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Jul 15, 2019

11 Ways To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing In And Around D.C.

From a 3.5 billion-year-old moon rock to 363-foot rocket, here are eleven things to do this week to commemorate humans walking on the moon. 

Oct 04, 2017

There’s A Rare October Harvest Moon Rising In The Sky On Thursday

It’s the full moon closest to the fall equinox.

Nov 14, 2016

Photos: D.C. Saw Biggest Supermoon Since 1948

You can see it again this evening, although under cloudy conditions.

Nov 11, 2016

The Biggest Supermoon In 69 Years Will Rise On Monday Morning

It’ll be the biggest supermoon since 1948.

Sep 16, 2016

You Can See The Harvest Moon Rise This Evening

It will officially turn full at 3:05 p.m. and rise several hours later.

Sep 06, 2013

Where And When You Can See The LADEE Launch in D.C. Tonight

Tonight’s LADEE lunar orbital launch will be visible in D.C. Here’s where you can see it best.

Aug 26, 2013

Robotic Spacecraft Headed to Moon Will Launch From Virginia, Be Visible Over D.C.

For the first time, a spacecraft headed beyond Earth’s orbit will be launched from Virginia.

Aug 20, 2013

Rare Blue Moon To Loom Over D.C. Tonight

Tonight’s moon will be the third full moon this summer, qualifying it as a “Blue Moon.”

Jun 24, 2013

Super Moon Lights Up Skies Over D.C.

Last supermoon until August 2014.

Jun 21, 2013

‘Super Moon’ Returns, Will Be Really F*cking Big

Like, really fucking BIG.

 
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