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Mass STEM Week and International Observe the Moon Night

New England Sci-Tech holds free public telescope nights and planetarium shows in conjunction with Mass STEM Week and International Observe The Moon Week. This year is a celebration of lunar observation and exploration. We want to encourage people to learn more about STEM in space science, to share Moon-inspired stories and artwork, and to continue observing the sky and the world around us.


This year, 2024, International Observe the Moon Night falls on Saturday, September 14.


Schedule and Sign Up Links:

  • Friday, September 13, 2024, 7:00-9:00 PM - Public Telescope Night, Light Pollution Presentations, and Planetarium Shows
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024, 6:00-9:00 PM - Public Telescope Night, Light Pollution Presentations, and Planetarium Shows
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The First Quarter Moon will be UP these nights!

Massachusetts STEM Week 2024


Massachusetts STEM Week 2024 will take place from October 14–19 and is a statewide collaborative effort organized by the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council in partnership with the state’s nine Regional STEM Networks, like MSEN, which plan and coordinate activities with local school communities, community leaders, and business partners.

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Planetarium Shows about the impact of Light Pollution

Goals of International Observe the Moon Night:

  1. Unite people across the globe in a celebration of lunar observation, science, and exploration.

  2. Provide information, a platform, and resources in order to:

    • Raise awareness of NASA’s lunar science and exploration programs.

    • Empower people to learn more about the Moon and space science and exploration, using Earth’s Moon as an accessible entry point.

    • Facilitate sharing of Moon-inspired stories, images, artwork, and more.

    • Inspire continued observation of the Moon, the sky, and the world around us.

    • Support all people who are interested in learning more about, and connecting to, the Moon.

In 2024 we will observe International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 14, 6:00-9:00 pm.  We will also have the telescope out on Friday, Sept 13, 7:00-9:00 pm.
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International Observe the Moon Night