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Marking the Summer Solstice with Astronomy Contributor Jean Creighton

By Bonnie North
Published June 19, 2014 at 1:43 PM CDT
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After a long winter of what felt like Wisconsin’s own “Polar Vortex,” it’s time to escape from under our roofs and enjoy the longest day of the year. 

This Saturday is the Summer Solstice. Regular contributor and Director of the Manfred Olson Planetarium  Jean Creighton talks with Bonnie North about the historical importance of marking the solstices.

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Bonnie joined WUWM in March 2006 as the Arts Producer of the locally produced weekday magazine program Lake Effect.