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
This is the French word for “thank you.
merci
The American Civil War
1860s
You can catch reruns of this drama starring Jack Klugman, playing the role of a medical examiner.
Quincy, M.E.
In the northern hemisphere, this meteorological season begins September 1.
autumn (or fall)
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.
the far side of the moon
Pack your bags for Peru to visit this place, the ruins of the Inca Empire
Machu Picchu
Gracias means “thank you” in this language.
Spanish
American Counterculture Era
1960s
When exposed to a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to the community, people are isolated under this order, which restricts their movement
quarantine
When we were in school, this event took place on the first Tuesday of September in many states.
first day of the school year
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
You can say mahalo to thank someone on these islands.
the Hawaiian Islands
NASA established
1950s
You never want to stumble across this type of sand.
quicksand
September is the month the playoffs begin and lead to this sport’s grand finale.
baseball
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
When in Portugal or this South American country, Obrigado and obrigada mean “thank you.”
Brazil
The Hindenburg disaster
1930s
Women’s AAAA shoes are known as this width, a term that also refers to skates with two front rollers and two back rollers.
quad
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
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
Danke means “thank you” in this language.
German
Debut of the first full-length feature film with sound
1920s
This is the word for a dilemma or a state of uncertainty
quandary
On September 18, 1970, the world lost a visionary in this guitarist and singer, famous for songs including “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary.”
Jimi Hendrix
The Artemis II mission set the record for the greatest distance ever traveled by humans in space, breaking the previous record, which was held by this mission
Apollo 13
In the ancient abandoned city of Petra in this country, you will find buildings carved exquisitely into rose-colored sandstone
Jordan
Use this hand to say thank you in American Sign Language.
dominant hand
The Long March, led by Mao Zedong
1930s
To stand in line is to do this
queue?
These medium-hot, proteinon-a-platter snacks make their way into many a Sunday football gathering.
(buffalo) chicken wings