Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is joining this weekend in the worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration.
International Observe the Moon Night is from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the museum in Wilmington.
Plans include hands-on activities, exhibit explorations, moon observation, themed story time and more at the event being held rain or shine and at no charge.
Museum Educator Jameson McDermott expressed in a statement that the museum staff is excited to host the free event.
“It’s an evening to welcome the community to the Museum and come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts to learn about lunar science, exploration and discovery,” McDermott said.
Attendees can view the moon and other celestial objects from the museum par using telescopes provided by Cape Fear Astronomical Society.
Activities include building and launching a stomp rocket, learning about the supermoon expected on Wednesday and creating a supermoon superhero, coloring a space helmet and interactive stories.
Visitors can also check out the interactive Space Place exhibit, and learn more about the video game industry at the traveling Game Changers exhibit.
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