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International Observe the Moon Night 2026 is September 19

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International Observe the Moon Night takes place September 19, 2026, a worldwide community celebration held annually since 2010, when the moon is near first quarter phase—the optimal time for telescopic observation when shadows along the terminator reveal the greatest lunar detail.

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