Vernal Equinox Ride

1644 North McKinley Road,Arlington VA 22205

20 March, 2022

Description

Take a bike ride with us under the night sky and learn about the Vernal Equinox with Astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett. Learn about the Vernal Equinox as we gaze at the night sky with Astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett. This 2-mile ride will be slow-paced. Be ready to bike uphill to get the best night sky views. Schedule 7:30 PM - Meet at Westover Branch Library 7:30-7:45 PM - Learn from Astronomer, Jim Toomey 7:45 PM – Roll out 8:15 PM - Arrive at Tuckahoe Elementary School 8:15-8:45 PM - Observe the night sky with Astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett 8:45 PM - Ride back to Westover Branch Library 9 PM - Ride ends Need to Know This ride is weather permitting. Helmets and lights are required for this ride. We will have some sets available if you don’t have your own. This will be a hilly, no-drop ride of about 2 miles and the pace will be slow and social with stops along the way to learn about twilight. Bring your family and friends!