Members of the public are invited to join us for International Observe the Moon Night on Friday, September 13 at 8pm. The free event will be held at the LUZ Observatory in Apple Valley, Ca
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration, and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.
The High Desert Astronomical Society will be present with telescopes, providing a guided tour of the Moon, planets and other celestial objects for visitors.
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. 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.
Please RSVP on the High Desert Astronomical Society Facebook page
For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit:
https://moon.nasa.gov/observe
For more information about LRO, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/