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Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA, an annual celebration of lunar observation, science, and exploration.

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About Earth’s Moon

Tides, phases, and more — NASA’s site for lunar science.

Daily Moon Guide

NASA’s interactive map for observing the Moon, every day of the year.

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Observe @ Home

NASA uses robots and robotic technology to explore other planets and objects in our solar system, assist astronauts on the Space Station, study the universe, and much more. Right now there are NASA robots are millions of miles away helping us better understand what’s out there.

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International Observe the Moon Night 2026

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Host a community event, or observe on your own.
No matter how you plan to observe the Moon, you’re invited to mark your participation and become an official part of the International Observe the Moon Night community.

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Join the Observe the Moon Night Photo Pool

Please share photos from your 2026 events and experiences here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/observethemoon2026/. Include your username and location (city/ state/ country) with each picture you post.

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10 Ways to Observe the Moon From Anywhere

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Two young students in tan uniforms with red scarves sit at tan desks with printed sheets on top and colored pencils. The sheets show the Earth in the center with blank circles around it representing the Moon. The student on the left is placing a creme cookie on one of the circles.

Rain or Shine Resources

Creative ways to observe the Moon, no matter the weather.

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Hands-On Activities

Suitable for a variety of age groups and adaptable for your event.

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Moon Maps

These maps depict the Moon as it will appear from the Northern or Southern Hemisphere on International Observe the Moon Night, September 19, 2026.

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Impact Flash!

You and your telescope can join a global network of amateur astronomers documenting meteors hitting the moon.

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Discover Skywatching

This year has been busy for avid skywatchers, with some incredible opportunities to view meteor showers, planets, and the Moon in the night sky. Learn tips, guides, activities, and videos here.

See the Top Sky Watching Events
A horizontal panoramic composition displays four distinct phases of the Moon arranged linearly against a stark, solid black background. Starting from the far left, a Full Moon is shown in complete illumination, revealing the intricate textures of its craters and dark volcanic plains. Moving to the right, the Third Quarter phase appears half-lit on the left side, followed by a New Moon depicted as a faint, dark silhouette barely distinguishable from the void. The sequence concludes on the far right with a First Quarter moon, illuminated on its right half. The progression highlights the stark play of light and shadow across the lunar topography, illustrating a simplified version of the lunar cycle.
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