By the Light...

Where: National Gallery of Art, West Building, Ground Floor

When: closing January 5, 2020

In the first room of this two-room exhibit of lunar photographs, there are pictures of the moon dating from as far back as the 1800s.  I confess, I was more amazed at the age of the images than by the images themselves.  The moon is just not that photogenic, I'm afraid.

The second room focuses on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.  A film of the historic event, "Live from the Surface of the Moon," runs on a loop, and there are viewers available, so you can see the moon in 3-D.  I'll admit, that was pretty cool.  Still not terribly photogenic, but cool nonetheless.

There's also a picture of "Earthrise," one of the 20th century's most famous photographs, on display.  Sometimes, you need to take a step back to see just how beautiful our planet is.

Verdict: This small show is worth a glance, especially for fans of space travel.