Members of the public are invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, rain or shine. The free event will be held at the Daviess County Library Main Branch, basement community room.
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The annual International Observe the Moon Night event is a global celebration of lunar and planetary science and exploration. It brings together scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s event highlights the 50th anniversary of the Apollo program, with speakers who will discuss Goddard’s involvement in Apollo from past to present, as well as our current work preparing for future human exploration of rocky worlds.
The event at the Daviess County Library will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. The agenda includes: “Dance UNDER the Stars,” telescope moon viewing, NASA gadget exploration, games and activities, BYO-binoculars, snacks and pizza.
The library is gearing these efforts for ages fifth through ninth grades, allowing parents to drop children off for the evening. All children less than 12 years old must have an adult present. All ages are welcome to join in the fun! After dusk, we’ll head outside to view the moon, planets and stars, weather permitting.
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and partners. 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. For more information on the event, visit the library or give a call 660-663-3222.
For more information on the moon, visit: https://moon.nasa.gov