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2020 Registration Open!

Join a virtual or in-person event, or register to observe on your own. Image credit: Flickr user meteoriteman2001 (Location: Laâyoune Maroc) More ›

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Observe at Home

International Observe the Moon Night is virtual-friendly. Here’s how you can get involved. Image credit: NASA (Washington, D.C., United States) More ›

Save the Date!

You’re invited to connect with a global community of lunar observers. The next International Observe the Moon Night is on September 26th, 2020.

Featured

One Moon. Many Perspectives.

Explore lunar views from around the world. Image credit: Gianluca Masi (Location: Rome, Italy)

2019 Event Map

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Last year’s International Observe the Moon Night welcomed 2,113 events and participants across 102 countries! Register now to join in our next global day of observation.

Resources

Moon Observation Journal

Spend the next month getting to know the Moon.
Information Sheet

Results from the 2019 event and information about International Observe the Moon Night
Moon Leap

Find out how high you could jump on the Moon and other worlds.

More to Explore

Spoiler: yes, there will be a lunar livestream! Image credit: NASA (Location: Washington, D.C., United States)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Join a virtual event, or add yourself to the 2020 map 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.

Learn More About Earth's Moon