{"id":429353,"date":"2026-10-16T09:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429353\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T09:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:44:13","slug":"moon-knight-event-offers-free-lunar-views-at-ucf-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429353\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Knight event offers free lunar views at UCF"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 UCF is inviting Central Florida families and space enthusiasts to get an up-close look at the moon during a free event Friday night.<\/p>\n

Observe the Moon Knight will take place from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 16 around the UCF Reflecting Pond on the university\u2019s main campus.<\/p>\n

UCF astronomers will set up telescopes for guests to view the moon and other celestial objects. The event will also include hands-on activities and opportunities to meet UCF researchers, planetary scientists and space-focused student organizations.<\/p>\n

The event is free and open to all ages and comes ahead of UCF Space Week.<\/p>\n

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