It's called a "major lunar standstill." What's happening: Griffith Observatory is holding a public viewing of the phenomenon this afternoon, as well as an online viewing. More details on that later.
Griffith Observatory will explain the "standstill" event during a Dec. 15 livestream, a live look at the rising moon which begins in the early evening (as you might expect). Set your alarm to 5:03 ...
Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about.
The Griffith Observatory has an online list of Southern ... That means, for example, a night that's cloudy or foggy probably will diminish your chances of catching a meteor shower.
It features the Los Angeles Zoo, a Greek amphitheatre and the Griffith Observatory, which has been featured in several feature films including Rebel Without a Cause, The Terminator, Back To The ...