Monday, December 21, 2020
(Tuesday, December 22 cloudy night makeup date)
7:00 - 8:00 pm
The City of Waukesha will shut off park lights in the 7 sites listed below for one hour.
Houses and Businesses are asked to do the same.
Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction (rare event - last conjunction 2000) and Winter Solstice
Star Gazing Sites
- Lowell Park, 2201 W. Michigan Ave.
- Saratoga Athletic Complex, 301 S. Prairie Ave.
- Rivers Crossing Park, 3703 Rivers Crossing Dr.
- Banting Park, 2101 Butler Dr.
- Meadowview Park, Northview and Meadowbrook Rd.
- Merrill Crest, 616 S. University Dr.
- Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St.
City of Waukesha Starry Night will reduce white light within the sky at the 7 sites (listed above) allowing residents the opportunity to stargaze, connect and celebrate the stillness, appreciation and unique beauty of the night sky.
Additional Suggestions
- Gently illuminate their home to create a dreamy atmosphere
- Dress in glitter and sparkles
- Create a cozy place for viewing
Additional Activities
- Create three-dimensional star ornaments
- Mix Starry Night cocktails
- Make star shaped cookies
- Sketch night sky (tutorial available on 12/1)
- Watch astronomy education video provided by the School District of Waukesha (available on 12/1)
- Mark what you see on star map