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In this newsletter:
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July Shows
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Late Night Laser Concerts
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Led Zeppelin at the Planetarium
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Sensory-Friendly Program
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July Show Schedule at a Glance
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Moon Phases and other Science News
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RVCC Food Pantry donations are welcome
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In July and August,
public shows run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday
evenings. Check out our special event nights!
Reservations are
recommended. Call 908-231-8805 x5 or email the Planetarium.
Provide your name,
phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many tickets
you'd like.
The Planetarium will
be closed July 3 & 4 for the Fourth of July.
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Magic Tree House: Space Mission Friday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m. Join Jack and Annie as they discover the secrets of the
Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. Who can help them
answer the questions left for them by the mysterious
"M"? This show is based on the same-titled, best-selling
series of novels. (Recommended for ages 5 and older)
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Astronomy Tonight Friday, July 7, at 8:00 p.m. Using the Planetarium’s DigitalSky digital theater,
experience a guided tour of the night sky. Learn about some of the
popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the
stories behind them. Hear about how and where in the sky to find the
brightest planets. Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be
open after the show. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
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Summer Lights Laser Concert Friday, July 7, at 9:00 pm The Summer is just getting started! Break out your
Hawaiian shirts and listen to songs that remind us of
summertime. "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet, "Rock
Lobster" by the B-52's, and "Heatwave" by Glass Animals
are just some of the summer-themed songs you'll hear in this laser
concert. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)
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Perfect Little Planet Wednesday & Thursday, July 12 &13, at 2:30 p.m. A family from another star system is seeking the perfect
vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known dwarf
planet; sail through the rings of Saturn; feel Jupiter’s lightning
storms; and walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination will they
choose? (Recommended for ages 6-12)
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Earth, Moon, Sun (& Coyote) and Laser Lite Wednesday & Thursday, July 12 &13, at 3:30 p.m. Join us for an astronomy show AND a laser concert in one
hour! Coyote thinks he knows everything about the sky, but
he’s surprised by how many misconceptions he has about eclipses, moon
phases, and the motion of the day and night skies. Then rock out to
about 20 minutes of songs and lasers. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
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Late Night Laser
Concerts
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The Summer is just getting started! Break out your
Hawaiian shirts and listen to songs that remind us of
summertime. "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet, "Rock
Lobster" by the B-52's, and "Heatwave" by Glass Animals
are just some of the summer-themed songs you'll hear in this laser
concert. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)
Regular admission applies for all laser shows.
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Led Zeppelin at the
Planetarium
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Led Zeppelin Laser Concert
Saturday, July 15, 8:00 p.m.
Come see Led Zeppelin this summer a whole new way! Enjoy
the songs of the famous '70s rock band while lasers dance on the dome
above. This classic laser concert features the group’s hit songs “When
the Levy Breaks,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Houses of the Holy.”
(Recommended for ages 10-adult)
Regular admission applies for all laser shows.
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Saturday, July 15, 5:00 p.m.
A special astronomy and music show designed for families
with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental
disabilities. These sensory-friendly shows, which are appropriate for
audiences of all ages, will provide a comfortable and judgment-free
space that is welcoming to all families. During the show, the doors
will remain open so children may freely leave and return if they
choose. Lights will be left dim (instead of dark) and the audio will be
lowered and kept at a consistent level. “The Sky Above” show includes
music, laser lights, stories, and information about the planets, the
Moon and constellations. Content is presented on a kindergarten level.
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Friday, July 7
7:00 pm Magic Tree House: Space Mission (ages
5-12)
8:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 8-adult)
9:00 pm Summer Lights Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, July 12
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Thursday, July 13
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Friday, July 14
7:00 pm Magic Tree House: Space Mission (ages
5-12)
8:00 pm SETI (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Summer Lights Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Saturday, July 15
3:00 pm Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (ages
5-12)
4:00 pm Laser Kids Concert (ages 6-12)
5:00 pm The Sky Above *sensory friendly
7:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 8-adult)
8:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 10-adult)
Wednesday, July 19
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Thursday, July 20
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Friday, July 21
7:00 pm Magic Tree House: Space Mission (ages
5-12)
8:00 pm SETI (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Summer Lights Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, July 26
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Thursday, July 27
2:30 pm Perfect Little Planet (ages 6-12)
3:30 pm Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote with Laser Lite
(ages 6-12)
Friday, July 28
7:00 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8)
8:00 pm SETI (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Summer Lights Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
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Admission: $10 per person for one show
$18 per person
for two shows on the same day
Payments are
taken at the Planetarium on the day of the show.
Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 or
email the Planetarium.
Provide your
name, phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many
tickets you'd like.
Please arrive
20-30 minutes before the show to pay for your tickets.
The closest
parking lots are #9 and #1. Here is a campus map.
Late arrivals
are NOT admitted to the Planetarium's theater once a show has started.
Masks are
optional on campus.
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Moon Phases
Full Moon July 3, 7:38 am Buck Moon
Last Quarter
July 9
New Moon July 17
First Quarter
July 25
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In July, the Full Moon is the Buck Moon, named
after the new antlers that emerge from a buck’s forehead around this
time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt
Moon. In July, the Full Moon is
called Buck Moon to
signify the new antlers that emerge on a deer buck’s
forehead around this time. Male deer, or bucks, shed their antlers and grow new
ones every year. Deer belong to the Cervidae family along with elk,
moose, reindeer, and other species.
Other Native American tribes call it Salmon Moon,
Raspberry Moon, and Thunder Moon because of the frequent
thunderstorms in the summer.
In Celtic, this Moon was known as the Claiming
Moon, Wyrt Moon, Herb Moon, and Mead Moon, indicating that July is the
time to gather herbs (or wyrts) to dry and use as spices and remedies.
The Anglo-Saxons called it the Hay Moon after the hay harvest
in July.
Read on
for more about the July Full Moon.
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Solar Eclipses
on the way!
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It's never too
early to start thinking about upcoming solar eclipses.
Saturday,
October 14, 2023
Annular Eclipse,
stretching from Oregon to Texas to South America.
New Jersey will
see about 35% of the Sun get covered by the Moon.
Monday, April 8,
2024
Total Solar
Eclipse, path moving from Mexico to Texas to Buffalo, NY
New Jersey will
see 90% of the Sun get covered by the Moon! This is a total eclipse for
some people. The path of totality will run from Mexico, through Dallas,
up to Buffalo. We highly recommend going to see it.
The RVCC
Planetarium has eclipse glasses in stock already!
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Student Resource Center and Food Pantry
at RVCC
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Did you know that 10% of RVCC students have experienced
homelessness and 30% experience food insecurity? Please consider
purchasing some of the listed items for donation. You can bring your
donations to the Planetarium when you visit. Thank you!
· Cup of Noodles (shrimp, chicken & beef) · Chef
Boyardee · Jar Spaghetti Sauce · Pancake Mix · Syrup · Mac & Cheese
Cups · Frozen Microwavable Meals · Laundry soap · Fruit cups (4 pack) ·
Individual & Regular sized snack foods · Shelf Stable Milk · Ready
to eat tuna & chicken kits · Cereal · Juice (full size &
individual) · Hot Pockets · Uncrustables
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Explore the Universe with RVCC
Planetarium
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Please Consider
Making a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Planetarium
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Support from the community has
repeatedly played a key role in our success at the RVCC Planetarium. We
are proud to offer affordable, educational field trips and engaging
public events for our community. Your continued support helps us to
provide innovative, educational experiences for our diverse audiences.
Donations made to the Planetarium throughout the year help support new
and exciting programs and help us maintain and upgrade our equipment.
Thank you for your support!
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