World Contact Day 👽

Overview

World Contact Day is celebrated on March 15 each year to promote the awareness of extraterrestrial life and the possibility of contact with other civilizations. It encourages discussions about our place in the universe and allows enthusiasts to share their experiences and thoughts about potential alien life.

Observed each year on March 15, World Contact Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

World Contact Day was first celebrated in 1953 by a group of UFO enthusiasts.

The day encourages people to send signals or messages into space to attract extraterrestrial beings.

Quick facts

• DateMarch 15
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

• Explore the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at SETI.
• Read about astrobiology at NASA.
• Learn about exoplanets and the methods used to detect them.
• Watch a space documentary or explore radio astronomy basics.
• Discuss how contact might change science and culture.

Fun facts

• World Contact Day was first celebrated in 1953 by a group of UFO enthusiasts.
• The day encourages people to send signals or messages into space to attract extraterrestrial beings.
• It aims to promote peaceful communication between humanity and potential extraterrestrial civilizations.
• Various organizations participate by hosting events and discussions related to UFO sightings and alien encounters.
• The day also inspires creative projects, including art and literature focusing on science fiction themes.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is World Contact Day?

It is observed on March 15 each year.

What is World Contact Day?

World Contact Day is an observance focused on the search for extraterrestrial life.

How do people celebrate World Contact Day?

People learn about space science, SETI, and astrobiology.

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