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NASA Broadcast for 2025 International Observe the Moon Night

Published: September 30, 2025

Catch up on NASA lunar exploration and science from the past year, discover what’s on the horizon, and explore the ways in which participants from around the world celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.

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