How You Celebrated

Browse images submitted by observers around the world, and contribute your own, in this year's #ObserveTheMoon community gallery. Flickr ›

#ObserveTheMoon Around the World

People all over planet Earth make International Observe the Moon Night what it is. This year's initial statistics show thousands of registered events and observers in over 120 different countries. More ›

Save the Date: October 4, 2025

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. Info › Add to Calendar ›

Certificate of Participation

Thanks for joining International Observe the Moon Night 2024! Here's how you can mark your participation:

Customize a certificate for yourself, or share with your observing event guests.

Observer Feedback Survey

How did your International Observe the Moon Night go? We would love to hear about it! Observer feedback helps us improve our program and resources each year.

Resources

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  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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  Moon Observation Journal

  Spend the next month getting to know the Moon. 

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  Viewing Guide

  Info and tips for observing the Moon.

"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.