Every year on July 20, the world celebrates International Moon Day, marking the anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing and humanity’s continuing journey to explore the Moon. People around the globe celebrate through educational activities, cultural events, public talks, astronomy observations, art, and community gatherings.
Events can take place anytime between July 1 and October 31, allowing schools, organizations, and communities to join the celebration when it best fits their schedule. Whether you are an educator, student, scientist, artist, organization, or simply a Moon enthusiast, there are many ways to participate.
How to Participate
1. Mark the Date
International Moon Day is celebrated every year on July 20.
To allow communities around the world to participate more easily, International Moon Day events can take place anytime between July 1 and October 31. This extended period allows schools, organizations, and communities to organize activities that best fit their calendars.
2. Choose Your Activity
Your event can be big or small. It could be a classroom activity, a public lecture, a community event, or an online discussion.
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3. Organize Your Event
Plan an activity that fits your audience and resources. Consider:
- Who is your audience? (students, families, professionals, general public)
- What format works best? (workshop, talk, exhibition, online event)
- How will you promote it? (social media, local media, schools, community groups)
You can use the International Moon Day name, logo, and hashtags in your promotional materials to connect with the global celebration.
4. Register Your Event
Add your event to the International Moon Day global events calendar so people around the world can discover it. Registering your event helps:
- showcase global participation on the IMD map
- connect with other organizers
- amplify your event through the International Moon Day network
- get featured as an official IMD event in the Report presented every year at the UN-COPUOS
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5. Share Your Celebration
After your event, share photos, videos, and highlights with the global community.
Post on social media using #IMD2026 #InternationalMoonDay and #MoonVillage so others can see how your community celebrated.