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Ursid meteors peak at the solstice
Dec
22
to Dec 23

Ursid meteors peak at the solstice

This low-key meteor shower – which always peaks around the solstice – is somewhat overlooked due to the holiday season. Its hourly rate is lower than that of the Geminid shower, which peaked over a week before. In 2025, you’ll have dark skies to watch for them all night. And the Ursids are worth a look!

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Winter Solstice Sunset Gathering
Dec
21
4:00 PM16:00

Winter Solstice Sunset Gathering

Join our winter solstice gathering atop Mt. Tam: take a break from the busy bustle of the holidays and reconnect to our natural world. All invited! Our low key gathering will travel less than a mile to view the sunset and will then return to Pantoll campground for campfire, poems and s'mores. 

Meeting location: Pantoll Kiosk (google map)

Please bring refillable water bottles, warm clothes and sturdy shoes, blankets, and if you like, a snack to share. We will cancel in the event of rain, but we may venture forth if the forecast calls for just spotty showers—we will send updates if needed. Please note that there is an $8 parking fee and the site is accessible via limited service along public transit Marin Coach 61, Mill Valley-Stinson Beach route. For any questions, please contact Monica Stafford at mstafford@onetam.orgRegistration required.

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Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec
21
1:00 PM13:00

Winter Solstice Celebration

Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, has been observed by people all around the world for thousands of years. We will gather in our educational garden to celebrate the harvest of the fall and to look forward to the coming of longer days and more sunlight! Our gathering will include festive crafts, tasty hot drinks, cool solstice stories from other cultures, and fun music! Remember to dress appropriately for spending a couple of hours outdoors.

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冬至 Dongzhi Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec
5
5:30 PM17:30

冬至 Dongzhi Winter Solstice Celebration

  • Chinese Culture Center (map)
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冬至 Dongzhi, the Winter Solstice, signifies the beginning of winter and is a time for families to come together, eat, and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. It also marks the lengthening of the days, which is a cause for celebration as families think about how they can build together and transition into the new year while preparing food and tangyuan (rice balls) together.

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