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SUMMARY:Get to know our moon
DESCRIPTION:A guest speaker\, Eddy co-founder of the Leeuboschfontein Observatory\, comes to teach us about our moon and how it came to be. After Enjoy the lovely educational film Cosmic Collisions. Attendees can join us on the balcony for telescope viewing of the moon and learn about the impact craters.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/get-to-know-our-moon/
LOCATION:iziko planetarium and digital dome\, 25 Queen Victoria St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, 8000\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T000000
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day – Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:*Celebrate International Moon Day with Regional Science Centre\, Bhopal on 20 July for an exciting day of space science activities!* \n\n\n\n✨ Highlights:\n🚀 Scientific Demonstration of Rocket Launch & Soft Landing\n🌙 Popular Science Lecture – Why Are We Returning to the Moon?\n🧪 Live Vacuum Demonstration – How Things Behave on the Moon\n❓ Moon Quiz Competition – Indian Moon Missions \n\n\n\nWe invite schools\, colleges\, students\, and space enthusiasts to participate and explore the fascinating world of lunar exploration\, Indian space missions\, and the future of space science. link for registration: https://tinyurl.com/IMDrscb26 \n\n\n\nRegards\,\nTeam RSCB
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-bhopal-2/
LOCATION:Regional Science Centre\, Bhopal\, Regional Science Centre\, Banganga Road\, Shymala Hills\,\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, 462002\, India
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person
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SUMMARY:To the Moon & Beyond: Kingston’s Solar System Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Moon Day with a unique\, family-friendly experience in the heart of Kingston. \nThe  Solar System Walk is a free\, self-guided trail that transforms Fairfield Recreation Ground in Kingston into a scaled model of our solar system—guiding you from the Sun\, past the planets\, and Earth’s Moon. \nRunning from 20 July – 30 September 2026\, this interactive walk lets you experience the vast distances of space on foot. Along the route\, discover fascinating facts about each planet and explore the story of our Moon—from the Apollo landings to today’s renewed era of exploration. \nFollowing the successful Artemis II mission\, which sent astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years\, humanity is now closer than ever to returning to the lunar surface. This trail offers a chance to reflect on that journey and be inspired by what comes next. \nPerfect for families\, curious minds\, and summer explorers\, the trail invites you to: \nWalk a scaled journey through the solar system\nDiscover the science and story of Earth’s Moon\nCelebrate a new chapter in lunar exploration\nExplore Kingston in a fun and engaging new way \nStart anywhere\, follow at your own pace\, and take your own giant leap towards the Moon.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/to-the-moon-beyond-kingstons-solar-system-walk/
LOCATION:Fairfield Recreation Ground\, Kingston\, United Kingdom\, Kingston\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day UAE
DESCRIPTION:Join Dubai Astronomy Group and SEE Institute as we celebrate International Moon Day with an unforgettable evening dedicated to Earth’s closest celestial neighbor. Discover the Moon’s fascinating history\, science\, and future through an engaging expert talk\, an immersive planetarium show\, live telescope observations\, and practical tips for capturing stunning lunar photographs. Whether you’re a space enthusiast\, a curious beginner\, or looking for a memorable family experience\, this special event offers a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the Moon and celebrate humanity’s achievements in space exploration.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-uae/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:A Hydrogen-Grilled Dinner Celebrating the Landings of Apollo 11 and Viking 1
