(DC) (National Park Service) Exploring the Sky is a joint program between the National Capital Astronomers (NCA) and the National Park Service. The program is free and all are welcome who have an interest in observing the night sky. Visitors can come to the corner of Glover and Military Roads in the District and join the NCA to observe sky. The program is ...

August’s full Moon will crest on Friday, August 28, reaching peak illumination at 12:18 am. The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac have different origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred. The name Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake and ...

This year, September’s Full Harvest Moon will peak in illumination at 12:49 pm. It will be below the horizon at this time, so be sure to watch for it after sunset… it will be hard to miss! The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac have different origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full ...