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space19 days ago•123 min saved

Five Moonlandmarks to Chase on International Observe the Moon Night

Space.com highlights five lunar targets for International Observe the Moon Night 2026: Montes Apenninus—casting a long shadow near Mare Imbrium; a trio of shadowed craters (Plato, Archimedes, Eratosthenes) along the terminator; the Apollo 11 landing site at Tranquility Base; Mare Crisium on the moon’s eastern edge; and Rupes Recta—the 62-mile straight-wall cliff. A telescope of about 4 inches or larger helps reveal the detail, and the first-quarter phase is ideal for viewing.

via Space|

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science20 days ago•5 min saved

Global Moon Night Spotlights Lunar Science and a Fresh Crater Discovery

The annual International Observe the Moon Night invites moon lovers worldwide to view the Moon and learn about lunar science, with NASA-backed events and 22 happenings in the D.C. region. The piece also highlights recent lunar research: computer simulations suggest the Moon could have formed within five hours after the Theia impact, and a newly identified crater named McGetchin was detected on the Moon’s eastern edge from NASA’s LRO data, possibly visible as a flash under favorable conditions.

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science-and-astronomy3 years ago•2 min saved

"Join the Global Celebration: International Observe the Moon Night"

Tonight is "International Observe the Moon Night," where people are encouraged to step outside and observe the moon, which will be nearly half-illuminated in its first quarter phase. NASA has provided a list of ways to celebrate the event and find local events. The goal is to raise awareness of lunar science and exploration missions, such as NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Artemis program, and to inspire people to learn more about the moon. The event aims to unite people worldwide in honoring the moon and its significance.

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