Moon Day: Remembering the First Landing on the Moon

• Celebrated annually on July 20 to commemorate the Apollo 11 mission’s first landing on the moon in 1969.

• Recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2021, following a proposal by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

• Activities include public events, sky-gazing, educational outreach, and science competitions to foster interest in space science, especially among youth.

• Promotes sustainable practices in space, international cooperation, peaceful exploration, and responsible use of lunar resources.

• Criticisms include ambiguity over the date, questioning if July 21 is more accurate and if the date fully embodies the international spirit intended by the UN.