WATCH: 3.6 billion-year-old moon rock shines in Washington National Cathedral
June 27, 2019 | 9:34am
People observe the Washington National Cathedral's "Space Window" on June 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Space Window, was a gift of former NASA Administrator Thomas O. Paine. It symbolizes both spiritual and scientific connections to the mystery of the cosmos and is one of the most popular stained glass windows at the Cathedral.
AFP/Anna-Rose Gassot
WASHINGTON, United States— Visitors wandering along the nave of Washington National Cathedral can be treated to an unusual sight: a 3.6 billion-year-old moon rock, encased in one of the cathedral's windows.
The Apollo 11 astronauts brought back to Earth this piece of the moon, which weighs 7.18 grams and was donated to the cathedral in 1974.
Their historic moon landing marks its 50th anniversary on July 20th of this year.
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