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]
(..) by a secret society of protectors... ... known as the Men in Black. Harvey! Harvey, get over here! Harvey. Heel, heel! You're barking at the moon, moron. Harvey. Harvey! Hey, pretty lady. You taste good. Hey, what the...? Yeah, you too. (..)2002 Men in Black II