International SUN-day June 18th 2017
“Scientia Vincere Tenebras”, phrase means “Conquering Darkness Through Science”.
The Sun and its composition, energy producing mechanisms and relationship with our little rocky planet is, by far, the most important influence in the Universe on our daily lives as human beings. It’s never ending, natural, clean production of, and subsequent bathing of our planet in life sustaining radiance is directly responsible for the continued existence of every living thing on this world, yet most people on Earth take it completely for granted and rarely ever learn anything about it.
International Sun-Day is celebrated every year on a Sunday nearest to the summer solstice. Summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere is Wednesday 21 June, so Sunday June 18th is the set for the celebrations of International Sun-day 2017.
It is a day to share what you love about our star. Capture the beautiful sunrise or sunset, share a poem or story about the Sun, take a funny picture of what the Sun means to you or how you like to relate to it, basically any creative way you can come up with to share your view of the Sun.
Karachi Astronomers Society celebrated International Sun-day back in 2014 with the boys of SOS Youth Home, Karachi. Click here to see pictures of that event. Since 2015 we are having this day during the holy month of Ramadan.
Must Visit!
- Solar astronomy events pictures organized by Karachi Astronomers Society.
- Solar imaging archive by members of Karachi Astronomers Society.
The Sun: Crash Course Astronomy
