FREE and open to all ages.
Come join Chesapeake Parks, Recreation, Tourism staff, the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers and ODU Planetarium staff celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. We will have telescopes setup at the Chesapeake Planetarium for the public to observe the Moon. Chesapeake Planetarium staff plan to provide snacks and activities! Saturn will also be visible this evening.
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with our nearest neighbor.
The event occurs in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter. A first quarter Moon is visible in the afternoon and evening, a convenient time for most hosts and participants. Furthermore, the best lunar observing is typically along the dusk/dawn terminator, where shadows are the longest, rather than at full Moon.
LOCATION: Chesapeake Planetarium
310 Shea Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322
RAIN DATE: None.
A NOTE ABOUT THE WEATHER: This event is weather dependent. Please check our official calendar for event cancellations:
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club/event-list.cfm?Club_ID=1591
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