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Sky Watchers and Shooting Star Fans! Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Peaking Tonight!
Tonight through Wednesday morning will allow sky watchers to catch a meteor shower as a multitude of flares potentially burst in the darkness. The Geminids meteor showers have been active from Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 and their peak night is Dec. 13 to the morning of Dec. 14. "Michiganders may have a slightly better viewing advantage due to our northern latitude," said Longway Planetarium's manager, Patrick Ross. "The best way to see them is to get into a less populated area where there is less light pollution," Ross recommended.
The Geminids meteor shower, which peaks during mid-December each year, is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
Meteor showers occur when Earth runs into the debris field left behind by icy comets or rocky asteroids going around the sun. These small particles burn up in the atmosphere, leading to blazing trails of light.
To learn how to photograph a meteor shower from NASA experts, click here. To hear more about Geminids, catch a Skies Over Michigan live format astronomy show tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the dome! To learn more or reserve your tickets, go to SloanLongway.org/Skies-Over-Michigan. |
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Current Show Schedule at Longway Planetarium through Dec. 18, 2022 |
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| Accidental Astronauts Sat/Sun 12-12:45 p.m.
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| Space Academy: STARS(live-format astronomy program for 3rd grade and older)
Sat/Sun 1-1:45 p.m. |
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| Magic Globe Sat/Sun 2-2:45 p.m. |
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| Skies Over Michigan(live-format astronomy program)
Tues-Sun 3-3:45 p.m. |
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Cosmic Christmas Light Show This holiday family favorite is back! Now through Dec. 30Tues-Sat 4 p.m. & Thur-Sat 7pm
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| The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love
A music lover's favorite has returned!
Thur-Sat 8 p.m.
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Planetarium Ticket Prices*:
Tickets can be reserved online, in-person, or over the phone at 810-237-3400.
Adults (12-59): $8
Seniors 60+: $6
Children ages 2-11: $6
Children under 2: Free
*50% off for Genesee County Residents (please show ID at Guest Services)
Make it a full day of discovery and add admission to the Sloan Museum of Discovery across the street! Buy combo-tickets here or at Guest Services and save!
(Did you know that school teachers, active military members and their families, and military veterans all receive FREE general admission every day! Learn about all the discounts at SloanLongway.org/discounts) |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Open! |
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Buy a combo-ticket and save when you go to the all-new Sloan Museum of Discovery the same day (it's right across the street!) Hours: Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. |
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: Tickets: $13 adults, $10 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $8 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free
Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online) Members: FREE Discounted Combo Tickets: For out-of-county residents, this is a great option to make it a day of discovery in history and science at both the Longway Planetrium and Sloan Museum of Discovery right across the street! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available in-person or online at SloanLongway.org/Combo-tickets |
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| Shop our online gift shop for unique and special gifts for the history or science fan in your life! |
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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Sloan Museum of Discvovery and Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
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| Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 |
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