1877 Mar 17 UT06:45 Dennett (England) found that the S.cusp
showed traces of an atmosphere. NASA catalog weight=2. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
North of Mare Crisium 1958 Oct 16 UT 18:00? Observed by Mayemson
(England?) "Bright spot in dark part" NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA
catalog ID #700.
north shore looked unusually bright compared to other similar
features. BAA Lunar Section observation. ALPO/BAA weight=0.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:34-17:52 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that Aristarchus was fainter than a nearby magnitude 7.3 star
(SAO 146315) and may have varied in brightness and size. However the
image intensifier output was quite grainy. No obvious signs of impact
flashes or cosmic rays seen during a visual inspection of the video
tape recorded. Foley commented that from UT 18:53-19:10 the Earthshine
was strong with the naked eye and Aristarchus was bright as expected.
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:34-17:52 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that a bright spot near Griomaldi appeared to vary in
brightness - however a possible explanation was found because the image
intensifier was found to vary in sensitivity across its imaging
surface. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
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.
Heywood of Wheatville, Ohio, USA, using a 2" refractor under fair
seeing conditions, saw a misty light on the dark limb (similar to
Cameron's 1978 catalog TLP 239). The effect had narrowed down on the
30th. Cameron comments : "old moon in new moon's arms?". Cameron 1978
catalog TLP ID=242 and weight=1. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:56-18:01 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that Aristarchus was fainter than a nearby magnitude 7.3 star
(SAO 146315) and may have varied in brightness and size. However the
image intensifier output was quite grainy. No obvious signs of impact
flashes or cosmic rays seen during a visual inspection of the video
tape recorded. Foley commented that from UT 18:53-19:10 the Earthshine
was strong with the naked eye and Aristarchus was bright as expected.
The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1991 Jan 29 at UT17:56-18:01 A.C. Cook (Frimley, UK, 20cm reflector
+ image intensified CCD camera, transparency moderate to very poor)
observed that a bright spot near Griomaldi appeared to vary in
brightness - however a possible explanation was found because the image
intensifier was found to vary in sensitivity across its imaging
surface. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=418 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1788 Dec 02 at UT 04:35 Schroter (Lillienthal, Germany) noted that
Aristarchus was extraordinarily bright, like a star. The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=51 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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.
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.
In 1965 Jul 03 at UT 04:25-05:34 Emanuel (West Covina, CA, USA, 4.5"
reflector) observed 4th magnitude star-like flashes and pulsations
coming from Aristarchus. Cameron says this confirmed and that the date
in MBMW is 7/2/65 which is local time = 3rd UT. The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=882 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
A lunar aurora on the dark limb was seen by Heywood and others of
Westville, Ohio, USA, using a 2" refractor at x60. Observer saw
misty like light in dark part, not like earthshine - seen
repeatedly by him and others in Nov., Dec, and Mar 29, 30 1884.
Displays on Moon similar similar effects on Earth/Aurora? Cameron
1978 catalog ID=239 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
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On 1971 Jul 27 at UT 18:30 Miranda (Piaui, Brazil, 4" refractor, Moon
at 70deg altitude) observed Beaumont to have a curious brilliance in
its interior: suspected a change (Apollo 15 watch?). The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=1301 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 1979 Mar 04 at UT18:15-21:45 P.W. Foley, (Kent, UK, 12" reflector,
x180, seeing II-I) noticed that Aristarchus was unusually bright
(though colourless) - the northern part being the more brilliant. Other
features seen but less visible, though still quite obvious. A CED
brightness reading of 0.3 was recorded - the highest ever so far. Amery
(Reading, UK, 19?" reflector, 50-100x, obtained photographs. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=46 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1979 Mar 04 at UT18:15-21:45 P.W. Foley, (Kent, UK, 12" reflector,
x180, seeing II-I) noticed that although other features in Earthshine
were quite obvious, Grimaldi was not, though at x200 (should this be
20:00?) Grimaldi "shone with a brilliance to that of a thin cresecent
of 2-3d". Amery (Reading, UK, 19?" reflector, 50-100x, obtained
photographs. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=46 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1993 Dec 19 at UT 16:00-17:00 S. Beaumont (Cambridge, UK, 12"
reflector, x230) observed in Theophilus that the "c.p. > reddish brown
tint to SW (on peak?)" but suspected that it was probably spurious
colour, however no colour was seen later. The ALPO/BAA catalog ID=469
and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
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.
