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Ways to Observe

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Event Host 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 2022 webinar features updated program resources, tips from experienced local event hosts, and more.

One Moon. Many Perspectives.

There are as many ways to observe the Moon as there are people on Earth. Here’s how you celebrated last year.

Activities

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Hands-on ways to observe and celebrate the Moon.
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Resources

Lunar Photography Guide

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

Spend the next month getting to know 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.

"Join us" 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.