Lunar Exploration Analysis Group

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide, public celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with Earth's nearest neighbor.

The International Observe the Moon Night Coordinating Committee is led by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Public Engagement Team, with representatives from NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, the Planetary Science Institute, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, CosmoQuest and the Science Festival Alliance.

The 2021 event will be held on October 16th. To learn more about International Observe the Moon Night, please visit the event website at moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night​ or contact Andrea Jones.

Recent Conference Publications

A Worldwide Celebration: International Observe the Moon Night
2021, EPSC Meeting (virtual)

Transforming a Public Science Event During a Pandemic: International Observe the Moon Night 2020
2021, NASA’s SSERVI Exploration Science Forum (virtual)

Outreach in a Pandemic: Strategies that Led to Record-Breaking Participation in International Observe the Moon Night 2020
2021, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (virtual)

Adapting International Observe the Moon Night Evaluation to Meet the Needs of a Virtual Event
2020, AGU Fall Meeting (virtual)

International Observe the Moon Night: An Opportunity for Global Community Engagement
2020, EPSC Meeting (virtual)