Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with UF
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a public event Sept. 14
The moon will be waxing toward its full on Saturday as the University of Florida Department of Astronomy invites the public to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night in partnership with the Astronomy and Astrophysics Society and community partners.
The Sept. 14 event will take place at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 10 miles south of campus in Micanopy. The event promises a fun and educational experience for lunar enthusiasts of all levels, from students to families.
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event organized by NASA that aims to bring people together with a shared love for astronomy. It began as a U.S.-based event during the International Year of Astronomy in 2009 but has since grown to a worldwide phenomenon, with over 2,100 public and private moon viewing events across dozens of countries, according to NASA’s event map.