And the visible and invisible colors of the universe
Outdoor :
Enjoy the absence of light pollution and the clear nights in the Petit Buëch valley to live a sensorial experience in connection with the cosmos.
Exploration of the sky / Initation to observation
These two activities are generally processed together in an activity.
Indoor :Â
Les pieds sur Terre, le regard vers les Ă©toiles... et au-delĂ !
The sun reigns supreme in the sky of the Hautes Alpes, it hides from us the stars of the early evening. They discreetly prepare the show for next summer, from which night-owls and early risers can already enjoy a little.
- On June 9, in the glows of the setting sun, Venus and Jupiter are spaced by only 1.5° apparent, the equivalent of 3 lunar diameters, in the constellation of Gemini to the left of Pollux’s shoulder.
Look west-northwest above the horizon 40 minutes after sunset !Â
Venus, the Shepherd’s Star, shines brightest.
To be watched after sunset !
June, the month of the summer solstice
On Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM takes place the summer solstice, which marks the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere.
June, month of Saint John's fires
At this time of year, humanity associated landmarks and rites :
The summer solstice has been celebrated for a long time, originally in connection with the cult of the sun.
- For the ancient Celts, Litha is the festival of mid-summer, opposite to Yule.
- The bonfires of Saint John's, around which people dance and over which they jump on June 24, are a pagan custom linked to the summer solstice. The purifying fire was supposed to ward off evil spirits and protect crops.
- Midsummer, is a set of celebrations in different countries of Northern Europe
- In Syria and Phoenicia, the solstice gave rise to a great festival in honor of Tammuz, Babylonian god of abundance.
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