Japan launches moon probe in hopes to be 5th country to land on lunar surface Thursday, September 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Japan launched a rocket to the moon Wednesday in an attempt to become the fifth country to land on the lunar surface, according to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).The H-IIA rocket lifted off at 7:42 p.m. ET from Tanegashma Space... Read More.
Man who disarmed Monterey Park gunman honored at local Lunar New Year festival Monday, January 30 by ABC News(MONTEREY PARK, Calif.) -- The 26-year-old man who disarmed the Monterey Park, California, mass shooting suspect has been honored at a local Lunar New Year festival.Brandon Tsay was greeted with cheers as he took the stage in Alhambra on Sunday to receive a medal... Read More.
Biden holds White House’s first-ever Lunar New Year reception, in mass shootings’ shadow Friday, January 27 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday held the White House's first-ever Lunar New Year reception only days after a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, during a Lunar New Year celebration."It's wonderful to see so many friends on this special holiday, even as... Read More.
Monterey Park congresswoman shares concerns following Lunar New Year party shooting Monday, January 23 by ABC News(MONTEREY PARK, Calif.) -- As investigators continue to search for answers in Saturday's shooting at a dance studio that killed 10 people and wounded 10 others, the Monterey Park, Calif., community has come together to try and heal from this tragedy, according to community... Read More.
China braces for another COVID wave, as first Lunar New Year without restrictions approaches Thursday, January 19 by ABC News(HONG KONG and BEIJING) -- With just days to go until the Lunar New Year, throngs of bundled-up travelers shuffle their way through the freezing temperatures towards Beijing Railway Station, the distinctive mishmash of eastern and western styles built in the 1950s to triumphantly... Read More.
Total lunar eclipse, last one until 2025, had people looking to the sky Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The second total lunar eclipse of the year took place Tuesday -- and it was the last time you can catch one until 2025.The lunar eclipse -- when the sun, Earth and moon align, and the moon passes into Earth's shadow... Read More.
Second total lunar eclipse of the year happens Tuesday: How to watch Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The second total lunar eclipse of the year is set to take place on Tuesday -- and it will be the last time you can catch one until 2025.The lunar eclipse -- when the sun, Earth and moon align, and the... Read More.
Glowing lanterns brighten the Potomac for Lunar New Year Tuesday, February 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Chinese artisans have crafted 100 paper lanterns lit by 10,000 LED lights to celebrate the Lunar New Year, according to The REACH at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where the free outdoor exhibition is being displayed nightly through Sunday.The lanterns, some... Read More.