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<\/a><\/figure>International Observe the Moon Night is an annual celebration that brings people together to learn about the Moon and explore our connection to Earth\u2019s nearest celestial neighbor. Since the program began in 2010, people around the world have participated through lunar observations, hands-on activities, artwork, music, and more.
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At NASA Goddard, this year\u2019s celebration will highlight the agency\u2019s ongoing exploration of the Moon, including the historic Artemis II mission. Visitors can peer behind the scenes to learn more about what it took to make Artemis II\u2019s journey around the Moon a success and discover how Goddard scientists and engineers are helping advance our understanding of the Moon, solar system, and beyond.
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The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.
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Throughout the event at NASA Goddard, visitors can take part in interactive hands-on activities, create artwork and crafts, and capture selfies at a photo kiosk. Telescopes will also be set up outside (depending on weather), giving attendees an opportunity to observe the Moon and other astronomical objects up close. Inside the Visitor Center, guests can even see a real Apollo 14 Moon rock on display.<\/p>\n
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- At 6:30 p.m., Dr. Amanda Nahm<\/a>, planetary scientist at NASA Headquarters, will explore the lunar science and Moon joy from Artemis II.<\/li>\n
- At 7:30 p.m., Ernie Wright<\/a>, scientific visualizer at NASA Goddard,\u00a0will offer a more technical look at how scientists use real data to create videos and visualizations of the Moon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n A family observes the Moon through a telescope at NASA\u2019s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. during the International Observe the Moon Night celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. <\/div>\nNASA\/Britt Griswold<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe event will also offer a chance to learn more about the groundbreaking research happening at NASA Goddard as scientists work to unlock the secrets of the Moon with missions like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and explore our solar system and the universe beyond.
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International Observe the Moon Night at Goddard is free and family friendly. Registration is not required, although registering in advance will help the Visitor Center team plan for the event. The event will take place rain or shine, and free parking is available at the Visitor Center.
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Additional event details, including registration, accessibility and other logistics: https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/goddard\/visitor-center\/events-and-programs\/<\/a>.
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For people who cannot travel to Greenbelt, there are opportunities to participate in International Observe the Moon Night from all around the planet. Join lunar observers around the world by observing the Moon with friends and family, attending a virtual event or finding an event in your area. Learn more and register your participation at go.nasa.gov\/ObserveTheMoon.<\/a>
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International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA\u2019s LRO mission and the Solar System Exploration Division of NASA\u2019s Goddard Space Flight Center, with support from many partners. The celebration is a way for people to pause and look up at our future destination, as NASA prepares for deep space missions to the Moon and beyond.
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To learn about NASA\u2019s Artemis program, visit:
https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/artemis<\/a>
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To learn about LRO, visit:
https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/lro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShare<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n - At 7:30 p.m., Ernie Wright<\/a>, scientific visualizer at NASA Goddard,\u00a0will offer a more technical look at how scientists use real data to create videos and visualizations of the Moon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n