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.
On 2012 May 26 UT21:21 J. Moeller (Syracuse, NY, USA, using a
Konica Minolta DIMAGE Z5 digital camera, f/7.1, 1/250 sec
exposure, ISO-50, 69mm focal length, digital zoom x3) captured
a hand held image of the Moon in daylight. On the SW limb of
the dark side of the Moon a bright spot can be seen. This has
a brightness comparable to that of Mare Serenitatis. There is
also a fainter dark blurred marking further inside the dark side.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Jul 27 at UT 20:04 P. Madej (Newsome, Huddersfield, UK, 16cm
reflector, x33, seeing I to II, transparency fair, Hoya linear type
polarizer filter) observed that when the filter was used on Mare
Crisium, that the north part became a bright gray when turned to 45deg,
but when turned the other way it returned to normal. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 17 at UT 04:15-05:01 Cross et al. (Whittier, CA, USA, 19" ?
reflector, S=7-8) observed near Ross D: "Gas cloud. Motion". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=818 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Proclus 1877 Mar 21 UT 20:00? Observed by Barrett (England?)
described in NASA catalog as: "Brilliant illum. -- not from
sun". NASA catalog weight=2. NASA catalog event ID=#188.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
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.
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.
Plato 1918 May 20 UT 18:00? Observed by Markov (Russia) "Brightness in
shadow of the light sector & 1 spot" NASA catalog weight=3 (average).
NASA catalog ID #369. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Alphonsus 1966 May 27 UT 21:10 Observed by Sartory, Moore,
Mosely (England and Ireland, 8.5" reflector, 10" refractor) "Red
colour on central peak area" NASA catalog ID 937. NASA catalog
weight=5. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1982 Jul 28 at UT20:38-20:48UT A.C. Cook (Frimley, Surrey, UK, 12"
reflector, seeing IV-V, some spurious colour prsent) observed that the
central peak of Alphonsus was brighter in red light than in blue, so
much so that at the start of the session the peak could hardly be seen
in blue light. The central peak varied in brightness in red light but
not in white light. The central peak of arzachel was brighter than that
of Alphonsus in white light but had no colour - Arzachel's central peak
did however appear to fade in brightness over time (or was it Alphonsus
getting brighter?). Cameron 2006 catalog ID=177 and weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1994 Apr 19 at UT 00:00 P. Kursewicz (Epping, NH, USA) observed a
dark patch surrounding Picard crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
On 1975 May 18 at UT2115-2145 C. Lord (St Annes-on-sea,
Lancashire, UK, 76mm f/16 refractor, x170, Wratten 25, and 44a
Moon blink filters used, Transparency 4.5/5, no wind, S=F). The
west flank of Maginus, and the interior, appeared to be partly
obscured. No other features in a similar position along the
terminator were obscured. No colour blink was detected with the
filters, though a pronounced red/white light blink was noted; the
device employed a N.D. x4 filter. By 21:45UT the floor was no
longer obscured and only Magninus G was masked in a white haze;
however immediately adjacent to the terminator was an ill defined
misty patch lying where the outer flank of maginus would have
been visible. The rest of the terminator was sharp. The
obscuration was only seen to advantage in blue and int. light,
and the blue/int blink was only very slight. Findlay and
McDonnell observed 21:30-23:00 using a 25cm refractor (Seeing II-
III) but failed to see anything unsual. NASA catalog weight=3.
NASA catalog ID #1407. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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.
Vallis Alpes 1983 Jun 18 UT 22:01-22:23 P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK,
77mm refractor, x83,x250, seeing II-III, transparency fair).
After studying the whole length of this valley, the observer saw
a change in "albedo" and a small change in colour of the valley
floor near to the Plato end. This colour was not seen in a
yellow Wratten 15 filter but was noted in a purple Wratten 35
filter, and was strong in a red filter. Also the crater
Trouvelot was not seen at x250 with a x2 Barlow.Wratten 25.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Daniell 1983 Jun 18 UT 22:06-22:25) P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK,
77mm refractor, x83,x166, seeing II-III, transparency fair).
Noted on the inside W eall a faint red rose like glow (with a
diameter? about it). The red glow varied in brightness with a
period of about 2 minutes. It looked somewhat brighter at x166.
