Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensWatch the longest day of the year melt into night from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Enjoy summertime treats during golden hour, then peer through the observatory's telescopes at planets, star clusters, and deep-sky wonders while astronomers share insights about the solstice.
Hands-on stargazing
Volunteer astronomers
Night sky viewing
Educational programs
Tips
🔭Astronomers on-site guide telescope viewing and explain constellations
🌅Arrive early to catch golden hour over the Sonoma hills
📚Learn about the solstice's cultural significance across different traditions
Times
Saturday, June 20
Summer Solstice Soirée
June 20 at 12am
+1Parks & GardensParks & GardensWatch the longest day of the year melt into night from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Enjoy summertime treats during golden hour, then peer through the observatory's telescopes at planets, star clusters, and deep-sky wonders while astronomers share insights about the solstice.
Hands-on stargazing
Volunteer astronomers
Night sky viewing
Educational programs
Tips
🔭Astronomers on-site guide telescope viewing and explain constellations
🌅Arrive early to catch golden hour over the Sonoma hills
📚Learn about the solstice's cultural significance across different traditions
Times
Saturday, June 20
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