DESCRIPTION:HydrogenCuisine\nDo you know what significance July 20 holds? \n\n\n\n“International Moon Day” was established in 2021 to commemorate humanity’s first moon landing by Apollo 11 on July 20\, 1969\, and to raise global awareness regarding the peaceful use of outer space and the importance of sustainable lunar exploration. \n\n\n\nMoon Association \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the International Moon Day \n\n\n\n\nFurthermore\, July 20 also marks the day in 1976 when the Mars probe Viking 1 landed on Mars\, following the Soviet Union’s Mars 1 mission. \n\n\n\nThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the lander touching down on the Chryse Planitia (Plains of Gold) on Mars at 20:53 on July 20\, 1976 (11:53 UTC). It transmitted the first color images from the Martian surface. \n\n\n\nRegarding the launch vehicles for these landers: Apollo 11 used the Saturn V\, while Viking 1 used the Titan IIIE. Notably\, the Titan IIIE featured the Centaur stage—the first rocket stage to utilize liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as propellants. \n\n\n\nThe development of hydrogen liquefaction technology—capable of achieving cryogenic temperatures of 20K (-253°C)—was primarily conducted at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This technology remains significant today\, drawing attention for its role in hydrogen storage within the context of renewable energy systems. \n\n\n\nWith this in mind\, we would like to host a dinner event featuring hydrogen-cooked cuisine\, where we can reflect on space exploration and the future of a circular energy society on Earth. Due to venue constraints\, participation is limited to a small group of six people on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nWe received feedback from several participants of “Yuri’s Night” (held on April 12\, 2026) expressing a desire for regular\, casual gatherings centered around space-related themes. In the past\, I frequently organized space-related events at venues like Tokyo Culture Culture\, which led to the formation of research groups and startups. Although I hadn’t taken the lead on such events recently\, I hosted a gathering on the evening of May 29 (Friday)—the final day of SPEXA—at the Kyoto Shabu-Shabu CHIRIRI Shinagawa branch.\nWe enjoyed a delicious meal and drinks while engaging in deep\, off-the-record conversations about space. \n\n\n\nFor the upcoming event\, we plan to meet at “icHi\,” a restaurant in Hamamatsucho known for its hydrogen-grilled cuisine. https://ichi-tokyo.jp/ \n\n\n\nAddress: 1-23-6 Hamamatsucho\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 105-0000 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/feAHkDS9d7aaT2wi6 Seating: 6 counter seats (plus two tables for four) \n\n\n\nWe are planning a 13\,000-yen course (drinks separate) with a maximum of 6 counter seats\, allowing us to watch the hydrogen-grilling process. \n\n\n\nTo help with restaurant arrangements\, I would appreciate it if you could indicate your intention to attend by clicking the “Join” button as soon as possible—even if it is just a tentative decision. \n\n\n\nDue to reservation requirements\, I will close the initial headcount at 5:00 PM on Sunday\, July 12. (Changes can still be made after that time.) \n\n\n\nIt is deeply moving to reflect on how the space events I organized in the past—such as Yuri’s Night and Japan’s first World Space Week event at Tokyo Culture Culture—have served as catalysts\, meeting grounds for startups\, and driving forces for projects that are now in the spotlight. These events paved the way for initiatives like the private lunar exploration project HAKUTO (with its inclusive public participation and sponsorship strategies) and fostered international networks and policy proposals among young space professionals at forums like the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Amidst the increasingly tense situation in the Middle East—which is forcing a re-evaluation of petroleum-based energy and highlighting the need for autonomous alternative energy sources—I spent the past year in Yamanashi Prefecture (a hub for hydrogen initiatives) working on a project to develop a hydrogen liquefaction magnetic refrigeration system. That project\, based at the Yonekura-yama Next-Generation Energy R&D Village (Nesrad)—located near the planned site for the Maglev Shinkansen station at the Kofu-Minami Interchange—involved optimizing the distribution of locally produced renewable energy (including storage\, transport\, and utilization). Now that I have returned to Yokohama\, I hope to build connections that can serve as a catalyst for the next steps in resolving these challenges.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/a-hydrogen-grilled-dinner-celebrating-the-landings-of-apollo-11-and-viking-1/
LOCATION:icHi Restaurant\,Tokyo\, Japan\, 1-23-6 Hamamatsucho\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0000\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Luna e Psiche: Ritmi\, Visioni\, Futuri
