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Special Event

Winter Solstice

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 38.960047, -77.051760

The planetarium is located in the Rock Creek Park Nature Center at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Other

Talk

Arrive 30 minutes early to pick up a free place holder ticket for the show.

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Description

In celebration of the winter solstice, come to this unique Stellar Star Show to understand what exactly is happening in the universe on this unique day and how cultures throughout history have made sense of this phenomenon.  

Recommended for ages 5 & up.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Image Gallery

A group of people seated in a circle, staring up at a projection on a dome.

Planetarium program at Rock Creek Park
NPS Photo/ R. Maher