International Observe the Moon Celebration!!!

 

 

International Observe the Moon Celebration!!!

Saturday: September 14th

Afternoon Program at the Visitor Center – 1-2:30 PM

Join our Natural Resources Educator, Emily Cole, and Tom Harper, our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, to learn about the moon, stars, planets and solar systems of our universe.

Enjoy videos on How the Moon Orbits the Earth and a 5-minute video of NASA footage from the LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,) which has been orbiting the Moon and sending back close up images for years.

-1pm video Showing

-2 pm video Showing

Enjoy Moon activities, treats, and information!  See how high you would be able to jump on the moon, learn about moon phases, and take a walk through the solar system!

 

Evening Program at Parking  Lot F – 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Join Tom Harper and Emily Cole as we view the night sky.  Tom will talk about the Moon’s features that are visible with the unaided eye and as well as what to expect to see as the Waxing Gibbous Moon shines brightly in the night sky.

• 5 PM How to Use a Telescope for Observing the Night Sky – Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to set up and use it to observe the night sky.
• 6 PM Watch the moon rise and observe it through binoculars or a telescope.  And, as the night gets dark we will see stars, planets, and maybe a galaxy or two.

We will have some equipment set up, but feel free to bring your own binoculars and telescopes as well!

 

For additional information:

 

• Click on the NASA International Observe the Moon Night website link at: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/observe-the-moon-night/

 

 

 

• Make a Moon Observation Journal – Download the journal from the above website and Observe the Moon each night for 30 days.  Write down the date, time and draw the Moon as you see it.    https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/12/moon-observation-journal/?site=observe%20the%20moon

 

 

 

• Want to save/download a map of the Moon?  Click on the following NASA link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/443/2024-moon-maps-for-international-observe-the-moon-night/

 

 

 

 

 

While walk-in visitors are always welcome, if you know that you will be joining us then please register how many people in your group will attend each session so that we can better plan and to ensure a good experience for you:

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We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!!

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.