Observe the Sun

Name: Observe the Sun
Start: 2026-09-12T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-12T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 12:00 – 15:00

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW

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Become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a filtered telescope. Join us outside the Museum at the corner of 7th Street and Independence Avenue, near the silver Delta Solar sculpture, to view a variety of features on the Sun. Knowledgeable staff will be there to answer questions and guide observation.

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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW

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