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  As August heats things heat up, there's still time to "harvest" fun STEM facts! Keep reading to find out more! The Perseid Meteor Shower Check out the Perseid Meteor shower – its name originates from Greek mythology and sons of Perseus. Peaking August 11–13, the Perseids are forecasted to yield about 100 meteors per hour, establishing it as a reliable annual meteor event. Plus, this year we anticipate less bright moonlight to interfere with visibility. Link to Article: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2024-peak Coming Together for STEM-Aviation Day Every year on August 19th, pilots, flight attendants, aircraft mechanics, and other aviation industry professionals come together to commemorate National Aviation Day. Initiated by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939, this day celebrates the progress and innovations in aviation. Link to Article: https://www.sheffield.com/articles/national-aviation-day-august-19th Harvesting STEM Activity August is a mont

  In July, we commemorate a variety of occasions! While we observe the 4th of July, Pride Month, and Disability Month, let's not forget the numerous STEM discoveries worth celebrating and exploring! The Remarkable Landing on the Moon! July is a month filled with important events. Let's reflect on a remarkable astronomy STEM occurrence that happened on July 20, 1969! It marks the day Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on the moon. Subsequently, at 02:56 UTC on July 21, Armstrong made history as the first person to set foot on the Moon's surface.       Link to Article:  July 20, 1969: One Giant Leap For Mankind - NASA A Special Message from our NASA Astronauts!                                                                                                                     This month, alongside Fourth of July celebrations on Earth, NASA astronauts shared a special message from the International Space Station, det

  Summer has arrived and we are ready for all the fun!  Exciting STEM updates are coming your way. As the temperature rises this month, get ready for some hot science news from us! June's Summer Solstice! On June 20, 2024, the summer solstice will take place at its earliest moment since 1796 ! The summer solstice happens when one of Earth's poles is tilted most significantly toward the sun, occurring twice a year due to Earth's tilt. The summer solstice falls also represents the longest day and shortest night of the year! Link to Article: The  summer solstice - What is it and when does it occur? | Space Why sunsets look red! Throughout the day, after enjoying our summer activities, we are treated to the beauty of sunsets! Have you ever wondered why sunsets look red? During this time, sunlight travels through a wider portion of the atmosphere, causing more scattering of blue light. Since red light has the longest wavelength, a higher amount of red light reaches the Earth, g

 May is a time for celebration, often centered around the beauty and fertility of the earth. Traditions, such as May Day, revolve around the theme of spring and renewal and welcoming the growth the season promises. May is not only a herald of summer but a reminder of the continual renewal of life!  Keep reading to learn more about STEM insights and growth this May! The revival of plants in May! Get ready to grow some plants in May! May is an ideal month for planting heat-loving plants like vegetables and flowers that thrive in hot, sunny conditions. While we care for these plants in spring and fall to prolong their growth, May is when they truly excel. It's the perfect time to sow green beans, corn, gladiolas, dill, cilantro, lilies, squash, parsley, sunflowers, and more!  Link to article: What To Plant in May - Urban Farmer Seeds (ufseeds.com) An Astrological Phenomena! May is a month for scientific growth and witnessing amazing astrological phenomena. The  Eta Aquariid meteor sh

       April is derived from the Latin word "aperire," meaning "to open," which aligns with the season of blossoming trees and flowers in April. Just like flowers blooming and leaves unfurling, this month marks the beginning of new growth. In the spirit of opening up, we are excited to share some amazing STEM news with you! The Lyrid Meteor Shower Something amazing is happening! The Lyrid meteor shower, the oldest recorded meteor shower, is set to begin on April 14, 2024, just a day before the First Quarter, and will reach its peak on April 22-23, aligning perfectly with the Full Moon. Link to Article:  Lyrid meteor shower 2024: When and where to see it | Royal Observatory Greenwich (rmg.co.uk) April Showers The emergence and blossoming of plants in April are actually influenced by the April showers! The rainfall and increasing temperatures in April play a crucial role in nurturing flower growth, particularly for perennials that have been inactive during the exten