NASA to Host Public Moon Observation Night in Huntsville on Sept. 19

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NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night event on Saturday, September 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST. The celebration will take place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating the Moon, the science surrounding it, and its broader significance. It offers an opportunity for the public and media to engage with lunar topics in an accessible setting.

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