Space Facts

Sturgeon Moon

August 21, 2021

On August 22, 2021, there will be a beautiful Sturgeon Moon up in the celestial heavens. Who would have guessed that a Moon phase has the same name as a fish? Well, it’s true, and it will be a full moon too! Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon? The Sturgeon Moon did not get ... Read more

Buck Moon

July 21, 2021

On July 23rd, 2021, there will be a beautiful Buck Moon in the midnight sky; it will be a full moon, too! You might be thinking, “Whoa, what a weird name for a moon, where did the name Buck Moon come from?”. Let’s find out. Why is it called a Buck Moon? The Buck Moon ... Read more

Strawberry Moon

June 23, 2021

On June 24, 2021, there will be a beautiful Strawberry Moon in the celestial sky; it is going to be a full moon, too. You might think it’s called a Strawberry Moon because of its color, but you would be wrong. Why is it called a Strawberry Moon? A Strawberry Moon might look slightly red ... Read more

Super Worm Moon

March 23, 2021

On March 28th, 2021, there is going to be a beautiful Supermoon in the celestial sky, also known as a Super Worm Moon. Wow, that sure is a mouth full, but stay with me, I will explain it all in this blog. Let’s break it down into two descriptions: first, a Supermoon, and second a ... Read more

The Wolf Moon Welcomes the New Year

January 27, 2021

On January 28th, 2021, the Wolf Moon will come howling into the winter night sky. This full moon is the first full moon of the year and should guide us past some cold winter nights. So, why is this moon named the Wolf Moon? Do wolves howl at this moon more often? Let’s find out ... Read more

Hunter’s Moon

October 29, 2020

On October 20, 2020, Hunter’s Moon will be full in the cooling night sky. Who decided that this moon is named after hunting? Well, Let’s find out together. Why is it called Hunter’s Moon? The Hunter’s Moon is the late October full moon. During this time of year, game animals are fattening up for winter ... Read more

Harvest Moon

September 19, 2020

On September 20th, 2020, there will be a bright Harvest Moon up in the cooling night sky. Who decided that this moon should be named after the harvesting cereal crops? Well, Let’s find out together. Why is it called the Harvest Moon? The Harvest Moon is the very first full moon near the Autumn Equinox ... Read more

Corn Moon

August 31, 2020

On September 2, 2020, a bright full moon called the Corn Moon will be up in the cooling night sky. Surprisingly, this full moon’s yellow glow isn’t why it is called the Corn Moon. Together, let’s investigate why it is called the Corn Moon. Why is it called the Corn Moon? The Corn Moon is ... Read more

Big Moon on the Horizon

December 4, 2019

We’ve all noticed that the Moon looks like a big Moon when it is low in the galactic horizon. And no, I’m not talking about the band, Big Moon, I’m talking about that large celestial body that orbits closely around our planet. A great place to observe this big Moon is the Twilight Room or ... Read more

Six Things You Can Do Instead of Storming Area 51

July 25, 2019

Has the buzz about Area 51 reached your orbit within the past week or so? If you haven’t heard about the sudden and unexpected petition to “Storm Area 51”, you might be the last being in the galaxy! The top-secret government base known as Area 51 has been a hotspot for extraterrestrial activity throughout the ... Read more

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing at the Moonrise!

June 28, 2019

On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission ended in the first moon landing ever. And on July 20, 2019, we’re throwing a party underneath our very own man-made moon to celebrate it! As the only space-themed boutique hotel in St. Louis with an obsession for all things lunar, we’re going all out for the 50th anniversary ... Read more

Four Fantastic Women of Space that Inspire Us

August 24, 2018

We know, we know – we talk a lot about how much we love all things interstellar here at the Moonrise. Can you blame us? We are the BEST space-themed boutique hotel in the galaxy after all! We’re not the only ones who get fired up over space, though. Last year, LEGO launched the “Women of NASA” ... Read more

Summer Space News

July 9, 2018

At the Moonrise, we don’t like to let anything go over our heads… especially when it comes to what’s going on above our heads. Up in outer space, new discoveries and accomplishments are being made all the time. As a boutique hotel with the most unique space-themed decor in the universe, we love keeping up to date ... Read more

Space News from the New Year

January 16, 2018

At the Moonrise, we’re fascinated by all things otherworldly. Call us space geeks, but nothing gets our rockets firing like a good space story! In the last part of 2017, the president signed a policy directive providing for a U.S. led return to the Moon, missions to Mars and beyond. That means we’ll be looking ... Read more

What in the world is a Beaver Moon?

November 1, 2017

Of course, we all know what full, crescent and half moons are. But each year, November brings us a different kind of moon – the Beaver Moon! This year the Beaver, or “Frost,” Moon will be at its peak on November 4. What do beavers have to do with the moon? The Beaver Moon is ... Read more

Asteroid Gives Earth a Near-Miss

October 17, 2017

Asteroid 2012 TC4, a space rock about the size of a house, whizzed by Earth in the early morning hours last Thursday (Oct. 12). NASA scientists had been monitoring 2012 TC4 for the past five years with expectations that it would eventually fly close by Earth. While there was never any concern that it would ... Read more

Eclipse Party Wrap Up: What to do with Your Eclipse Glasses

August 31, 2017

Experiencing the total solar eclipse last week was a thing of beauty. Now that this momentous event has passed, you might be wondering how you can still have more eclipse fun or what to do with those awesome eclipse glasses you got after attending the Solar Eclipse Viewing party at the Moonrise. We have some ... Read more

What is a Solar Eclipse?

July 31, 2017

Everyone is talking about the upcoming solar eclipse – us included! On August 21st, 2017, we will be able to witness a rare total solar eclipse. The path of this eclipse will pass directly through St. Louis, so you know the Moonrise Hotel will be celebrating! As we prepare for the exciting sights, we wondered ... Read more

How Many Moons in Our Solar System?

July 20, 2017

Sure, you probably know plenty about Earth’s moon. You probably know that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969. You probably even know that the gravitational pull of the moon affects the waves in the ocean. But, did you know that there are over a hundred moons in our solar system? Some planets have ... Read more

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