The June Solstice occurs on Thursday, June 20
at 4:50 p.m. EDT.
This marks the Sun's northernmost position in the sky. It
will be directly overhead at noon for those folks on the Tropic of
Cancer (latitude 23.4 N). Side note: that's equal to the tilt of
Earth's axis.
In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the greatest
number of daylight hours (often referred to as the Longest Day of the
Year.) In the Southern Hemisphere, this day has the fewest number of
daylight hours (or the Shortest Day of the Year).
Discover
more about some traditions related to the Summer Solstice.
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On June 30,
1908...
The air was ripped apart. Trees were felled. Forty miles
away, a man was knocked off his chair while he sat on the porch. What
happened?
115 years ago, an asteroid hurtled through our
atmosphere, exploding in the sky over Tunguska, Russia. Trees at ground
zero were upright, but had their branches and bark ripped off. Beyond
that, trees fell in a radial pattern away from the blast site. Learn more: NASA Science,
100 years after the event
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Moon Phases
New Moon June 6
First Quarter
June 14
Full Moon June 21 at
9:07 pm Strawberry Moon
Last Quarter
June 28
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June’s
Full Moon is named after the wild strawberries that ripen this month
and could be gathered by the Native American tribes. Other native names
are Berries Ripen Moon, Green Corn Moon, and Hot Moon.
The Celtic names are Horse Moon, Dyan Moon, and Rose
Moon. Other English names are Flower Moon and Planting Moon. Other
sources quote Mead Moon as the Anglo-Saxon name because this was the
time for mowing the meads, or meadows.
Read on
for more about the June Full Moon.
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Astronomy
Shows and Laser Concerts all summer!
Our summer schedule is different than our school year
schedule,
Starting July 10, public shows will be on
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Fridays, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm
The Observatory will be open on Friday evenings.
Our full summer schedule is posted on our website.
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We live in a time when quality science education is more
important than ever and a scientifically literate public is an
essential part of the progress of any community. Planetariums both
inspire and educate people of all ages about our place in the Universe.
They are often a place in which young people become enthused and
inspired to follow a scientific career. Many of today's leading
scientists, engineers, and astronauts chose their careers because they
were captivated by the experience of a planetarium visit
We invite you to be part of shaping the future! Join us
in supporting the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
fundraising campaign: Stars are Rising. Help us ignite the
passion for science and space exploration in the hearts and minds of
our rising stars!!
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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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