Observe the Moon Night

OCTOBER 8 is 

INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT

Join the celebration by taking some time this evening to observe the Earth's Moon.  Tell us a little bit about what you see!  What color is the moon?  What shape is it?  Does it have any marks?  Where is it in the sky?  

What you will need:
Binoculars or Telescope
Flashlight (cover this with a red tissue paper)
Blanket
Folding chair
Snack
Bug spray
Friends!

Pick a spot that is not near any bright lights so you have the best view!


Here are some Moon facts:
1. The moon is the brightest object in our sky, except for the Sun.
2. Sometimes you can see the moon during the day.
3. The moon is 2,100 miles across.
4. The moon is 4 and a half billion years old.
5. The moon reflects the light of the sun.

Learn even more at http://observethemoonnight.org/!