Members of the public are invited to join the students of CatAstro for International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6pm. The free event will be held at the Electron Garden on the entrance to WCU.

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 and the Moon Tree at the entrance of Campus that flew on the Artemis I. Faculty and students will set up a telescopes for Moon viewing and lead hands on activities for participants of all ages.