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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
Four Point Moon Puzzle | $34.95
Moon Phase Necklace
Yugen Tribe | $55
Moon Wall Clock
milliartGlass | from $68+
Stars and Moon Kimono
Costurero Real | $74.33
Moonstone Ring
Geominimalist | $44.80
Screen Printed Lunar Phases Poster
Little Lark | $55
Moon Phase Pillow
Little Lark | $104
Moon Balloon iPhone Skin
Eugene30 | $15.99
Moon Wall Hanging
Mkono | $23.98
Moon Swing Unisex Tank Top
carbine | $24.99
Moon Phase Face Mask
Triple A Sewing Gifts | $11
Wooden Moon Phase Earrings
Atlas and Olive | $19.99+
Pink Moon Watercolor Print
DreamyMoons | $32.66
Handmade Moon Lamp
CraftyPics | $30.41+
Crescent Moon Shelf
Wood Stand Art | $63.99
I Gave You the Moon for a Smile Tote Bag
Frank Moth | $24.99
Handcarved Opalite Crescent Moon
TribiReiki | $9.26
Astronaut Cotton Lunch Bag
Little Lark | $22
Sterling Silver Moon Phase Bracelet
Frosted Willow | $32.64
Apollo Space Rocket Print
wyatt9 | $23.62
Moon Phase Fabric Cover Journal
Printfresh | $15
Glow-in-the-Dark Moon Dog Collar
Woofles Emporium | $17.50+
This article has been edited and updated.
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