopp on 1972-4-22

     On 1972 Apr 22 at UT 18:58-00:28 Hopp (75mm refractor, 1200mm focal 
     length,transparency 4 out of 5 and seeing 4 out of 5, located at 52deg 
     30' N and 13deg 15'E) Censorinus brighter than normal relative to 
     Proclus. Published in Hilbrecht and Kuveler, Moon and Planets, 30 
     (1984) p53-61. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 19:27-21:04 Ill=72% Plato observed by Flynn_T on 1976-11-30

     Plato 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:15 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm 
     reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that there 
     were two whitish semi-circular tide like marks enclosing two 
     dark patches adjoining the interior west wall The observer was 
     puzzled because if these were two masses of spawning foot 
     hills, then why would the cental areas, presumably the higher 
     parts, be dark - when the contrary is usually the case? 
     ALPO.BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 19:35-20:53 Ill=72% Copernicus observed by Wilkins_HP on 1939-3-29

     Copernicus 1939 Mar 29 UT 19:00-19:15 Observed by Wilkins (Kent, 
     England, 6" reflector) "C.P. diffuse light spot, faint glow s as 
     tho in a luminous mist (3h before SR) Some indication of 
     E.terraces, then vanished." NASA catalog weight=4. NASA catalog 
     ID #447. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-06 UT 19:52-21:29 Ill=72% Copernicus observed by Flynn_T on 1976-11-30

     Copernicus 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:40 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm 
     reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that the 
     Copernicus craterlet chains werebetter seen through a red 
     filter than a blue. ALPO.BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 19:52-21:29 Ill=72% Purbach observed by Flynn_T on 1976-11-30

     Purbach 1976 Nov 30 UT 19:40 T. Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 29cm 
     reflector, Wratten 25 and 44a filters) observed that the 
     crater interior was better see through a red filter than a 
     blue. ALPO.BAA weight=1.


2025-May-06 UT 21:57-22:53 Ill=73% Clavius observed by Cook_Miss on 1915-4-23

     Clavius 1915 Apr 23 UTC 20:00 Observed by Cook (England?) "Narrow 
     straight beam of light from crater A to B" NASA catalog weight=1 (very 
     poor). NASA catalog ID #352. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-07 UT 18:56-20:48 Ill=80% Bullialdus observed by Findlay_MW on 1975-3-22

     On 1975Mar22 at UT 21:17-21:23 Findlay and Ford (Mills Observatory, 
     Dundee, UK, 25cm refractor, Wratten 25 and 44a filters used) A white
     spot was observed on the rim of Bulialdus that was perhaps slightly 
     brighter in red than in white light. The observers however decided that 
     they did not regard this as a TLP. This is a BAA Lunar Section 
     Observation. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-07 UT 19:32-21:01 Ill=80% Posidonius observed by Salimbeni_P on 1997-12-9

     On 1997 Dec 09 at UT 18:42-19:02 P. Salimbeni(Cugliate Fabiasco, 
     Italy, 20cm reflector) observed colour on the northern edge of the 
     crater - 23A filter used. This is a UAI reported observation and has 
     come from this organizations web ste. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-07 UT 19:49-21:40 Ill=80% Plato observed by Flynn_T on 1975-3-22

     On 1975 Mar 22 at UT22:10-22:25 T.Flynn (Edinburgh, UK, 30cm 
     Newtownian, x75) observed 3 large areas on the floor of Plato to be 
     delicately darker in the blue filter. There were of different darkness. 
     He did not regard these as TLP, but permanent blinks. This is a BAA 
     report. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-07 UT 20:04-22:01 Ill=80% Jansen observed by Lourencon on 1991-5-24

     On 1991 May 24 at UT 00:05-00:08 UT Romualdo Lourencon (Sao 
     Paulo, Brazil, 60mm refractor, seeing=III) detected a circular 
     cloud in Jansen B and H? (Gazateer report says F and K). "The 
     crater of the event 100km diam. compared to Copernicus, dark 
     with crescent obscured region below it. Was S of Jansen. A 
     circular depression there was before LTP in darkness. Wonders if 
     circ. depr. was shadow of cloud? The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=
     428a and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1. 


