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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESIn Latin, "solstice" means "sun stands still." For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky. The Summer Solstice is, in fact, the moment at which the sun is at its greatest or highest point above the equator. It is the longest day and shortest night of the year and marks the beginning of summer. Santiago Calatrava's Sundial Bridge in Redding, California, functions both as a pedestrian bridge across the Sacramento River and, due to its shape and position, the world's tallest sundial. The shadow from the bridge's 217-foot angled pylon serves as the sundial's gnomon, casting its giant shadow on a massive dial plate at the bridge's north end, where this year's festivities will take place. |
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AT THE SUNDIAL BRIDGE - All activities are FREE! 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the bridge's north plaza (near the McConnell gardens) The celestial happenings include explanations by roving astronomers and solar experts, booths on solar energy, views of the sun through a special solar scope, children's face painting, live music, and more! Band: Olde School Band Children's Face Painting: Turtle Bay Exploration Park Solar Power Demonstrations: Redding Electric Utility Solarscopes: Shasta Astronomy Club Fun Solar Activities: Schreder Planetarium and Starbucks - Solar System on a String, Solar Racers and Robots, Color Changing Solar Beads, Nature Prints Paper, 50's Solar Bags, Sun Dials and Clocks, Sun Kites, Sun Spotter, Telescope with Solar Filter, coloring activity table, and star charts! |
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