Plan Your Event and Celebrate with Us

View our recorded Event Planning Webinar, and join the virtual Global Moon Party on October 9, for resources and activities that can take your International Observe the Moon Night to the next level.

Lunar Photography Guide

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

Featured Observer

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Federation of Spanish Astronomical Associations (FAAE)

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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.
Astronomical League Observing Challenge

Take on a Moon Observing Challenge from the Astronomical League.

"Join us again on October 16, 2021" 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.

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 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)

adult and child discussing a Moon poster

Learn More About Earth's Moon