Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary

A full moon was photographed from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its transearth journey homeward. When this picture was taken, the spacecraft was already 10,000 nautical miles away. .

When you look up this weekend you will see not only a striking full moon but also a piece of history. 

In a rare celestial coincidence, July's full moon will share the spotlight with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on humanity's achievements in space exploration and our enduring fascination with our closest neighbor.