Members of the public are invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at 6:00 pm. The free event will be held outside at Meadowbrook Mall near the Food Court, weather permitting. 

 

International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. The annual event connects scientists, educators, amateur astronomers and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.

 

The event is presented by local Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. A pop-up observation will be held at the Meadowbrook Mall outside the Food Court and will include observation using numerous telescopes and binoculars as well as handouts highlighting the Moon and future exploration and activities for children. 

 

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.

 

For information about the event, contact Solar System Ambassadors Cyndi Shaver or Jane Lynn Squires at eyesontheskies1@gmail.com. 

 

For information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit: www.moon.nasa.gov/observe

 

For information about LRO, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/lro

 

Editor's Note: Photo shows Cyndi Shaver working with one of her students Calista LaBenne.