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NASA Broadcast for International Observe the Moon Night

Published: October 21, 2023

Tune in to NASA TV or nasa.gov/live on Saturday, October 21, 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.

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