Observed each year on July 20, International Moon Day commemorates the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. On this day, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the Moon, marking one of the greatest achievements in the history of space exploration.
The day also celebrates international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of space, while inspiring future generations to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Fun fact: The Moon is about 238,855 miles from Earth, and it helps create the ocean’s tides!
Do you have a favorite fact about the Moon or space exploration?
Happy International Moon Day!
