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International Observe the Moon Night 2025 is on October 4, featuring over 700 online and in-person events worldwide to celebrate and learn about the moon, with opportunities for stargazing, lunar photography, and space exploration education, encouraging public engagement with lunar science and NASA's Artemis program.
A rare optical phenomenon called the 'Golden Handle' will be visible on the moon tonight, caused by sunlight illuminating the peaks of the Montes Jura mountain range near Sinus Iridum, best observed with binoculars or a telescope during sunset on June 5.
November's full moon, known as the beaver moon, will reach its peak on Monday at 4:16 a.m. ET. The moon's appearance varies due to libration, and it will be visible to the naked eye for about a day before and after its full phase. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is creating a 3D map of the moon's surface, while the Artemis II mission plans to send astronauts on a trip around the moon in late 2024. The beaver moon's name is derived from the animal's behavior during this time of year, and it holds cultural significance for various indigenous communities. Other upcoming celestial events include the cold moon on December 26 and the Geminids and Ursids meteor showers in December.