the 2023 International Observe the Moon night is
Saturday, October 21st
Additional Moon Resources!
NASA Moon Resources
Moon.nasa.gov is NASA’s deep dive resource for lunar exploration from astronauts to robots! Our favorite is the interactive moon map!
Moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/ is the official NASA page for International Observe the Moon night! Check out all the participating sites across the world. Can you find an event in Wyoming?
Artemis Program (www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/) We are going back to the moon! By 2024, NASA will land the first woman and next man then use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap – sending astronauts to Mars! Learn more about the Artemis Program
NASA Science Solar System Exploration (https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/lunar-phases-and-eclipses/)Learn about lunar phases and eclipses as well as find out the current moon phase!
NASA Space Place: Why Does the Moon Have Craters?
Some of our favorite Moon activities!
JPL: Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater: Use baking ingredients to whip up a moon-like crate! (Watch out! This one can get messy!)
NASA Space Place: Make No-Bake Moon Cookies! Yum!
JPL: Moon Myths from Around the World There are as many stories about the patterns on the face of the Moon, as there are cultures who have observed them.
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Moon Splat! Model ancient lunar impacts using water balloons. By measuring the diameter of the crater area, children discover that the Moon’s largest impact basins were created by huge asteroids
JPL: Touchdown In this challenge, students will use what they know and can investigate about gravity, motion, and forces to design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public engagement program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration by hosting or attending an event.
Local Observe the Moon Events
Attend an Event: Campus Moon Observation
When: This year, our campus event will take place in November. Stay tuned for more details!
Where: TBD
Host Your Own Event at Home! (Grab-n-Go Kit)
Kits include a phases of the moon Oreo activity (and Oreos!) as well as information about how to observe the moon from your backyard!. Request a kit by emailing ScienceKitchen@uwyo.edu. You can download a digital copy of the activity (without the Oreos!) below!