NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night
Parking may be an issue – please consider carpooling and/or parking in the lot at the bottom of the hill and walking up to the Observatory.
What is InOMN?
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and our cultural and personal connections to the Moon. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe, learn about, and celebrate the Moon together – you’re invited to come to the observatory and see the moon (and other stuff) through many of our telescopes.
If the skies are clear, we’ll open the dome and use the observatory telescopes, to look at features on the 12.5 day-old, 94% illuminated waxing gibbous moon. Grab a map of the great stuff we’ll be observing HERE!
The giant satellite has been Earth’s constant companion for an estimated 4.5 billion years and is viewed by every human that’s ever walked the Earth. It’s one of the solar system’s most remarkable objects and is quite likely a major reason that life even exists on our planet. The Moon is an incredible body that has fascinated and puzzled our ancestors from the very first time we looked up.
Don’t know your Mare from a Mons? Can’t tell a Sinus from a Vallis? A Crater from an Oceanus? Saturday is the night to find out! We’ll be pointing out the Apollo landing sites as well as craters, the “oceans” of the Moon, and features like the Straight Wall.
About the Event
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation and appreciation of the Moon. All are invited to observe the Moon, learn about NASA’s planetary science and exploration, and celebrate cultural and personal connections to our nearest neighbor. Each year, thousands of people participate in museums, planetaria, schools, universities, observatories, parks, businesses, and backyards around the world. Anyone can participate. All you need to do is look up!
We hope to see you on Saturday, October 4th!
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