Observe the Moon: Browse & Create Moon-Inspired Art
NASA/Vi Nguyen
January 22, 2026
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International Observe the Moon Night is an interdisciplinary program celebrating the Moon in art and culture as well as lunar science, exploration, and technology. Everyone is encouraged to interpret "observe" broadly.
Each year, some lunar observers honor our nearest neighbor in space by creating Moon-themed art, music, or poetry.
Read on for examples from our global observing community, and visit the Past Events page to browse collaborative image galleries from past years of International Observe the Moon Night.
What will you create?
Draw, paint, or sculpt the Moon.
Credit: Sridatri Dutta
Artwork submitted by Sridatri Dutta for International Observe the Moon Night.
Courtesy of Sridatri Dutta
Play or listen to Moon music.
Credit: Caroline Maria Ghiggi, Brazil
Musicians perform for International Observe the Moon Night. Photo submitted by lunar observer Caroline Maria Ghiggi, Brazil.
Courtesy of Caroline Maria Ghiggi
Color a space scene.
Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA
At an International Observe the Moon Night event at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, a young participant colors a space exploration scene with markers.
NASA
Express your Moon appreciation through poetry.
Credit: Yanay Miranda, Panama
Poem by lunar observer Yanay Miranda, submitted for International Observe the Moon Night by Joaquin Zurdo, Panama.
Courtesy of Yanay Miranda & Joaquin Zurdo