DESCRIPTION:La seconda edizione della Festa della Luna\, organizzata dal Circolo culturale Corso Umberto\, si svolgerà nell’omonimo Corso a Pantelleria Centro\, lunedì 20 luglio. Si tratta di una celebrazione collettiva che intreccia performance artistiche\, mostre fotografiche e momenti collettivi per esplorare la relazione profonda tra la Luna e la psiche umana.\nL’edizione 2026\, costruita attorno al tema ufficiale “One Moon\, One Vision\, One Future”\, è interpretata attraverso una prospettiva mediterranea: la Luna come simbolo comune della ciclicità del tempo\, di trasformazione attraverso culture e generazioni diverse.\nLa Festa della Luna trova le radici nel paesaggio naturale di Pantelleria e nella sua cultura— un’isola vulcanica dove il mare\, il vento e il cielo sono sempre stati protagonisti. È un invito a guardare insieme verso l’alto\, e a riconoscere nella Luna un linguaggio comune dell’umanità.\nL’evento comprende performance artistiche ispirate ai cicli lunari e alla loro risonanza nel corpo e nella mente\n– Mostra fotografica di Nicola Ferrari “Rocce Lunari” che esplora il paesaggio lunare di Pantelleria\n– “Ciaula scopre la Luna ” di L. Pirandello. Drammatizzazione a cura di Antonietta Valenza e Lucia Boldi\n–  Presentazione con l’Autore del libro “Volevo un tè al limone. La mia vita da bipolare” di Fabio   Macaluso a colloquio con Ferruccio Osimo\, psichiatra e scrittore. Il termine “bipolare” contiene il concetto dei due poli\, due estremi\, due facce della stessa cosa. Come la luna piena e la luna nuova\, come la luce e il buio come l’oscillare continuo (ciclicità) che non si può fermare ma che bisogna saper navigare per sopravvivere.\n– Spettacolo di Teatro Danza con coinvolgimento del pubblico a cielo aperto. “Lunario” con Giulia Pesole\, Viola Centi e Gabriele Manfredi. Le sonorità popolari interpretano la “memoria sociale” dei popoli mediterranei con le tradizioni legate alla cultura contadina in rapporto alle fasi lunari. La “festa” è intesa come momento di aggregazione\, corteggiamento e sollievo alle fatiche estenuanti del lavoro agricolo. \n\n\n\nE inoltre…\n– installazione della luna su Corso Umberto\n– allestimento vetrine a tema lunare\n– Info Point di Astronomy Pantelleria con Leonardo Puleo che metterà a disposizione un telescopio per “catturare” in diretta le immagini del cielo e proiettarle su schermo in diretta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second edition of the Moon Festival\, organized by the Corso Umberto Cultural Association\, will take place on Monday\, 20 July\, along Corso Umberto in the center of Pantelleria. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a collective celebration that brings together artistic performances\, photographic exhibitions\, and shared experiences to explore the profound relationship between the Moon and the human psyche. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 edition\, built around the official theme “One Moon\, One Vision\, One Future\,” is interpreted through a Mediterranean perspective\, presenting the Moon as a shared symbol of the cyclical nature of time and of transformation across cultures and generations. \n\n\n\nThe Moon Festival is deeply rooted in Pantelleria’s natural landscape and cultural heritage\, an island shaped by volcanic forces\, where the sea\, the wind\, and the sky have always played a central role. It is an invitation to look up together and recognize the Moon as a universal language shared by all humanity. \n\n\n\nThe event includes: \n\n\n\n\nArtistic performances inspired by the lunar cycles and their resonance within the body and the mind.\n\n\n\nThe photographic exhibition “Lunar Rocks” by Nicola Ferrari\, exploring Pantelleria’s Moon-like landscape.\n\n\n\nA theatrical adaptation of “Ciaula Discovers the Moon” by Luigi Pirandello\, performed by Antonietta Valenza and Lucia Boldi.\n\n\n\nA conversation with author Fabio Macaluso about his book “I Wanted Lemon Tea: My Life with Bipolar Disorder\,” in dialogue with psychiatrist and writer Ferruccio Osimo. The term bipolar embodies the idea of two poles\, two extremes\, two sides of the same reality\, much like the full Moon and the new Moon\, light and darkness\, and the continuous oscillation\, or cyclical rhythm\, that cannot be stopped but must instead be understood and navigated in order to live with it.\n\n\n\nAn open-air dance theatre performance\, “Lunario\,” featuring Giulia Pesole\, Viola Centi\, and Gabriele Manfredi\, with audience participation. Through traditional folk music\, the performance explores the social memory of Mediterranean peoples and their agricultural traditions connected to the phases of the Moon. The “festival” is portrayed as a time for gathering\, courtship\, and relief from the exhausting demands of agricultural work.\n\n\n\n\nIn addition\, visitors can enjoy: \n\n\n\n\nA large Moon installation along Corso Umberto.\n\n\n\nShop window displays decorated with lunar-themed installations.\n\n\n\nAn Astronomy Pantelleria information point\, where Leonardo Puleo will provide a telescope to capture live images of the night sky and project them onto a screen in real time.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/luna-e-psiche-ritmi-visioni-futuri/
