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International Observe the Moon Night 2023 Recap

Screenshot of the pages from International Observe the Moon Night 2023 summary document.
Image Credit: NASA/Vi Nguyen
Published: December 7, 2023

This brochure provides an overview of International Observe the Moon Night and highlights quotes, images, and statistics from 2023’s event.

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Compilation of short videos submitted by participants in International Observe the Moon Night 2020. Many say "Observe the Moon!" in their primary language. Additionally, the compilation features still images of lunar-themed artwork contributed by observers.
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A mosaic of images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter centered on the Moon's Orientale basin. 
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The six Apollo lunar landing sites are all relatively near the equator on the side of the Moon that faces the Earth. 
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