Amateur Astronomers, Inc.

"Fun Facts on the Summer Solstice"

Friday, June 20, 2025

Event

A presentation titled "Fun Facts on the Summer Solstice" is given at 8:30 pm. This presentation talks about information on the what the Summer Solstice is, how it occurs and other interesting facts. 

Observing is held throughout the evening from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm through our 2 large telescopes, a 24 inch reflector and a 10 inch refractor, weather permitting. If the weather does not cooperate for observing we still show the telescopes to the public, describe them and demonstrate how they operate. 

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Sperry Observatory
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ 07016

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

Doors open at 7:30 pm. A presentation is given at 8:30 pm by a member of Amateur Astronomers, Inc. on an astronomy related topic. See our website at www.asterism.org for more details. Presentations usually last around an hour. 

 

Observing is held throughout the evening through our 2 large telescopes weather permitting. If the weather does not cooperate for observing we still describe the telescopes and how they operate. 

Location Details

Sperry Observatory
William Miller Sperry Observatory on the campus of Union County College campus, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ 07016
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
AAI website

Notes:
www.asterism.org (click "Directions")

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
This is information about the Summer Solstice. This will include information about the Earth's rotation and tilt, asking if June 20 the longest day of the year, images of solid constructs and buildings that mark the Solstice cycles, the Midnight Sun & Midnight Day, and various celebrations that mark the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This is being given by a long time member of AAI who has given many presentations to the public over the years. Its is being given in an educational, fun and easy to understand format. The presentation was well received with very interesting information provided by the presenter. Due to cloudy weather not much was visible for observing but we still showed the public the 2 telescopes in addition to holding the presentation.