University of Reading celebrates the moon
A special event is taking place to mark NASA's observe the moon night
Last updated 14th Sep 2024
Around 200 people will be taking part in a special event at the university of Reading to celebrate NASA's International Observe the Moon Night 2024.
Taking place on Saturday, 14 September, telescopes of various sizes from the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology will be laid out for members of the public to gaze up at the moon.
A range of talks from space scientists, historians and language experts, pitched at high school age and above, will take place before observations begin.
Inspire
Dr James O’Donoghue, the University of Reading space scientist who organised the event, said:
“NASA came up with Observe the Moon Night to celebrate lunar observation, science, and the cultural impact that the Moon has had on us throughout history.
“We are fortunate to have the Moon right on our celestial doorstep—so large and close that we can see its details with the unaided eye. I hope we can inspire people about science by showing how the Moon has impacted humanity this September. And with a bit of luck and good weather, we’ll take an even closer look through a telescope.”
Saturday's event is full but you can take part via a special YouTube broadcast organised by the Royal Astronomical Society at this link