NASA's International Observe the Moon Night
Saturn through telescopes and learn about our solar system.
About this Event
Join us for NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Night! View the Moon, Saturn and other celestial objects through telescopes and learn about our solar system through educational, hands-on activities. Make a Moon crater, take home samples of rocks similar to what we find on our Moon, view the Moon in creative ways, color the Moon and go on a scale model of our solar system walk.
Hosted by Travis County Parks Foundation and 4H Capital. A special thanks to Travis County Parks staff for supporting this event!
This is a free, family-friendly event! Bring a camp chair, blanket and water bottle. Come prepared to be inspired by the night sky while learning about the Moon and our solar system through hands-on activities. We'll be raffling off a Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit LEGO set!
To enjoy a natural night sky, a red light flashlight is recommended. If you don’t have a red light flashlight, we will provide one to borrow during the event.
If storms are in the forecast the day of the event, we will notify you by email at least two hours prior to the start time to let you know if the event will be rescheduled.
Don't miss out on this stellar opportunity to learn and be inspired by our Moon and the night sky!
If you are able, donate to support future free programming in our Travis County Parks!
For more night sky events, visit traviscountyparksfoundation.org or follow us on instagram or facebook: heartoftcparks
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM
Event Opens
Info: Event opens. Educational activities begin and will remain open until 10pm
🕑: 08:00 PM
Telescope Viewing Begins
Info: Once the Moon is up and it is dark enough, telescopes will open for viewing the Moon, Saturn and celestial objects.
🕑: 09:00 PM
Moon Storytime
Info: Hear a Moon story and take home a booklet of Moon stories from around the world.
🕑: 09:45 PM
Raffle
Info: Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit LEGO set Raffle
🕑: 10:00 PM
Event Ends
Where is it happening?
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