The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.
Wallpaper Wednesdays: Over the Moon for Fall
Colorful branches and leaves sway in front of the pale moon on a clear, late autumn day.
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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring the moon seen through fall foliage during the day.
Mobile & Desktop Devices A "Spring Tide" in Fall
The sun and moon both influence tides. During full or new moons, when the sun and moon are aligned, their gravitational forces combine to cause larger tides, known as spring tides.