Presentation #502.03 in the session Citizen Science.
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual, worldwide public engagement program. Each autumn we invite everyone on Earth to celebrate together by taking part in celestial observations, learning about lunar science and exploration, and honoring cultural and personal connections to the Moon. October 1, 2022 will mark the 13th International Observe the Moon Night celebration.
We encourage people to interpret “observe” broadly joining in the celebration by going outside and looking up, creating lunar-themed poems, paintings, and projects, telling Moon stories, and exploring lunar science resources. All are invited to share their observing experiences via social media (#ObserveTheMoon) and a collaborative Flickr group (https://flickr.com/groups/observethemoon2022/).
International Observe the Moon Night continues to grow each year. In 2021, an estimated 500,000 visitors and observers participated from 122 countries across the globe. We invite everyone to join us by hosting or participating in an event or by participating as an individual observer. We encourage planetary scientists to participate in local, regional, or international events through in-person. and virtual participations.
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. Program information, resources, and registration are available on moon.nasa.gov/observe.