Sunday July 20 is International Moon Day.⁣ ⁣ It’s a UN-designated international day observed annually to promote “International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.”⁣ ⁣ It marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission in 1969.⁣ ⁣ According to the UN, the celebrations also consider the “achievements of all States in the exploration of the Moon and raise public awareness of sustainable Moon exploration and utilization.”⁣ ⁣ The UN adds: “As Moon exploration efforts continue taking shape with ambitious plans, this global celebration will serve not only as a reminder of success in the past, but as an annual testimony to future endeavours.”⁣ ⁣ 📷Borja Suarez, Louisa Gouliamaki, Peter Cziborra, Jon Nazca / Reuters⁣ ⁣ #moon #lunar #space⁣