Community members are invited to attend International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus.

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.

 "There isn’t a better location in the area to observe the Moon than Jack C. Davis Observatory!” said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe. “We encourage the community to attend this spectacular event and learn more about the Moon and universe from Dr. Herring and the outstanding volunteers at the observatory."

The free event at the Jack C. Davis Observatory is set for 7 to 11 p.m. and will include a lecture about the Moon by JCDO Director Dr. Thomas Herring, guided lunar observations, including naked eye observations, binocular observing and telescope viewing with JCDO volunteer staff.

“We'll also have free Moon maps and Moon observation journals that you can take home to continue enjoying the Moon on your own,” Dr. Herring said.

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, Md., for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

No registration is needed and as always admission is free. The Jack C. Davis Observatory is on campus at Western Nevada College at 2269 Vanpatten Ave. in Carson City.

For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit:
https://moon.nasa.gov/observe. For more information about LRO, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/.