LOCATION:PANTELLERIA\, CORSO UMBERTO I\, PANTELLERIA\, TP\, 91017\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day Spain 2026
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Moon Day 2026\, the Él Viejo Pancho Municipal Library in Ribadeo\, Spain\, will host the public lecture “Eclipses Throughout History: Fear\, Myth and Science”\, presented by Juan Nolasco from Planetário do Porto – Centro Ciência Viva\, Portugal. \nTaking the total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 as its starting point\, the lecture will explore the essential role of the Moon in producing solar eclipses and the relationship between the Earth\, the Moon and the Sun. \nThe audience will be taken on a journey through the history of eclipses\, examining how different cultures interpreted these phenomena\, from ancient myths\, fear and superstition to our current scientific understanding. \nThe session will also explore the presence of eclipses in art\, literature and culture\, while providing practical information on how to observe solar eclipses safely. \nBy connecting astronomy\, history\, culture and scientific knowledge\, the event supports the International Moon Day 2026 theme\, “One Moon\, One Vision\, One Future”\, and celebrates the Moon as a shared source of curiosity\, discovery and inspiration for all humanity.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-spain-2026/
LOCATION:Él Viejo Pancho Municipal Library\, Ribadeo\, Spain\, Rúa Antonio Otero\, 19\, Ribadeo\, Lugo\, 27700\, Spain
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SUMMARY:5th PromoMoon Initiative Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The leading Ukrainian space engineering company Yuzhnoye State Design Office and the Moon Village Association invite to the final awarding ceremony of the winners of the 5th PromoMoon Initiative for Moon Village Generation in honor of Dr. Alexander Degtyarev.For several months\, an international team of leading space experts selected the best technical concepts. Winners will receive support for their research through free mentoring from B2B experts and question and answer sessions. The best submissions will also provided with an opportunity to present their idea during the IAC-2026 Moon-related technical sessionsOn July 21 the awarding ceremony for the winners of the 5th PromoMoon will take place. \n\n\n\nThe event will be streamed in this page
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/5th-promomoon-initiative-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ukraine – Online\, Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Frontier Business Consortium Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Space development toward the moon\, Cis-Lunar\, and Mars is becoming increasingly active both domestically and internationally as a “future” market that is expected to develop in the medium to long term. In response to this situation\, Mitsubishi Research Institute\, Inc. and ispace\, Inc. launched the “Frontier Business Consortium” at the end of 2016 with the aim of playing a leading role without lagging behind the global trend. Currently\, about 50 companies from various industries\, from large companies to startups\, are participating.\nOver the past decade since its establishment\, lunar development has seen increasing activity driven by both public and private sector players. In Japan as well\, in addition to initiatives such as the Space Strategy Fund\, private-sector-led projects are rapidly accelerating.\nAgainst this backdrop of growing global momentum toward commercialization led by private actors\, this symposium will look back on the achievements and knowledge accumulated to date\, and explore the future vision for the next decade as the field transitions from conceptual planning to implementation and commercialization phases.\nWe warmly invite companies interested in new space-related business opportunities to participate in this symposium.