International Observe the Moon Night Press Release Template

This is a press release template for International Observe the Moon Night 2025. A 2026 press release template will be available as the event approaches. Customize with your event information!

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Public Invited to [your venue name] to Celebrate (Virtual, if applicable) International Moon event

Members of the public are invited to join us for International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, October 4 [preferred; or date between September 26 through October 12] at [time]. The free event will be held at [your location or platform]in [your city, or additional online access information].

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.

The event at [your venue or platform] will be held from [start time to end time] and will include [your content (for example, presentations, activities and exhibits)]. [Include additional details on what you plan to include or do at your event, if possible.]

If applicable: The [name of local astronomy club or organization] will be in [location at your venue] with [telescopes or a live stream], providing a guided tour of the Moon, planets and other celestial objects for visitors.

International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

[No registration is needed, if applicable.]

For directions to [your venue or platform], go to: [insert url or directions here]

For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit:

https://science.nasa.gov/moon/observe-the-moon-night/

For more information about LRO, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/