International Moon Day 2026 observed on July 20

Exam-focused facts from the 23 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Moon Day is observed globally on July 20 every year.
An estimated 140 million pieces of space debris larger than one millimetre now orbit Earth.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs are working together to address the environmental impacts of space activities.