What is "shoot the moon"

vb. 1 To hit the moon, with a rocket or by other means. 2 (context figuratively by extension English) To attain great heights, a high value, or a numerically high measurement. 3 (context card games English) To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points.

Shoot the Moon is the title of the fourth album by singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke, released in April 1982. It was Tzuke's first album for Chrysalis Records after leaving Elton John's label, The Rocket Record Company, who had released her first three albums. The album peaked at no.19 on the UK Album Chart.

Shoot the Moon is a 1982 drama film directed by Alan Parker, written by Bo Goldman and starring Albert Finney and Diane Keaton, in their Golden Globe-nominated performances. The film also features Peter Weller, Karen Allen and Dana Hill. The film was entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.

Shoot the Moon is a 1982 film.

Shoot the Moon may also refer to:

• Shoot the Moon (1996 film), a 1996 comedy film featuring Veronica Cartwright
• Shooting the Moon, a 1998 Italian film
• Shoot the Moon (Judie Tzuke album), 1982
• Shoot the Moon: The Essential Collection, an album by Face to Face
• Shoot the Moon (EP), a 1999 EP by Pinhead Gunpowder
• "Shoot the Moon", a song by Voodoo Glow Skulls from the album Firme
• "I'll Shoot the Moon", a 1993 song by Tom Waits from The Black Rider
• Shooting the moon, is a strategy in the card game Hearts
• Shoot the Moon (dominoes), a variation of the dominoes game 42 played with 3 players

Shoot the Moon is the third EP by the American punk rock band Pinhead Gunpowder. It was released on March 30, 1999 through Adeline Records. It was re-released on CD and vinyl through Recess Records on February 12, 2010.