slide 3 - Group of people gather at night around a map of the Moon.

slide 1 - Save the Date card for International Observe the Moon Night on October 4, 2025

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 ›

Ways to Observe

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Ways to Observe

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One Moon. Many perspectives.

From community events to Moon-themed art projects and lunar photography, here's how you observed the Moon with us in 2024.

Activities

Two young people at a table crafting a project with Oreo cookies to resemble the phases of the Moon.

Hands-on ways to observe and celebrate the Moon.
Image credit: Jameson McDermott

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.

"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.