2025-May-07 UT 20:23-22:46 Ill=80% Proclus observed by Moore_P on 1984-7-8 *

     On 1984 Jul 08 at UT 20:10-22:05 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, seeing IV-V)
     suspected that the floor of Proclus was slightly darker than normal. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=249 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-07 UT 22:02-22:46 Ill=81% Plato observed by Farrant_M on 1968-5-7

     Plato 1968 May 07 UTC 20:48-21:05 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, 
     England, 8" reflector x220) "Red color No. of landslip in W. wall seen 
     in blink & vis. Vanished by 2105h. Had not returned at 2125. (Moore has 
     wrong date in his extended catalog.)." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA 
     catalog ID #1074.


2025-May-07 UT 22:12-22:46 Ill=81% Copernicus observed by McConnell_J on 1972-2-24

     South of Copernicus 1972 Feb 24 UT 19:30-20:00 Observed by McConnell 
     (England, 6" reflector, x195, seeing=good) "White spot just S. of Cop. 
     about same size as Copernicus H (@ 5km), (there is a bright area or mt. 
     SW of Cop. H)." NASA catalog weight=1 (very low). NASA catalog ID 1323.


2025-May-07 UT 22:17-22:46 Ill=81% Eudoxus observed by Unknown_Observer on 1882-1-29

     On 1882 Jan 29 at UT 17:00-17:30 an unknown observer noted an unusual 
     shadow in Eudoxus crater. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=227 and the 
     weight=2. Reference: Sirius Vol 15, 167, 1882. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-08 UT 18:52-20:19 Ill=87% Gassendi observed by Moore_P on 1966-9-25

     Gassendi - 1966 Sep 25 UT 20:20-20:50 observed by Moore and 
     Moseley(Armagh, N.Ireland, 10" refracfor x140) "Reddish patches, 
     regarded dubious, owing to low altitude of the Moon". NASA 
     catalog weight=1. NASA catalog ID #981. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-08 UT 18:52-18:56 Ill=87% Calippus observed by Frank on 1973-2-13

     Callipus and vicinity 1973 Feb 13 UT 23:16-23:50 Observed by Frank 
     (E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector x100, Seeing=good, 
     altitude=45 deg). "Large dark patch, albedo=3 present E. of Calippus. 
     Drawing. (Shows it into Callippus also). Never seen before or since. 
     Albedo normal (4.5) at 2350h. (obs. monitors Callippus in ALPO-LTP 
     program)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1362.


2025-May-08 UT 18:52-20:09 Ill=87% Plato observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-23

     On 1975 Mar 23 at UT 20:40 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) found a brownish 
     colour on the north west wall. This is a BAA Lunar Section report. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-08 UT 18:52-20:15 Ill=87% Bullialdus observed by Amery_GW on 1979-10-31

     Bullialdus 1979 Oct 31 UT 20:20-20:30 G.W. Amery (Reading, UK) 
     observed a plateau area to be dark and distinct in blue light 
     (Wratten 44a), but only just visibly in red (Wratten 25) and 
     yellow light. Observer wonders if this is natural surface 
     colour? ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-08 UT 18:52-20:16 Ill=87% SE_Limb observed by Brook_C on 2003-8-8

     SE limb of Moon 2003 Aug 08 UTC 20:50 Observer Brook (Plymouth, UK)
     x70 60mm OG on a very hot evening, when I saw a fountain-like 
     appearance suddenly "squirt" from the SE limb. Seeing not particularly 
     good, but not so poor as to account for what was seen. Duration of 
     phenomenom perhaps a fraction of a second, hight of pehaps a few miles. 
     Thought I saw another one a few minutes later. - observer suspected hot 
     weather and Moon's low altitude" The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-08 UT 19:10-21:06 Ill=87% Censorinus observed by Cook_MC on 1991-5-24

     On 1991 May 24 at UT 23:10 M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the 
     apron region of Censorinus had a very dull white apron, but was 
     not diffuse. A sketch was supplied by this experienced observer. 
     The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=428b and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA 
     weight=2.


2025-May-08 UT 19:37-21:27 Ill=87% Plato observed by Pratt_H on 1872-7-16

     Plato 1872 Jul 16 UTC 21:00? Observed by Pratt (England?) "NW portion 
     of floor was hazy" NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #
     179.


