Join us for International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, October 4! This free, public event will be held at the Intuitive Machines Arizona location, home to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera and ShadowCam projects.
Address: 101 E Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: From 6–11 p.m. MST
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.
No registration is required, and all ages are welcome. Here's how we're observing the Moon!
- View the Moon up close via telescope
- Explore 3D interactive lunar visualizations
- Enjoy hands-on activities available to children
- Try our cratering demonstration and get DIY instructions
- See how we're mapping the Moon and supporting future exploration
- Grab some educational handouts (posters, postcards, coloring pages, and activities)
- Talk with lunar scientists and ask all about the Moon and ongoing exploration efforts
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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/
For more information about the cover image, visit: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5415
Learn more about our teams and missions:
Get a head start with Quickmap and explore some prominent lunar features.
Published by Rick Hoppe on 19 September 2025