We invite you to the “Dark Skies, Bright Kids” event to Celebrate International Moon Day

Members of the public are invited to join us for International Observe the Moon Night on
Saturday, October 4 starting at 6:00pm. The free event will be held at Cardinal Point Winery in
Afton, VA.

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation,
appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration,
and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from
around the world.

The event at Cardinal Point Winery will be held from 6:00p – 10:00p and will include telescope
observing, Moon-inspired art, Moon-themed music and more!

Dark Skies, Bright Kids will be in at Cardinal Point Winery with telescopes and binoculars,
providing a guided tour of the Moon, planets and other celestial objects for visitors.

International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
(LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight
Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in
Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington,
D.C.