International Observe the Moon Night 2026

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This free, public event will be held at the Intuitive Machines Phoenix Arizona location, home to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera and ShadowCam projects.

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration, and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators, and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.

No registration is required, and all ages are welcome. Here's how we're observing the Moon!

View the Moon up close via telescope
Explore 3D interactive lunar visualizations
Enjoy hands-on activities available to children
Try our cratering demonstration and get DIY instructions
See how we're mapping the Moon and supporting future exploration
Grab some educational handouts (posters, postcards, coloring pages, and activities)
Talk with lunar scientists and ask all about the Moon and ongoing exploration efforts
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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