The Washington Monument transforms into the 363-foot Saturn V rocket from Tuesday to Saturday, paying homage to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
The “Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” projection adorns the east face of the monument from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM each night.
Designated watch areas are located near the Smithsonian Castle. The entirety of the projection is visible from the grassy lawn between 9th and 12th Streets.
![Go for the Moon Map - Washingtonian Head to an audience viewing area to watch the show on the east side of the monument. Image courtesy of the National Air and Space Museum.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Go_for_the_Moon_map.png)
On Friday and Saturday, the image becomes more than just a static photograph.
The east side of the monument plays a role in the National Air and Space Museum’s launch-to-landing video. The film incorporates historical footage, with supporting screens depicting other elements of the mission, like the massive countdown clock.
The 17-minute program runs at 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM both nights. Head to the center of the National Mall to watch the show.