2025-May-08 UT 19:52-21:25 Ill=87% Unknown observed by Dewitt_R on 2004-7-28

     2004 Jul 28 UT 07:25-07:31 R. Dewitt (Transparancy very poor due 
     to forest fire pollution - Moon looks red, USA, location: Mill 
     Creek, WA) observed several pin point-like orange flashes of 
     light occur (2-5 sec duration each and static wrt the Moon's 
     surface) across the bright illuminated side of the Moon with the 
     naked eye. Other much fainter, almost instantaneous sparkles 
     were seen. The brightest flash seen was of 5 sec duration. 
     Switching to binoculars (15x45, another fainter one was seen 
     too. Binouculars were handed to wife, who also confirmed similar 
     flashes. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-08 UT 19:55-21:52 Ill=87% Gassendi observed by Whippey_MR on 1967-6-18

     Gassendi 1967 Jun 18 UT 21:10-22:30 Observed by Whippey 
     (Northalt, England, 6" reflector?) "Faint redness outside NE & 
     SE wall of crater." Moore (10" Armagh refractor, x360) was 
     observing too 22:10-22:40, with and without a Moon Blink but 
     detected no redness, however his observing conditions were not 
     very good at the time. NASA catalog ID #1039. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. ALPO.BAA weight=2.


2025-May-08 UT 20:41-21:32 Ill=87% Mare_Crisium observed by Williams_AS on 1881-5-9

     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.


2025-May-08 UT 21:17-22:27 Ill=88% Plato observed by Moseley_T on 1966-9-25

     Plato 1966 Sep 25 UT 23:12-23:35 Observed by Moseley (Armagh, Nortern 
     Ireland, 10" refractor, x140) "Eng. moon blink sys. blinks inside the 
     crater. Very dubious due to low alt. of moon." NASA catalog weight=1 
     (very low). NASA catalog ID #982.


2025-May-08 UT 21:35-22:27 Ill=88% Gassendi observed by Whippey_MR on 1967-6-18

     Gassendi 1967 Jun 18 UT 22:50-23:59 Observed by Whippey 
     (Northalt, England, 6" reflector?) "Faint redness outside NE & 
     SE wall of crater." Moore (10" Armagh refractor, x360) was 
     observing earlier 22:10-22:40, with and without a Moon Blink but 
     detected no redness, however his observing conditions were not 
     very good at the time. NASA catalog ID #1039. NASA catalog 
     weight=3. ALPO.BAA weight=2.


2025-May-09 UT 19:42-21:12 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Ventzke on 1972-4-25

     Aristarchus 1972 Apr 25 UTC 19:15-19:20 Observer Ventzke (located at 
     48.67N, 12.00E) - diffuse brightening on inner N. wall, reddish. 60mm 
     refractor used. Ref. p53-61 of Hilrecht & Kuveler Moon & Planets vol 
     30, 1984.


2025-May-09 UT 19:42-21:26 Ill=93% Proclus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-24

     Proclus 1975 May 24 UTC  22:00 Observed by P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) 
     "Brightenings(?). Seen by more than one obs. ? Foley recorded a ray 
     projection on photos, but not seen vis. by others." NASA catalog 
     weight=3? (average?). NASA catalog ID #1405.


2025-May-09 UT 19:42-19:43 Ill=93% Proclus observed by Cook_MC on 1990-3-9

     Proclus 1990 Mar 09 UT 00:12-00:13 Observed by Marie Cook (Frimley, UK, 
     3.5" Questar telescope) observed a "long plume of light" the brightness 
     was the same as the wall region. It went from the southern rim about 
     half of the way across to the centre in the "northerly". The plume 
     feature was not seen at higher magnifications. Change in brightness 
     also noted. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=394 and the weight=1. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-09 UT 19:42-19:54 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Homan_MP on 2014-12-4

     Aristarchus 2014 Dec 04 UT 03:14-03:15 M.P. Homan (Grand Rapids, 
     MI, USA, Nikon P520 x48) 11 digital images taken. These show 
     possible blue colour in the Aristarchus area e.g. on the ray 
     between Herodotus an Aristarchus. ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-09 UT 19:59-21:27 Ill=93% Aristarchus observed by Foley_PW on 1975-3-24

     On 1975 Mar 24 at UT22:28-22:19 P.W. Foley (Kent, UK) observed 
     vivid blue/green in Aristarchus. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-09 UT 20:31-21:27 Ill=93% Herodotus observed by Knott_J on 1998-12-30

