International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and our cultural and personal connections to the Moon.
One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe, learn about, and celebrate the Moon together.
This year the event occurs in October when the Moon is just before the first quarter – a great phase for evening observing.
The best lunar observing is typically along the Moon’s terminator (the line between night and day) where shadows are the longest, rather than at the full Moon.
International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide.
Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.
You can use LunarPhase Pro to identify features along the Moon’s terminator as well as learn other things about the Moon.
Here’s a live feed from the Virtual telescope Project where you can watch the Moon over the skyline of Rome online:
Check the NASA TV stream below on Saturday, October 1, 7:00 p.m. ET/23:00 UTC to catch up on NASA lunar exploration and science from the past year, discover what’s on the horizon, and explore the ways in which participants from around the world celebrate International Observe the Moon Night:
In the video below, the International Observe the Moon Night team discuss everything that is available to event hosts this year.
If you want to hold your own event, this webinar will prepare you to hold a great International Observe the Moon Night event!
Find out about this year’s program resources, including a new Moon Map and Moon viewing guide, advertising materials, and social media shareables.
Discover hands-on activities as well as tips and resources for hosting virtual events – and for evaluating them.
Learn more about the International Observe the Moon Night program happening on October 1st, 2022 and how you can participate.
Hosts Andrea Jones and Caela Berry from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and Theresa Summer from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific guide the discussion with guests from around the world.
And here’s a presentation of 2021’s International Observe The Moon Night to give you a flavour of what to expect during this year’s event:
