| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Lunar Science |
| Editors | Brian Cudnik |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319145402, 9783319145419 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Sept 2018 |
Abstract
A Transient Lunar Phenomenon (or TLP) is a short term change on, or above, the lunar surface and can take the form of a coloured glow, brightness variability, obscuration of detail, grey components to a shadow, or flashes. As far as Earth-based astronomers can tell, no permanent lunar surface changes result, hence why the phenomena are “transient” in nature. In the United States, TLP are sometimes referred to as LTP, or Lunar Transient Phenomenon.
