Summer Solstice Picnic, June 20, 2026

It was a beautiful day for a picnic, and about two dozen people came for our annual solstice picnic at the pavillion at Sleeping Giant State Park. As usual, there was a lot of good food and good conversation. There were also a few scopes set up for some nice daytime observing. We were able to view the Sun in both white light and hydrogen alpha, plus the crescent Moon and the surprisingly bright oval disk of Venus. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable afternoon and a great way to mark the official start of summer.