County will host NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night at Cuscowilla
Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County is hosting NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center (210 SE 134th Ave., Micanopy) on September 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is $5 per car (six-person max).
The event features various activities, food trucks, and a lecture by Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Dr. Stephen Elardo. Students from the Astrophysics and Astronomy departments will have several types of telescopes on site to help visitors observe the moon.
This is a night where people from all across the globe come together with fellow moon and space enthusiasts to observe the moon. In 2023, all 50 states and over 123 countries registered to host an observation night to create a worldwide celebration of the moon.
“Last October we had an incredibly successful eclipse viewing event at Cuscowilla and are very excited to bring the NASA Observe the Moon event here for the first time,” said Jack Moreland, UF astronomy student. “NASA has been promoting this event on an international scale and we’re really looking forward to being a part of that!”
That’s horrible that the county and the feds (NASA) are charging for entry to view the moon. Do we not already pay enough taxes?
I see you like free stuff…so does Bernie Sanders.
You can look up for free! 🌕
its $5 to park your car 🚗 that has up to 6 people.
I agree, but I guess NASA has to get some more money to bring their astronauts home. As it stands they are relying on Elon to do their job.
$5 to see the moon ? There’s 🍭one born every minute .