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On July 20, 1969 our world was forever changed when Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the moon. It took four days for the rocket to arrive after taking off from the Kennedy Space Center, placing the three-man crew on the lunar surface. And, of course, this historic moment allowed Neil Armstrong to utter the famous words, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as he stepped outside six hours after touchdown.
To celebrate this incredible breakthrough, July 20 is deemed National Moon Day. President Richard Nixon declared the commemorative holiday in 1971, and people have diligently campaigned to make it a national holiday. Luckily, even if you can't make it to the moon yourself, there's plenty of ways to celebrate this incredible celestial body.
Millions continue to be fascinated by the moon even today, with 2020 giving us an incredible supermoon known as the Flower Moon. It's no wonder that the moon has inspired designers for years, spurring fashion, jewelry, and art themed around its phases and unique geography. In celebration of National Moon Day, we've gathered together some of our favorite finds to help you keep a piece of the moon close by.
Here are 22 creative items to help you celebrate National Moon Day!
Moon Puzzle
Moon Phase Necklace
Moon Wall Clock
Stars and Moon Kimono
Moonstone Ring
Screen Printed Lunar Phases Poster
Moon Phase Pillow
Moon Balloon iPhone Skin
Moon Wall Hanging
Moon Swing Unisex Tank Top
Moon Phase Face Mask
Wooden Moon Phase Earrings
Pink Moon Watercolor Print
Handmade Moon Lamp
Crescent Moon Shelf
I Gave You the Moon for a Smile Tote Bag
Handcarved Opalite Crescent Moon
Astronaut Cotton Lunch Bag
Sterling Silver Moon Phase Bracelet
Apollo Space Rocket Print
Moon Phase Fabric Cover Journal
Glow-in-the-Dark Moon Dog Collar
This article has been edited and updated.
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