We're getting ready for International Observe the Moon Night, this week on Planetary Radio.

I'm Sarah al-Ahmad of the Planetary Society, with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

On October 4th, people around the globe will step outside to observe our nearest celestial neighbor.

I'll talk with Stacey Horvath, outreach coordinator at NASA Goddard's Solar System Exploration Division,

and Director of International Observe the Moon Night, and Teresa Summer,

astronomy educator at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific,

about the history, impact, and resources for this worldwide celebration.

We'll also hear from Kate Howells, public education specialist at the Planetary Society,

about her new book called Moons, The Mysteries and Marvels of our Solar System.

And then I'll join Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts for What's Up.

We'll discuss moon features that you'll be able to spot from Earth with the naked eye during this upcoming event.

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you'll never miss an episode filled with new and awe-inspiring ways to know the cosmos and our place within it. Every year, millions of people around the world gather for International

Observe the Moon Night. It's a global celebration of our nearest celestial neighbor. The

Planetary Society has been proud to collaborate with this event for several years. It's sponsored

by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission and coordinated by the Solar System Exploration Division

at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, which provides the moon maps, activity guides, and live

broadcasts that

make the celebration possible. This year's festivities take place on and around Saturday, October

4th, and today's show is going to help you get ready, whether that means prepping your binoculars

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