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International Observe the Moon Night Save the Date Postcard 2020

Whimsical illustration of people observing the Moon in a postcard format. The postcard advertises that International Observe the Moon Night is on September 26, 2020.
Image Credit: NASA/Jennifer Baer
Published: January 27, 2020

Mark your calendars! International Observe the Moon Night 2020 is on Saturday, September 26.

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