     Herodotus 1998 Dec 30 UT 18:50-19:10 observed by J.Knott 
     (Liverpool, UK 22cm Newtonian, x216, seeing II, transparency 
     good). Observer reports a bright spot, as bright as the 
     central peak in Aristarchus on the NW rim of Herodotus at 
     19:10 (still there at 19:15, but the curious thing was that it 
     was not visible earlier at 18:50? Now there is a bright 
     craterlet here, and the observer doubted if what he had seen 
     was unusual - though we have the rise in brightness o20 
     minutes to account for? The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-11 UT 19:28-22:51 Ill=99% Aristarchus observed by Brown_M on 1971-4-9 *

     On 1971 Apr 09 at UT 22:30-23:05 N. Brown (Huntington, York, UK, 37cm 
     reflector, x252) noted that the bands in Aristarchus were noticeably 
     more prominent in blue light than in red. This has no entry in the 1978 
     Cameron catalog. It has an ALPO/BAA weight of 2.


2025-May-12 UT 00:09-00:30 Ill=99% Vallis_Schroteri observed by Pickering_WH on 1891-9-17 *

     On 1891 Sep 17 at UT 18:00? Pickering, based at Arequipa, Peru, and 
     using a 12" reflector, saw in Schroter's Valley and the vicinity 
     "Varitions in vapor column. Crater D covered. (there are rays here -- 
     high sun effect on them?) Drawings. Time estimated from given 
     colongitude)." Cameron 1978 catalog ID=270 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA 
     weight=1.


2025-May-29 UT 19:35-19:46 Ill=10% Aristarchus observed by Classen on 1976-3-3

     On 1976 Mar 03 at UT 17:30-18:30 Classen? (Budapest, Hungary, 8" 
     refractor, 14" reflector) observed Aristarchus to have a point-like 
     brightness -- white. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1429 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-30 UT 19:37-20:23 Ill=18% W_Limb observed by Harrison_H on 1877-6-14

     On 1877 Jun 14 at UT 20:00 Harrison (USA?) noted on the western limb 
     variations of brilliancy along the dark limb reembled light of a moving 
     mirror held to a strong light against shadow of a dark ha.. Faint 
     greenish-blue streamers resembling terr. aurora streamers. He thought 
     they were same cause on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog weight=3 and 
     ID=192. 


2025-May-30 UT 19:37-20:23 Ill=18% Aristarchus observed by Cross on 1969-5-20

     On 1969 May 20 at UT 03:18-04:27 Cross (Las Cruces, NM, USA 6" 
     refractor), Olivarez (Spain?), Kohlenberger, Gibson, Miller, Duarte and 
     Harris (CA, USA) observed brightenings, pulsations, scintillations in 
     Aristarchus crater. Cameron says independent confirmation seen by 4 
     observers, 1-2 magnitude increases, ranged between 1-30sec. Most active 
     period was 03:18-03:20UT, 04:17-04:27UT (Las Cruces). Calkins (West 
     Covins, CA, USA) UT 03:40-04:25 saw one major brightening up 2 
     magnitudes above steady state lasting 0.2 to 1.5 sec and another slow 
     brightening lasting 5-10 seconds. Kelsey (CA, USA) saw at 03:43-03:48UT 
     some brightenings. These observations were made during the Apollo 10 
     watch. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1127 and 1128 and weight=5. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=4.


2025-May-30 UT 19:37-19:38 Ill=18% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1970-6-7

     On 1970 Jun 07 at UT 23:00-23:30 Celis et al. (Paso Hondo, Chile, 2.5" 
     refractor, seeing=good?) observed bluish star-like points in 
     Aristarchus that formed intermittently. The atmosphere was not 
     turbulent. Cameron comments that maybe this a confirmation of Bartha's 
     earlier TLP report?. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1259 and weight=3. The 
     ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-30 UT 19:37-20:23 Ill=18% Reiner observed by Bell on 1973-5-6

     On 1973 May 06 at Ut 04:48 Bell (Lodi, CA, USA, 8.5" reflector x142) 
     saw a slow brightness increase in Reiner to magnitude 6, when suddenly 
     in the north east (IAU?) quadrant of the floor there was a very bright 
     pin-point blue-white flash of magntude 2 for approximately 0.5seconds. 
     After this the bright glowing of the crater diminished over about 15-
     20 sec befofre returning to normal. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1366 
     and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-30 UT 19:45-20:23 Ill=18% Plato observed by Selivanov on 1919-3-5

