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A total lunar eclipse can be seen in the night sky on Thursday. Griffith Observatory has shared a live stream of the view of ...
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It’s an observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space that has been free to the public since it opened in 1935, built with a bequest from industrialist and philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.
James Dean at the Griffith Observatory in 1955's "Rebel Without A Cause" (Image credit: Warner Bros.) "It must be made a place of rest and relaxation for the masses, a resort for the rank and file ...
LOS ANGELES — FIFA unveiled the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup – including the slogan “WE ARE 26” – on Wednesday night at Griffith Observatory during a flashy celebration for ...
If you missed it, the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles has a livestream of the striking view on YouTube. This total lunar eclipse was the first one visible in the nation since 2022, USA TODAY ...
LOS ANGELES — FIFA unveiled the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup – including the slogan “WE ARE 26” – on Wednesday night at Griffith Observatory during a flashy celebration for ...
Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California’s most popular attractions.
The planet Mars disappeared behind the moon at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night and re-emerged on the other side an hour later. The Griffith Observatory streamed the event on YouTube. Wait, what is ...