To the Moon
NASA’s April 2026 crewed lunar flyby was the first of the Artemis missions, named after the twin sister of this ancient Greek god.
Apollo
You’ll trade your bagels for freshly baked giant croissants when you visit this country
France
The American Civil War.
1860s
In the northern hemisphere, this meteorological season begins September 1.
autumn
This is the French word for “thank you."
merci
The Artemis II mission flew by this location, marking the first time that certain parts of it, including the Orientale basin, had been seen in full sunlight by human eyes.
What is the far side of the moon
Pack your bags for Peru to visit this place, the ruins of the Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu
NASA established
1950s
When we were in school, this event took place on the first Tuesday of September in many states.
first day of the school
Gracias means “thank you” in this language
Spanish
The crew of Artemis II returned home by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of this city
San Diego
Stonehenge is located in this country
England
The Hindenburg disaster
1930s. The hydrogen-filled German Zeppelin airship LZ 129 Hindenburg exploded into flames before landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The tragedy ended transatlantic travel by airship. It claimed 36 casualties.
September is the month the playoffs begin and lead to this sport’s grand finale.
baseball
You can say mahalo to thank someone on these islands
Hawaiian Islands
The crew of Artemis II included the first non-U.S. citizen astronaut to fly to the moon, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who is from this country.
Canada
Roughly 40 miles from Naples, you can explore this fabled Italian coastline.
Amalfi Coast
Debut of the first full-length feature film with sound
1920s
On September 21, 1967, taping began for this famous children’s TV program, in which every episode begins with the host singing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
When in Portugal or this South American country, Obrigado and obrigada mean “thank you.”
Brazil
The astronauts on the latest mission sent photos of this sun-blocking phenomenon.
solar eclipse
In Verona, Italy, visitors gather at a medieval house linked by legend to this Shakespearean heroine, leaving notes near the balcony and wall that now bear her name
Juliet
The Long March, led by Mao Zedong
1930s
These medium-hot, protein-on-a-platter snacks make their way into many a Sunday football gathering
chicken wings
Danke means “thank you” in this language.
German