TONIGHT: International Observe the Moon Night

Look Up! International Observe the Moon Night Rises Tonight

by SPACE.com Staff

Date: 22 September 2012 Time: 05:09 PM ET

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Astrophotographer Jim "Woody" Woods sent in this photo of the moon and Jupiter he took at about 1 am, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from his backyard in Long Beach, CA. CREDIT: Jim "Woody" Woods View full size image

The moon will take center stage for stargazers in the around the world tonight (Sept. 22) during International Observe the Moon Night to share the beauty of Earth's nearest neighbor with the public.
Many moon-watching events are planned around the world tonight, with NASA and Canadian astronomers aren't missing out. NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., and Western University in Ontario, Canada, will hold special events to share methods on how to observe the moon with the public, as well as interesting moon facts and history.
Tonight, the moon will appear half-full in what is known as the first quarter moon, making it a prime target for amateur astronomers and casual night sky observers.

More: http://www.space.com/17726-observe-the-moon-night-sky-saturday.html


Source: Space.com .

International Observe the Moon Night official web site: http://observethemoonnight.org/

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