The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not 'asking for the moon'.
The 'moon' isn't out tonight. = There's no 'moon' tonight. [=the moon cannot be seen tonight]
the first 'moon' [='lunar'] landing [=the first time people landed a spacecraft on the moon]
(..) Oh, it's you, Potter. I-I'm sorry, I'm busy at the moment. That's beautiful, isn't it? The moon. Divine. Had ourselves a little late night snack, did we? It was on your bed, the box. I just thought I'd try one. (..)2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince