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Find resources to help plan, host, and promote your event. Image credit: Osservatorio Astronomico Andromeda APS (Location: Corato, Italy) How to Host ›

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Event Host Planning Webinar

Whether you’re curious about hosting an International Observe the Moon Night event for the first time or you’re a returning event host looking for new ideas, this session is for you! Our 2025 webinar features updated program resources, tips from experienced local event hosts, and more.

Lunar Photography Guide

Capture the moment like a pro! Check out our Moon photography tips for cell phones, professional cameras, and more.

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Resources

Moon Observation Journal

Spend the next month getting to know the Moon.
Viewing Guide

Info and tips for observing the Moon.
Event Materials

From press release text to science content and beyond, here’s everything you need to prepare for your International Observe the Moon Night event.

"Observe the Moon" Image Credits
Clockwise from upper left: Todd Diemer/Unsplash, Amorpha Youth Group, Xialong Wong/Unsplash, NASA, Jim Hendrickson, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Amorpha Youth Group, Amorpha Youth Group.

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Answers to common questions. Image credit: NASA (Location: Washington, D.C., United States)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Join a virtual event, or participate on your own by registering as an individual or household. Image credit: Surabaya Astronomy Club (Location: Surabaya, Indonesia)

Take Part! Observe from Home

Meet our nearest neighbor in space. Image credit: Flickr user MeteoriteMan2001 (Location: Laâyoune Maroc)

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Learn More About Earth's Moon