International Moon Day

What is it?

International Moon Day is celebrated every year on July 20 to mark the anniversary of Apollo 11’s Moon landing in 1969 — the first time humans set foot on the Moon.

Why was it started?

In 2021, the United Nations officially declared July 20 as International Moon Day to celebrate humanity’s achievements in space exploration and to encourage peaceful uses of outer space.

What happens on this day?
  • Space agencies like NASA, ISRO, ESA, etc., organize events, exhibitions, and webinars.
  • Schools and science clubs conduct Moon-themed activities like quizzes, drawing competitions, and Moon observation nights with telescopes.
  • It’s also a time to discuss future Moon missions, like NASA’s Artemis program or ISRO’s Chandrayaan missions.
Theme

Each year, International Moon Day may have a specific theme focused on education, sustainability, innovation, or international cooperation in lunar exploration.