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Happy #FallEquinox! 🍂 Today, the Sun crosses Earth’s celestial equator, marking the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. It's also the time of year when day and night are nearly equal in length around the globe.
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Did you know you can often spot the Moon in broad daylight? 🌙 And that some thunderstorms can produce 100+ mph winds without a tornado? ⛈️ This month's #DaySkyUpdate explores both, plus what to watch for as we approach the September Equinox. Read more:slsc.org/day-sky-update-sept…
ALT Image showing thunderstorm anatomy including a microburst. Image credit: NWS
ALT Image shows daytime telescope view of the five naked eye planets. Image credit: Eric Gustafson
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Over 90% of the Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow on 8/27! 🌕 See this deep partial #LunarEclipse w/ FREE telescope viewing, astronomy activities, & live #planetarium programming at the Science Center from 8-11:30pm. Rain or shine! slsc.org/lunar-eclipse-08-27… #space #stlouis #stlmo
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#DidYouKnow Raindrops aren’t tear-shaped! 💧 Small raindrops are nearly spherical thanks to surface tension. As they grow larger and fall faster, air resistance flattens them into a shape more like a hamburger bun. 🌧️ #FunFactFriday
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We’ve added more showtimes for #TheOdyssey in our OMNIMAX® Theater for you guys! 🍿🎥 Get tickets, before they’re gone! 🎟️ slsc.org/attraction/the-odys… #imax #christophernolan #filmedforimax #movies #movietheater #stlouis
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🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨 On Oct. 3, Club WONDER returns for a night that's light years ahead of your typical gala. ✨ Explore the Science Center after hours, enjoy cocktails and bites, dance beneath the stars, & help spark curiosity for generations to come. 🎟️ slsc.org/club-wonder-light-y…
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Today in 1969, #Apollo11 landed on the Moon. 🌕 Did you know St. Louis helped make that giant leap possible? 🚀 From building the Mercury & Gemini spacecraft to helping map the lunar surface, STL was a launchpad for the Apollo era & humanity’s space journey. #NationalMoonDay
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We're honored to see the McDonnell #Planetarium reopening featured as the @stltoday front-page story! 💫🔭 Thank you for highlighting the technology upgrades that will help inspire the next generation of explorers. We hope to see you on July 18! #stlouis
St. Louis Science Center planetarium re-opens next week with upgrades, new show stltoday.com/news/local/metr…
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Planetarium Show tickets are NOW on sale! Be among the first to experience the newly upgraded McDonnell Planetarium StarBay when it reopens on July 18!
🔭 The NEW Sky Tonight
🌍 The Earth Today: A Changing Planet
⭐ The Little Star That Could 360
🎟️ slsc.org/attraction/mcdonnel…
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Today’s the final day of our Intergalactic Brownie Shake collaboration, & we’re feeling grateful. 💙 Thanks to @hi_stl & our incredible community, every shake helped support STEM learning at the Science Center. This is what happens when curiosity, community, & creativity combine.
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Science has never sounded this good. 🔊Up Late: Experience Sound (21+) is July 25, 6-10pm. Get your tickets before they’re gone! 🎟️ slsc.org/event/up-late-exper… #stlmo #stlouis #sciencecenter #uplate #event
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The transformation is underway… 👀 Our new #Planetarium entrance is really starting to take shape, and we can’t wait to show you the finished result! 🤩
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Thank you, @MrBradDean! 🐋 We’re proud to bring together science, innovation, & awe-inspiring experiences right here in #StLouis. The Blue Whale Story is a true reflection of what happens when research, collaboration, & curiosity come together for our community & visitors alike.
An 80-foot #bluewhale skeleton + the world's only full-scale blue whale heart model + cutting-edge #research from @SLU_Official Water Institute = #StLouis at its finest. The Blue Whale Story at the @STLScienceCtr is more than an exhibit, it's another example of how St. Louis combines world-class attractions, education, and innovation to create memorable visitor experiences. #STLMade #ExploreStLouis
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#NightSkyUpdate 🌌 The June #solstice brings fresh constellations, the Summer Triangle, & great stargazing targets.
✨ Join us for our next Star Party: Aug 7 (6:30-10 pm)
🔭 Read more on our blog: slsc.org/night-sky-update-ju… #astronomy #telescopeviewing #planetarium #stargazing
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In honor of Juneteenth, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium glows red, black, and green—celebrating freedom, uplifting resilience, and standing with our community in the pursuit of equity.
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From the largest creature on Earth. 🐋 To one seriously massive shake. 🥤 Discover The Blue Whale Story at the Saint Louis Science Center, then finish your adventure with the Intergalactic Brownie Shake @hi_stl, where every sip helps support science education in St. Louis.
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While playing License to Krill, our fast-paced survival game in our new exhibition, 13-yr-old Adrian Johnson made history with our 1st ever 1,000,000 score just before closing! 👏 Think you can beat it? The scoreboard resets daily… come give it a shot. 😉
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We've got great news! 🎉 We are expanding to 6 days a week starting Wednesday, June 3! Open 9:30am-4:30pm (except Tuesdays).
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🚨 Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is temporarily closed. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.
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