Where were you when the first moon landing mission launched 50 years ago today? Our resident astronomer remembers and asks why we don't have our moon base now.

Jupiter and Saturn are bright in the night sky now, Venus is sinking toward the sun. You can see Jupiter's largest moon with good binoculars, but you'll need a telescope to see Saturn's rings.

Where were you when the first moon landing mission launched 50 years ago today? Our resident astronomer remembers and asks why we don't have our moon base now. Jupiter and Saturn are bright in the night sky now, Venus is sinking toward the sun. You can see Jupiter's largest moon with good binoculars, but you'll need a telescope to see Saturn's rings.

The July night sky and Apollo 11 at 50

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The July night sky and Apollo 11 at 50

The July night sky and Apollo 11 at 50