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/frontier-business-consortium-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan\, Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:5th Lunar Business Conference (LIVC2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Lunar Business Conference is Japan’s premier annual gathering dedicated to building a sustainable economic zone on and around the Moon. Now entering its fifth edition\, LIVC2026 brings together leaders from government\, industry\, academia\, and public institutions to accelerate the commercialization of lunar and cislunar space.\nAs humanity stands on the threshold of a new era of space exploration\, Japan is positioning itself as a key player in the emerging lunar economy. LIVC2026 serves as a central platform where policymakers\, entrepreneurs\, engineers\, and researchers converge to share the latest developments\, forge partnerships\, and chart a concrete roadmap for lunar industry. \nKey Topics\n[Lunar Surface Architecture]\nDiscussions will cover the fundamental design concepts and overall vision for future lunar development\, including surface infrastructure\, habitat facilities\, and the systems required to support long-duration human and robotic activity on the Moon. \n[Space Strategy Fund & Technology Development]\nParticipants will examine Japan’s government-backed funding initiatives\, including the Space Strategy Fund\, and explore expectations for startups and established companies driving next-generation space technologies. \n[Creating a Cislunar Economic Zone]\nA dedicated forum for exploring the utilization of space resources and the emerging landscape of private-sector business opportunities centered on the Moon — from in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to lunar logistics and beyond. \nLIVC2026 gathers the foremost experts and key figures shaping Japan’s space industry\, making it an unmissable event for anyone with a stake in the future of the lunar economy. Whether you are a space entrepreneur\, investor\, policymaker\, or researcher\, LIVC2026 offers unparalleled insight into the opportunities that lie ahead.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/5th-lunar-business-conference-livc2026/
LOCATION:X-Nihonbashi Tower\, Tokyo\, Japan\, Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260729T170000
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SUMMARY:Back to the Moon Ep 2: Lunar Surface Operations & Sustainable Missions
DESCRIPTION:Lunar Surface Operations & Sustainable Missions\n\n\n\nAs we prepare for a permanent human presence on the Moon\, how will we produce food\, manage biological systems\, and develop sustainable lunar infrastructure?Join us for a conversation with three experts working at the forefront of lunar science and space biologyRichard BarkerJared Long-FoxHarrison Coker📅 July 29\, 2026🕘 9:00 AM U.S. Central Time🌍 4:00 PM CEST (Europe)🇯🇵 11:00 PM JST (Japan)Register here: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iHSFZ7xJSDO5brmnE-Itog
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/back-to-the-moon-ep-2-lunar-surface-operations-sustainable-missions/
LOCATION:USA – Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T235959
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SUMMARY:COSPAR Lunar & Space Exploration Sessions
DESCRIPTION:COSPAR Lunar & Space Exploration Sessions
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/cospar-lunar-space-exploration-sessions/
LOCATION:Florence\, Italy\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T230000
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CREATED:20260707T075455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T091919Z
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SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse Campaign & International Moon Day
DESCRIPTION:We plan a Multi Site Total Solar Eclipse Campaign & International Moon Day .That will include observations by professionals\, amateurs and public outreach events celebrating Sun\, Moon\, space\, Science and Cosmos.That will involve various sites : \n\n\n\nSPACECoordinated observations from Space obervatories including SOHO\, Proba\, Proba3\, Aditya\, Solar Orbiter \n\n\n\nSPAINa) Santiago Compostela / La Coruna with Kosmica Institute (following a campaign we organised in Mexico eclipse on 8 April 2024) Total Solar Eclipse Campaign & International Moon Dayb) Valladolidc) Teruel Aragon with Spanish Astro Society https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/spain/teruel?iso=20260812d) Amposta with Generitat Catalunya https://eclipsicatalunya.cat/punts-observacio/e) Palma Majorca
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/total-solar-eclipse-campaign-international-moon-day-5/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Spain\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T073412Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Symposium on Humanity’s Lunar Future – in Celebration of International Moon Day
