BRIDGWATER Docks will be lit up this evening (October 14) by a giant replica of the moon.

The artwork, a 10-metre diameter replica of the Moon, is 350,000 times smaller than the real moon and features an internally lit surface where each centimetre represents 3.5km of the moon’s surface.

Artist Luke Jerram will be launching The Fallen Moon at an event tonight, with the moon to be lit every night as part of the build up to the Bridgwater Carnival on November 2.

The installation will also include surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones.

Created using NASA data, The Fallen Moon aims to inspire and connect people by reflecting the cultural and scientific significance of the moon.

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Mr Jerram will be introducing the project and taking questions about his work at Bridgwater Arts Centre at 1pm today.

From 6pm to 7pm, the launch of The Fallen Moon will take place alongside live music from Tongues of Fire at Bridgwater Docks.

Event schedule:

• October 14: 1pm, Luke Jerram introduces the Fallen Moon Project and takes questions about his work at Bridgwater Arts Centre (Ticketed). 6pm to 7pm: The launch of The Fallen Moon with live music from local band Tongues of Fire at Bridgwater Docks.
• October 15 to November 3: 5:30pm to 8:30pm: The Fallen Moonanimates each evening at Bridgwater Docks.
• October 17: 5pm – 9pm: ‘Full Moon over the Fallen Moon’ with Night Market at Bridgwater Docks.
• October 20: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm: Families program with Planetarium Shows at Bridgwater Town Hall and Bridgwater Docks (Ticketed).
• October 21: Schools program
• November 1 and November 2. All day: The Illuminated ‘Carnival Moon’ at Bridgwater Docks.

For more information and to book tickets for specific events, visit Bridgwater Arts Centre | Enjoy | Create | Participate

Bridgwater Docks are planned to be regenerated to the tune of £5.2 million thanks to the £23.2 million Bridgwater Town Deal.

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