International Observe the Moon Night

International Observe the Moon Week occurs annually in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter.

New England Sci-Tech often tries to hold public telescope nights and planetarium shows about light pollution in conjunction with Mass STEM Week and International Observe The Moon Week.

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
  

Planetarium Show On International Observe the Moon Night

LOSING THE DARK

Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns - seen so clearly from space - are testament to the billions spent in wasted energy from lighting up the sky.

Losing the Dark is a "public service announcement" planetarium show, a collaboration of Loch Ness Productions and the International Dark-Sky Association. It introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

Produced by Loch Ness Productions.

Light pollution; All ages; 6:24

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.

WHAT WILL YOU SEE?  Use NASA's Daily Moon Guide, and interactive page, to see what features of the Moon will be visible on any day of the year.