September 14, 2026 – Mariposa Library officials invite the community to International Observe the Moon Night.

Join us for International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 19. This free event will be held at Mariposa Library, located at 4978 10th Street, Mariposa, CA 95338.

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration, and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world. This year, we’re celebrating the exciting new lunar observations made by the four astronauts of the Artemis II crew in April.

International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Source: Mariposa County Library