Tune into NASA's official International Observe the Moon Night live broadcast on September 26, from 5:30 PM EDT - 11:30 PM EDT (21:30 UTC - 03:30 UTC, September 27). Ask NASA experts your questions with #AskNASA on Twitter!

Join in on September 26

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Moon Map

Ways to Observe

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Live Broadcast

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Moon Map

Ways to Observe

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Live Broadcast

2020 Moon Maps

Our Northern and Southern Hemisphere Moon Maps highlight lunar maria ("seas" of cooled lava), human landing sites, and telescopic treats to explore on International Observe the Moon Night.

One Moon. Many Perspectives.

Join the conversation on social media using #ObserveTheMoon, and explore lunar views and art from around the world. Image: gallery of photos from the International Observe the Moon Night 2020 Flickr group.

Event Planning Webinar

Learn how you can host an International Observe the Moon Night event in this NASA Night Sky Network webinar recording.

Resources

Lunar Photography Guide

Make the most of your next lunar photo opportunity.
Moon Leap

How high could you jump on the Moon?
Moon Observation Journal

Spend the next month getting to know the Moon.

"Join in on September 26" 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)

Two children holding up paper astronaut cutouts

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