International Observe the Moon Night is a yearly world-wide public engagement program that motivates observation, gratitude, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and expedition. Everybody on Earth is invited to join the celebration by attending an event or hosting. In addition, it will include a planetarium show and interviews with planetary and resident researchers.
By Lance D. Davis, NASA
October 16, 2021
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual global public engagement program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and expedition. Everybody in the world is invited to sign up with the event by attending an occasion or hosting. Credit: NASA/Vi Nguyen
Everybody, everywhere, every year is invited to celebrate with fellow Moon enthusiasts around our world for International Observe the Moon Night– a worldwide public event motivating observation, appreciation, and understanding of the Moon and its connection to NASA exploration and discovery.
Sign up with NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center on October 16, 2021, for the Virtual Observation Party at 6:00 p.m. CDT through the Facebook event page.
In addition, it will consist of a planetarium show and interviews with planetary and resident researchers. There will likewise be an interview about the Artemis missions.
Its a fun time to commemorate the Moon with individuals all over Earth as excitement grows about NASA going back to our closest celestial neighbor with the Artemis objectives. Artemis will land the first lady and first person of color on the Moon, utilizing ingenious innovations to check out locations of the lunar surface area that have never ever been found before.
Since 2010, the celebration has actually happened yearly in September or October when the Moon is around very first quarter– an excellent phase for exceptional seeing opportunities.
Whether its outdoors, in your home, online, or wherever you may be, you are encouraged to be a part of International Observe the Moon Night. Please remember to follow your local health and wellness guidelines.
Discover more and discover other events here. Delight in the celebration!