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NASA Invites Public to International Observe the Moon Night

NASA is hosting International Observe the Moon Night on September 19th, inviting the public to celebrate and learn about the Moon. Events, including one at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, will highlight lunar exploration.

International Observe the Moon Night, a global event since 2010, encourages lunar observations, hands-on activities, and learning about our connection to the Moon. This year's celebration at NASA Goddard will focus on the Artemis II mission and ongoing lunar research.

The NASA Goddard event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, will feature interactive activities, crafts, a photo kiosk, and telescopes for viewing celestial objects (weather permitting). A real Apollo 14 Moon rock will be on display.

Presentations include a 6:30 p.m. talk by Dr. Amanda Nahm on lunar science from Artemis II and a 7:30 p.m. session by Ernie Wright on creating scientific visualizations of the Moon.

The event will also showcase research from missions like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that aim to unlock lunar secrets.

The NASA Goddard event is free, family-friendly, and does not require registration, though advance registration is encouraged. Free parking is available.

For those unable to attend in person, NASA encourages global participation through local events, virtual gatherings, or personal observations. More information is available at go.nasa.gov/ObserveTheMoon.

The celebration is sponsored by NASA's LRO mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at Goddard, supporting NASA's future deep space missions.

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