International Observe the Moon Night 2018 (InOMn) is a celebration of the glowing orb which lights up our skies every night.
The annual celebration has been running since 2010 but this year is particularly special because October marks the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo Moon program.
Gianluca Masi, head of the Italy-based Virtual Telescope Project, told Express.co.uk InOMn 2018 is the perfect chance to “connect” with the wonderful Moon.
The Virtual Telescope Project will live stream the October Moon online tonight, which you can watch below.
How to watch the International Observe the Moon Night live stream?
InOMn 2018 takes place every year in September or October once the Moon reaches its first quarter phase.
Tonight (Saturday, October 20) the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, just four days from being 100 percent illuminated.
You can watch the 75 percent illuminated moon live here on Express.co.uk, courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.
The embedded video player below will kick off at 5pm UK time (4pm UTC) from Rome, Italy,
Mr Masi said: “Our live feed, celebrating the InOMn 2018, will offer to everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Moon, discovering what we know about our satellite, with the bonus of the skyline of Rome, with its legendary monuments.
“This is something unique and last year it turned out to be a great success.
“I think this will ideally make a bridge connecting the wonders of the sky, our Moon in particular, with those on our planet: a connection in the name of a universal beauty.
“Without forgetting the huge role on the Moon in human art and culture.”
What is International Observe the Moon Night?
As of Saturday morning, there are currently more than 900 scheduled InOMn 2018 events and participants, according to NASA.
All of these events will celebrate the stunning beauty of the Moon – the Earth’s only natural satellite.
NASA explained: “International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010.
“One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with our nearest neighbour.
“The event occurs in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter.
“A first quarter Moon is visible in the afternoon and evening, a convenient time for most hosts and participants.”
Each year, thousands of people participate in the astronomical celebration by watching the Moonrise outdoors, tuning in to live stream or by paying a visit to their local observatory.
NASA encourages anyone and everyone to participate today.