PURPOSE: The United Nations General Assembly in 2021. in its resolution 76/76 have declared July 20th as International Moon Day to mark the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission in 1969. The Moon Exploration has started when Luna 2, a spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union, made an impact on the surface of the Moon on September 14, 1959. Many more spacecrafts have been launched in the last 62 years from different countries such as the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, China, India and Israel, in order to better understand the Moon and its relationship to Earth. However, the first human landing on the Moon, on 20 July 1969 by the Apollo 11 mission of the United States, represents the pinnacle of these effort. The celebrations will also consider the achievements of all States in the exploration of the Moon and raise public awareness of sustainable Moon exploration and utilization.
FORUM: ‘‘The first human footprints on the moon. ’’ International Moon Day 2025. For thousands of years, human civilizations have looked up to the sky pondering the origin and mysteries of the Moon – our only natural satellite. Ground-based observations enabled by the invention of the first telescopes opened a new chapter in our understanding of our celestial companion. With the birth of space activities, the Moon became the ultimate destination of countless missions, including crewed flights that brought the first human footprints to another place in the universe. As Moon exploration efforts continue taking shape with ambitious plans, this global celebration will serve not only as a reminder of success in the past, but as an annual testimony to future endeavours. The International Moon Day is a good opportunity to educate the public, promote and raise awareness on the status and prospects for humanity. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #InternationalMoonDay, #lunarbeauty, #20july, #firstlandingonmoon, #Themoon, #spacescience, #moonphases, #sustainablemoonexploration.
EVENTS: On Sunday July 20th, the United Nations General Assembly with the United Nations Office of the Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) will host a virtual event to celebrate the International Moon Day 2025 and the 56 years since Apollo 11 moon landing at the United Nations Headquarters. Join us to mark the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission. Register to participate!
On July 20th, 2025 In the UEA, the global celebration will take place at the University of Dubai. This flagship event entitled “One Moon, One Vision, One Future” organized by the Moon Village Association in partnership with the University of Dubai, will bring together international space leaders, astronauts, students, and innovators to inspire dialogue and collaboration around lunar exploration. Explore the agenda programme and Watch the livestream!
July 20 to July 24, starting at 17:00 ending at 18:30 will be held the IMD-25 Moon Day and Moon Workshop at the Al-Qebliya School Cultural Center and Kuwait National Planetarium, Kuwait Al Ma'arri St, Kuwait City.
On July 21th, from 14:00 - 17:00 will be held the International Moon Day Space Exploration workshop in Nanjing ILEWG NUAA at the NUAA Nanjing Aerospace University, China Nanjing.
On July 21th, from 10:00 - 10:30 will be held a virtual event to mark the International Moon Day from ExoSpaceHab Express Moon Base from France - Online
On July 21th, from 10:30 - 13:00; you are invited to participate to the panel discussion entitled ‘‘Understanding Moon through Demonstrations’ at Regional Science Centre and Planetarium, Calicut, Kerala, India Jafferkhan Colony, Calicut.
Worldwide Activities: Explore the Map and full list of upcoming events.
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The International Moon Day is a celebration of humanity’s enduring fascination with the Moon—our closest celestial neighbor and a symbol of discovery. From ancient myths to the Apollo landings and future lunar missions, the Moon has always inspired curiosity and ambition. This day honors past achievements in space exploration while igniting new dreams for the future. As we step forward into the next era of lunar exploration, we remember that every great journey begins with a single step—just like the one taken on the Moon in 1969.
- Promote and raise awareness about the Exploration of the Moon.
- Focus attention on the need to collaborate and regulate activities on and around the Moon.
-Foster and increase global cooperation between stakeholders all around the world, as well as promote participation for future generations.
The International Moon Day is co-organized by the United Nations General Assembly with the United Nations Office of the Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the NASA, the ROSCOSMOS, the JAXA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Canadian Space Agency, the ISRO, the Australian Space Agency and the Moon Village Association (MVA). The IMD-G is the body which leads the management of the celebration of the International Moon Day. With the collaboration of Space scientists, Researchers and Academia.