International Moon Day is celebrated on 20 July 2025.

Important Days

International Moon Day is celebrated annually on 20 July to commemorate the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. Officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021, this day promotes global awareness of lunar exploration, sustainable space development, scientific innovation, and peaceful cooperation.


      - International Moon Day traces its roots to the Moon Village Association's proposal to the UN’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

      - This led to UNGA Resolution 76/76 on 9 December 2021, acknowledging the importance of commemorating the Apollo 11 milestone and encouraging responsible lunar stewardship for humanity’s shared heritage.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The 2025 theme, “One Moon, One Vision, One Future,” set by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), emphasizes global unity in lunar science. Focus areas include coordinating international efforts such as NASA’s Artemis, India’s Chandrayaan‑3, and China’s Chang’e programs to foster collective progress in space exploration and research.

      (ii) Observed worldwide, International Moon Day events in 2025 include public telescope nights, expert lectures, school workshops, and a major gathering hosted by the University of Dubai, UAE, uniting scientists, students, and policymakers. These programs aim to inspire future space innovators and reinforce the UN’s role in promoting peaceful, sustainable use of outer space per the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.


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