Moon Day 🌕

Overview

Moon Day, observed annually on July 20th, commemorates the momentous occasion in 1969 when NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the lunar module Eagle on the Moon. This historic event saw astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first human to walk on the lunar surface, marking a pivotal achievement in human exploration and a testament to scientific ingenuity and perseverance.

Observed each year on July 20, Moon Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

Neil Armstrong's iconic first words upon stepping onto the lunar surface were: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."

Buzz Aldrin was the second person to walk on the Moon, approximately 19 minutes after Neil Armstrong.

Quick facts

• DateJuly 20
• TypeHealth / Wellness
• Great forWellness groups, Gyms, Health classes

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Ways to celebrate

• Write a note or journal entry on why Moon Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
• Share one fast fact about Moon Day: Neil Armstrong's iconic first words upon stepping onto the lunar surface were: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."
• Post a story with #moon-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
• Share one healthy habit you’re keeping this week.
• Moon Day lands on July 20 — host a quick nod with Wellness groups, Gyms and snap a photo.

Fun facts

• Neil Armstrong's iconic first words upon stepping onto the lunar surface were: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."
• Buzz Aldrin was the second person to walk on the Moon, approximately 19 minutes after Neil Armstrong.
• The Apollo 11 mission involved three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, who orbited the Moon in the command module Columbia while Armstrong and Aldrin were on the surface.

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FAQ

When is Moon Day?

It is observed on July 20 each year.

What is Moon Day?

Moon Day, observed annually on July 20th, commemorates the momentous occasion in 1969 when NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the lunar module Eagle on the Moon. This historic event saw astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first human to walk on the lunar surface, marking a pivotal achievement in human exploration and a testament to scientific ingenuity and perseverance.

How do people celebrate Moon Day?

Write a note or journal entry on why Moon Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.

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