The glow was still visible when the observation ended at 22:15
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plato 1886 Sep 06 UT 19:00? Observed by Valderama (Italy?) "Streak of
light on dark floor of crater in shadow. (sunlight between peaks on
walls?)" NASA catalog weight=0 (most unlikely to be a TLP). NASA
catalog ID #251. ALPO/BAA catalog weight=1.
Plato 1972 Jun 19 UT 21:40-22:30 Observed by S.A. Jones
(Swansea, Wales, 12" reflector x150) and Moore (Selsey, England,
12.5" reflector x450) "Noted a bright area in the center. Moore
noted nothing unusual & he tho't obs. saw one of permanent light
patches" NASA catalog weight=0 (very low). NASA catalog ID #
1336. ALPO/BAA weight=1
Knopp of Paysandu, Uruguay on 1885 Feb 22 at 23:00-23:30? UT saw a
definite light, looking like Saturn in Cassini?. The previous night he
had seen red patches in the crater. Cameron's 1978 catalog ID=348 and
weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Plato 1982 Nov 24 UT 22:00-23:30. K.P. MArshall (Columbia, 12"
reflector, x100, x200, x480, seeing III, reasonably steady, but
some turbulence. No craters could be seen on Plato's floor,
despite observing conditions being acceptable. The floor was
evenly toned, and the walls were sharply defined. By 23:10 there
was a suspicion that the central craterlet was there, but he
could not quite make it out, even with averted vision. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plato 1932 Apr 15 UT 06:57 Observed by A.V. Goddard & friend
(Portland, Oregon, USA, 16" telescope, S=G steady) "Sudden
appearance of a white spot like a cloud of steam (in appearance
only), and in less than a minute it had spread in a NW
direction, until it almost reached the rim of the crater" NASA
catalog weight=4. NASA catalog ID #403. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1969 Mar 27 at UT 18:42-18:47 Ringsdore (England, 15"
reflector, x350), Moseley (Armagh, Northern Ireland) and P.
Moore (Selsey, UK) observed nothing unusual in Alphonsus at
18:40UT, but at 18:45UT Ringsdore saw a blurring. At 18:43UT
Mosely saw a reddush-orange patch and this was confirmed by
Moore. NNW of the central peak, Mosely got a blink, but Moore
did not because of too much stray light. The colour was like
Jupiter's red spot, but less pronounced. The Cameron 1978
catalog ID=1118 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
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.
Dawes 1973 Feb 12-23 UT 22:30-01:20 Observed by Porter (Narragansett?,
RI, USA, 6" reflector x96, S=9, T=0-4, alt=55-75deg?) "Brightening of
some of permanent pts. monitored while others stayed steady & normal
brightness. (Other nites' obs. suggest that he saw end of dimming event
& return to normal). Distinct fluctuations." NASA catalog weight=4
(good). NASA catalog ID #1361.
On 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 1994 Apr 21 at UT 06:00 W, Cameron (Sedona, USA) detected a reddiah
colour on Pronontorium Laplace, This is TLP event No. 9 in the ALPO
Clementine LTP program Nov 1994. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
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 1988 Jul 25 at UT03:15 H. Davis (Madison, WI, USA) stated that
Proclus was normal apart from a "slightly darker area in SW (Ast) SE
(IUE) corner." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=334 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Callipus and vicinity 1973 Feb 13 UT 23:16-23:50 Observed by Frank
(E.Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA, 6" reflector x100, Seeing=good,
altitude=45 deg). "Large dark patch, albedo=3 present E. of Calippus.
Drawing. (Shows it into Callippus also). Never seen before or since.
Albedo normal (4.5) at 2350h. (obs. monitors Callippus in ALPO-LTP
program)." NASA catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1362.
On 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 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.
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.
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 1985 May 30 at UT 20:10-23:54 P.Moore (Selsey, UK, 15" reflector)
and at the same time Doherty (Sussex, UK, 15" reflector) observed a
strangely bright and pink/red north rim of Aristarchus crater during
UT20:20 and 20:36UT. The effect reduced between ~20:39 and 20:44UT.
M.C. Cook (Frimley, UK) found the northern wall to have a red/purple
colour but the effect vanished after 50 minutes. Cook also saw a "V"-
like notch in the NW crater shadow and this appeared to be bigger than
normal. G. North (Sussex, UK) saw a tinge of pink colour on the
northern rim and a bit later a "ruby red" colour on the north-west wall
- again this effect lasted 50 minutes. Moseley verified the colour.
