Lunar Society

The Lunar Society of Birmingham was a dinner club and informal learned society of prominent figures in the Midlands Enlightenment, including industrialists, natural philosophers and intellectuals, who met regularly between 1765 and 1813 in Birmingham, England.

# Modern Lunar Societies

In more recent times a number of Modern Lunar Societies was formed around the world.

In more recent times a number of Modern Lunar Societies was formed around the world. In Birmingham by a group led by Dame Rachel Waterhouse. Its aim is to play a leading part in the development of the city and the wider region.

Soho House as seen in 2009. - wikimedia

In Australia, The Lunaticks Society of Newcastle was formed by leading digital entrepreneurs, software developers, educators, film producers, creatives, investors to encourage creative thinking and new ideas in a digital age.

In Italy, the Lunar Society Italia was formed to communicate science and astronomy.