Saturday night is the last sunset before the Summer Solstice, with Sunday as the longest day of the year. If the skies are clear, it could be a great night for star-gazing at the century-old Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park. The Peoria Astronomical Society is in its 71st season of hosting public viewings each Saturday, from mid-May into October. Society president Dan Son and program chair Chris Schmidt talk tells WCBU's Joe Deacon what the viewings offer. Starting with Schmidt.

Saturday night is the last sunset before the Summer Solstice, with Sunday as the longest day of the year. If the skies are clear, it could be a great night for star-gazing at the century-old Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park. The Peoria Astronomical Society is in its 71st season of hosting public viewings each Saturday, from mid-May into October. Society president Dan Son and program chair Chris Schmidt talk tells WCBU's Joe Deacon what the viewings offer. Starting with Schmidt.

WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

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WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an occasional in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom.
WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.