Finally M. Hather (Yorkshire, UK) suspected the north wall of
Aristarchus to be blue in colour. Cameron suspects that this TLP is not
spurious colour because it is in the wrong place. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=276 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1985 May 30 P.Madej (Huddersfield, UK, 77mm refractor, x111
and x250, seeing II-III, transparency good) whole spectrum of
colours seen on the central peak area, visible in both
eyepieces, and was more prominent at the higher magnification.
Not aware if the observer checked for this effects on other
terminator peaks? xALPO/BAA weight =1.
Posidonius 1952 Jul 03 UT 19:13-19:27 Observed by Dzaplashvili,
Ksanforalif, Negrelishvili (Georgia, Soviet Union, 13" reflector,
polarimeter, S=clear) "Making polariz. mess. of it. Aristotles.
Eudoxus. & Aristillus. only Pos. gave higher rdgs. & oscillated while
others gave repeatedly same results. 40 other times Pos. was normal.
Never had seen such behavior Table gives deflections. Obs. repeated 2X
Obs. from 1843-1947h." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog
ID #552. ALPO/BAA weight=5.
On 1991 Jan 26 at UT 23:38-23:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI,
USA, 12.5" reflector, x159 and 3" refractor x90, seeing 5/10,
transparency 3/6) found that Aristarchus was brighter through
a red filter than through a blue filter on its western wall.
He checked Aristarchus in two telecopes and obtained the same
result. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=419 and the weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Aug 01 at UT20:50 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK, 14" reflector,
seeing III-IV) found that LaPlace A was significantly more prominent
than usual - comparisons were made with photographs in books. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=178 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1997 Oct 13 at UT11:09-11:21 D. Rodway (Oamaru, South Island, New
Zealand, 8.5" reflector, x270) saw a deep salmon-pink colouration in
the south east corner interior of the crater Aristarchus. This colour
was confirmed by the observers wife. By 11:21 UT the colour had faded
completely. Rodway had been a lunar observer since 1958, using a wide
range of instruments from 3 inch refractors to 12 inch reflectors and
had observed a TLP in Gassendi back in 1966 (from L'ondon, UK), and so
was an experienced observer. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
In 1950 Aug 25 at UT 10:55 T.Saheki (Osaka, Japan) observed a
stationary yellow-white flash on the Moon of duration 0.2 sec
and mag 6.5. Cameron suggests that this was a meteor. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=536 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
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.
Aristarchus 1982 Nov 28 UTC 23:35-23:55 Observed by Foley (Kent, UK,
Antionadi III, Transparency Moderate) - Colouration Seen - Ref: BAA
Lunar Section Circular. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 2015 Mar 03 UT 23:58 Brendan Shaw (UK) saw a flash
on the NW rim of Aristarchus on his computer screen - the camera
was working in the near IR. Seeing was not very good at the
time. Unfortunately this flash occurred in between imaging
sessions. No other flashes seen, despite looking. The observer
considerd the possibility that it might have been a cosmic ray
detection, but cannot say for sure. The ALPO/BAA TLP weight=1.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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 1956 Dec 19 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer apparently saw a TLP
somewhere on the Moon. Cameron gives the reference for this as an
unnamed AGU meeting. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=659 and weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Feb 16 at UT18:00 Schroter(Lillienthal, Germany) saw a small
hazy spot of light in the vicinity of Aristarchus crater. The cameron
1978 catalog ID=64 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Herodotus 2022 Sep 27 UT 23:25-23:50 A. Anunziato (Parna,
Argentina - 105mm Meade EX 105, x154) near the shadow of the E
wall a slightly bright dot was seen, with a slight shadow.
Observer notes that this maybe as a result of observational
bias as they were looking for a couple of white dots on the
floor following a BAA/ALPO lunar schedule request and also the
feature seen (if real?) was at the resolution linits of their
telescope. They also saw craterlet Herodotus N shining quite
brightly on the NW rim, but this is normal.We shall therefore
assign an ALPO/BAA weight of 1.
In 1955 Apr 24 at UT 19:20 F.C. Wykes (England?) observed a white flash
north of Mare Serenitatis, near Posidonius (25E, 32N). Cameron comments
that this might be a meteor in the dark. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=
588 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.