# International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma 19 Sep 2026

**URL:** <https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766>\
**Category:** Events\
**Tags:** observing, outreach\
**Created:** [September 6, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766 "2026-09-06T23:05:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/davenh6sm/32/112_2.png) [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/1 "2026-09-06T23:05:13Z")

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International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma on 19 Sep 2026. Will start at 7pm until 10pm. The Moon rises at 3:37pm and Sunset is at 7:31pm. Venus sets at 8:45pm and Saturn rises at 8:14pm.

International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration by hosting or attending an InOMN event — and uniting on one day each year to look at and learn about the Moon together.

[https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/events/121846/](https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/events/121846/)

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**Author:** ![astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/astrowaylon/32/415_2.png) [@astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/astrowaylon)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/2 "2026-09-09T13:49:55Z")

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Just wanted to let everyone know that we have over 700 pre-registrations for the event! We are expecting a really strong turn out for this one, so we can definitely use all the telescopes and help that we can muster. I’m super excited!

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**Author:** ![astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/astrowaylon/32/415_2.png) [@astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/astrowaylon)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/3 "2026-09-16T21:31:15Z")

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We passed 1000 pre-registrations a couple of days ago, which was our cap. Folks have been calling every day since then, asking if they can still show up. We are starting to expect up to 800 people at this event!!

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/4 "2026-09-16T23:17:42Z")

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Hey! The more the merrier, right?

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/5 "2026-09-16T23:18:30Z")

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I’ll be there with at least one smart scope. Not sure which one.

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**Author:** ![DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/davenh6sm/32/112_2.png) [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/6 "2026-09-16T23:26:13Z")

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Ida and I will be there. I think I’m going to bring my Orion StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Reflector Telescope.

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**Author:** ![mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mpsurge/32/952_2.png) [@mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/mpsurge)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/7 "2026-09-17T06:05:04Z")

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I am intending to be there

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**Author:** ![astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/astrowaylon/32/415_2.png) [@astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/astrowaylon)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/8 "2026-09-17T16:48:47Z")

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I have a spot set aside that will have multiple tables for the club to use. If someone wants to setup a monitor with images we could do that, but I know that sometimes we have magazines or other goodies to give out. There will be plenty of table space, so please bring whatever you’d like to set up.

Since we are expecting so many people, the telescopes will need to be setup in the grass along the parking lot. We are hoping to avoid large crowds and long lines around telescopes, so spreading eastward down that strip of grass will help a lot. Our activity tables will also follow in that direction, also in an effort to spread people out.

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**Author:** ![BradF](https://discourse.okcastro.club/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@BradF](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/BradF)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/9 "2026-09-19T16:14:24Z")

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Is there a designated set up time this evening?

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**Author:** ![mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mpsurge/32/952_2.png) [@mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/mpsurge)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/10 "2026-09-19T16:28:25Z")

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Some of us are arriving around 6 ish, that is all i know.

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**Author:** ![ClintGately](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/clintgately/32/203_2.png) [@ClintGately](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/ClintGately)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/11 "2026-09-19T16:34:06Z")

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Is there reserved parking for us next to the set up area or do we have to just carry our stuff from wherever we can find a place?

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**Author:** ![IdaKC5ANA](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/idakc5ana/32/101_2.png) [@IdaKC5ANA](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/IdaKC5ANA)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/12 "2026-09-19T17:40:09Z")

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Hey Clint, Dave and I are arriving at about 5:20, leaving the house at 5. We plan to park and unload closest to the setup area. We’ll re-park if necessary.  
I need to secure 3 tables. I’m setting up a monitor, and I have a canopy.  
We can update this post about parking after we arrive.  
See you there!

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**Author:** ![Randy](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/randy/32/1664_2.png) [@Randy](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Randy)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/13 "2026-09-19T21:57:23Z")

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I’ll be out there tonight. Hope the cloud cover waits until very late.

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**Author:** ![mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mpsurge/32/952_2.png) [@mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/mpsurge)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/15 "2026-09-20T05:35:29Z")

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Massive amounts of people out, I heard it’s as about 650 including club members, staff and volunteers.

The line was backed up a good way @7 and stayed that way until almost 9pm.

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/16 "2026-09-20T05:48:14Z")

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/17 "2026-09-20T05:51:16Z")

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/18 "2026-09-20T05:54:10Z")

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/19 "2026-09-20T05:56:16Z")

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I counted 12 club members at the event. Thanks to everyone who participated tonight! I think everyone had a great time!

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**Author:** ![egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e480ec/32.png) [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/20 "2026-09-22T18:10:15Z")

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Thanks to all club members who came out for this event. I got stuck in my house by some illegal parking due to the OU Football Game.

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**Author:** ![DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/davenh6sm/32/112_2.png) [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766/21 "2026-09-23T01:18:50Z")

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Here is video Clinton Gately made of the event.  
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8thFYWzUhnA?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque

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