The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in D.C. are moving closer to peak bloom, reaching the fourth of six stages Thursday.
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The National Park Service said the blossoms are now at peduncle elongation. During this time, the stalks extend and the flowers become visible. The fourth stage comes three days after the trees reached the third stage. At their fifth stage, the flowers will begin to open. 
