Saturday the 14th of September is International Observe the Moon Night.
A brainchild of NASA - this is a global event that encourages people to hold events all over the world to celebrate our moon - observe, appreciate and understand its connection to space science and human culture.
Auckland Stardome's resident astronomer and astrophotographer Josh Aoraki joins Emile Donovan to discuss how the Moon came to be, how it impacts life here on Earth, its phases, and the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar).
Photo: Supplied / Josh Aoraki
Photo: Supplied / Josh Aoraki
