Alachua County is hosting NASA's International Observe the Moon Night at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center (210 SE 134th Ave., Micanopy) on September 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is $5 per car (six-person max).
The event features various activities, food trucks and a lecture by Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Dr. Stephen Elardo. Students from the Astrophysics and Astronomy departments will have several types of telescopes on site to help visitors observe the moon.
This is a night where people from all across the globe come together with fellow Moon and space enthusiasts to observe the moon. In 2023, all 50 states and over 123 countries registered to host an observation night to create a worldwide celebration of the moon.
"Last October we had an incredibly successful eclipse viewing event at Cuscowilla and are very excited to bring the NASA Observe the Moon event here for the first time," said Jack Moreland, UF astronomy student. "NASA has been promoting this event on an international scale and we're really looking forward to being a part of that!"
Visitors are encouraged to pre-purchase car passes online.
For more information, contact Camp Manager Jamie Bass at 352-574-2372 or jbass@alachuacounty.us.