DESCRIPTION:Huntsville\, Alabama played a key role in NASA’s successful exploration of the Moon\, including the first human landing on the Moon in July 1969. This year\, some 57 years following that first landing\, astronauts returned: circling the Moon during an April 1-11 mission under the auspices of the Artemis program. Exciting plans and programs are now underway to continue the exploration and development of the Moon – including a permanent Moon Base in the lunar south polar region.  \nIn 2021\, the Moon Village Association (MVA) proposed to the United Nations (UN) the creation of a global annual commemoration of the Apollo 11 landing\, “International Moon Day” (IMD). In response\, a year later in 2022\, Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville organized and hosted the first highly-successful “Main Event” of the then newly-created IMD celebration.  \nThis year\, a Symposium on the topic of Humanity’s Lunar Future is being organized in Huntsville on 14 August 2026 as an International Moon Day “Global Event”\, supporting the overall theme of this year’s IMD: “To the Moon Together”. This IMD Global Event will engage thought-leaders\, engineers\, scientists and managers who are developing and accomplishing the vision of permanent lunar presence and activity. The symposium will provide an overview of the lunar opportunities\, plans and programs\, and will comprise participants from across academia\, industry\, government and non-government organizations.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/2026-symposium-on-humanitys-lunar-future-in-celebration-of-international-moon-day/
LOCATION:Drake State Community and Technical College\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, USA\, 3421 Meridian St\, Huntsville\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T190000
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SUMMARY:9° Encontro de Astronomia e Astronáutica de Cabo Frio
DESCRIPTION:🌌 9º Encontro de Astronomia e Astronáutica de Cabo Frio 🚀 \nPrepare-se para uma viagem pelos mistérios do Universo! \nNos dias 18 e 19 de setembro de 2026\, Cabo Frio será palco de mais uma grande celebração da ciência\, com palestras\, atividades educativas\, exposições\, observações astronômicas e muita informação sobre astronomia e exploração espacial. \nO evento é gratuito e aberto ao público\, reunindo estudantes\, professores\, apaixonados pelo céu e todos que desejam conhecer mais sobre o Universo. \n📍 Local: Terminal de Ônibus de Turismo\, em frente ao Dormitório das Garças – Cabo Frio/RJ Brasil  \nVenha participar dessa jornada pelas estrelas e descobrir que o Universo está mais perto do que imaginamos! \n✨ 9º Encontro de Astronomia e Astronáutica de Cabo Frio — olhando para o céu\, construindo conhecimento.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/9-encontro-de-astronomia-e-astronautica-de-cabo-frio/
LOCATION:Terminal de Ônibus de Turismo\, Cabo Frio\, Brazil\, Av. Wilson Mendes\, 900 - Jacaré\, Cabo Frio\, RJ\, 28922-000\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261020T183000
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SUMMARY:Mater Temporis: Lunar Manifestations of Terrestrial Art
DESCRIPTION:Mater Temporis: Lunar Manifestations of Terrestrial Art is an international online panel organised by Moon Village Centre Bulgaria. \nThe panel advances a central proposition: that the Moon is humanity’s primordial temporal regulator\, the origin of the calendar\, and the organiser of sacred time across civilisations. The drive to return to the Moon is not purely technological. Lunar art is the most honest expression of why humanity wants to go back. \nThe discussion moves across three registers: the deep cultural and mythological roots of lunar symbolism; the role of contemporary space art in articulating what exploration means beyond technical achievement; and the materialisation of this arc in artworks that have physically left Earth and entered orbit. \nConfirmed panelists:\nLuis Bernardo Guzmán\, Radix Lucis Studio (UK)\nChristopher Cokinos\, Moon Village Association (USA)\nRemo Rapetti\, Moon Village Association (Italy)\nAnna Sitnikova\, Moon Gallery Foundation (Netherlands)\nAnnick Bureaud\, Art critic and curator (France)\nMarcus Neustetter\, Artist and Space Art Practitioner (South Africa) \nModerated by Dr. Ivelina Kadiri\, Moon Village Centre Bulgaria
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/mater-temporis-lunar-manifestations-of-terrestrial-art/
LOCATION:United Kingdom – Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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