International Observe the Moon Night comes to life in communities all over the world thanks to the efforts of local event organizers. Here are a few of their stories.
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Cape Fear Museum
"Great memories include watching kids, adults, and entire families dancing and acting out parts of interactive stories read by a local librarian at our Stellar Story Corner. The astronaut photo station and the Stellar Story Corner are two activities that we offer every year, and it's great to see families eagerly returning and enjoying them with kids who are a little older each time..."
Cape Fear Museum -
University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL) Astronomy Club
"We are a student-led club that is dedicated to space! ...We have a group of 100+ members from all backgrounds and majors, and use social media to organize and share with our community..."
University of Houston Clear Lake -
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
"[We participated] by hosting an online event and by hosting an exhibit at the museum. A model of the Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) spacecraft was displayed..."
JAXA/ISAS -
Federation of Spanish Astronomical Associations (FAAE)
"Each International Observe the Moon Night is a unique experience, no two are alike. My favorite part is when I receive the results from the associations that have been able to participate and see that we have helped get thousands of people to observe the Moon..."
FAAE