     Plato 1919 Mar 05 UT 17:19:17:34 Observed by Selivanov, Tartakov 
     (Russia, 4" refractor? x150) "Crater seemed to be an intense green in 
     the background of Ashen light. Slightly to the left (east?) of it's 
     centre a bright spot that sparkled with a phosphor. light, lighting up 
     the whole crater so that its W. edge could be seen. Light did not 
     change for the whole time." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog 
     ID #371.


2025-May-30 UT 19:45-20:23 Ill=18% Mare_Crisium observed by Prvost on 1972-3-18

     Mare Crisium 1972 Mar 18 UT 19:06-21:00 Obsevred by Prvost and Dorchain 
     (Belgium, 3.5" reflector, 168x and 336x) "at 1906h Pruvust rep'ted 2 
     pts. moving from Aout to Prom. Olivium. Minutes later, Dorchain saw a 
     new pt. Others saw nothing unusual fr. 1912-2100h (Fitton, Ash, Peters, 
     Watkins,et al in England - but this was later than the event)" NASA 
     catalog weight=2 (poor). NASA catalog ID #1325.


2025-May-30 UT 20:08-20:23 Ill=18% W_Limb observed by Johnson_LT on 1949-5-31

     In 1949 May 31 UT02:37 LT Johnson observed a flash near the W 
     limb of the Moon at the same latitude as Riccioli. No colour 
     seen, the magnitude was 9-10, and duration < 0.5 sec.  If there 
     was any motion then it must have been < 24 km. He wasn't looking 
     at it when it happened, so the motion aspect is uncertain. 
     Indeed he was not absolutely certain if it was on the limb, or 
     just inside or outside? The BAA/ALPO weight=1.


2025-May-31 UT 19:38-20:20 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Malakhov on 1939-2-23

     On 1939 Feb 23 at UT17:00 Malakhov, Filippoova (Russia) observed an 
     intensive luminescence in background of ashen light that had ceased in 
     March, in Aristarchus (confirmed of Andrenko - says Cameron). Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=446 and weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=3.


2025-May-31 UT 19:38-20:46 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Kohlenberger on 1969-5-21

     On 1969 May 21 at UT 03:40-04:25 Kohlenberger (Fullerton, CA, 12" 
     reflector), Harris, Miller (Torrence, CA, 12" reflector), Bell and 
     Calkins (Ojai, Duarts, CA, USA), Kelsey (West Covins, CA, Riverside, 
     CA, USA) observed scintillations in Aristarchus - Cameron says 
     independent observations?). Members of Astronet took part in this 
     observation. Kelsey saw a brightening but not on the order of seconds 
     as others reported. Cameron suspects an atmospheric effect and also 
     comments that this was during the Apollo 10 watch. The Cameron 1978 
     catalog ID=1130 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-31 UT 19:38-20:08 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Celis on 1970-6-8

     On 1970 Jun 08/09 at UT 23:30-00:00 Celis (Quilpue, Chile, 3" 
     refractor, x60, seeing=good?) observed lots of activity in the 
     Aristarchus region - blue luminous star-like points, frequently 
     appearing. Cameron comments that maybe atmospheric effects. The Cameron 
     1978 catalog ID=1260 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.


2025-May-31 UT 19:40-20:46 Ill=27% Aristarchus observed by Gamma on 1881-2-3

     On 1881 May 04 UT 20:00 "Gamma" a psuedonym for an astronomer 
     (Germany?) observed Aristarchus to be be a very bright 8th magnitude 
     star with pulsations. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=221 and the weight=3. 
     The ALPO/BAA weight=2.


2025-May-31 UT 22:14-22:51 Ill=28% Janssen observed by Marshall_KP on 1983-9-11 *

     On 1983 Sep 11 at UT 23:52 K.P. Marshall (Columbia, 12" 
     reflector, x268, seeing II), whilst sketching the crater 
     Janssen noticed a tenuous red patch on the southern junction 
     of the valley which joins Fabricius to A. Nothing resembling 
     this found on nearby areas. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.