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Astronomy – 5 planet Celestial Alignment
June 18, 2022 @ 4:00 am - 5:15 am EDT
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ASTRONOMY LOCATION UPDATE!!!
Due to a recent road closure… we will park at 4am at the "First Baptist Church of Sterling" located here: 21449 Potomac View Rd, Sterling, VA 20164
By 4:15am we will walk East along Potomac View Rd (about 200 feet) to get to the viewing area. See attached image for details.
ASTRONOMY LOCATION UPDATE!!!
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ONCE IN A GENERATION OPPORTUNITY
Every 20 to 40 years the planets appear to line up in the sky in order from the sun. That's happening this month. If you want to see this once in a generation viewing, then come on out with the Cubmaster from Pack 1158. Bring binoculars and Telescopes if you have them. I realize this event may limited appeal to scouts, so I'll just say that parents are welcome with (or without) a scout in tow;)
Every 20 to 40 years the planets appear to line up in the sky in order from the sun. That's happening this month. If you want to see this once in a generation viewing, then come on out with the Cubmaster from Pack 1158. Bring binoculars and Telescopes if you have them. I realize this event may limited appeal to scouts, so I'll just say that parents are welcome with (or without) a scout in tow;)
ADVENTURE
Meeting more than an hour before sunrise (and 15 minutes from your house) is pretty early for most folks. And, that's okay. Cub Scouts need to learn that adventure isn't always convenient.
Meeting more than an hour before sunrise (and 15 minutes from your house) is pretty early for most folks. And, that's okay. Cub Scouts need to learn that adventure isn't always convenient.
TIMING
Please arrive between 4 and 4:15 to get set up and have a chance to view the alignment before we break at ~5:15.
Please arrive between 4 and 4:15 to get set up and have a chance to view the alignment before we break at ~5:15.
LOCATION
The location is at the top of the hill on "Potomac View Rd" at the intersection of "Big Rock Drive" in Sterling.
The location is at the top of the hill on "Potomac View Rd" at the intersection of "Big Rock Drive" in Sterling.
Here's a google maps link:
https://goo.gl/maps/VrN4j5xJ8KZ1gTwu5
DATES BASED ON WEATHER
I'm planning another trip in about a week from this date. It will have to be flexible because we are expecting most days will be clouded out.
I'm planning another trip in about a week from this date. It will have to be flexible because we are expecting most days will be clouded out.