Concept information
Preferred term
Lunar transient phenomena
Definition
- A short-lived change in the brightness of patches on the face of the Moon. The TLPs last from a few seconds to a few hours and can grow from less than a few to a hundred kilometers in size. They have been reported by many observers since the invention of the telescope. However, the physical mechanism responsible for creating a TLP is not well understood. Several theories have been proposed, among which lunar outgassing, that is, gas being released from the surface of the Moon. (en)
Broader concept
- Lunar features (en)
Entry terms
- TLP (en)
- Transient lunar phenomenon (en)
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/976
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