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Solar Astronomy: Light, Seasons, and Tides

Saturday, November 22, 2025

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Why is the sky blue? Why are the seasons the way they are? Does the moon really control the tides? Join the Rangers for answers to these questions and more with a daytime outing astronomy, as well as make use of a solar telescope to view our sun in a whole new light.

Location

Entrance - Jules Drive and Elson Court in Jennifer's Playground
Staten Island
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 967-3542

Categories

Urban Park Rangers, Astronomy

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