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Coconino County proclaims June 30 "Asteroid Day"; Lowell Observatory to host multi-day events
Summary
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation designating June 30, 2026 as Asteroid Day and heard details of related programming at Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater, including astronaut appearances and family events June 27-30.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on June 23 proclaimed June 30, 2026, as Asteroid Day in recognition of local astronomy heritage and public programming. Chair Patrice Horstman introduced the proclamation and invited Lowell Observatory representatives to brief the board on planned activities.
Kevin Schindler and other Lowell/partner staff described multi-day programming at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory, including astronaut presentations and photo opportunities, daytime education at Meteor Crater on June 27 and evening events at Lowell. The proclamation notes local scientific heritage tied to Lowell, the naming of asteroid 2939 Coconino, and native sons and daughters in planetary science.
The board moved, seconded and passed the proclamation unanimously and arranged a ceremonial photo; staff and Lowell representatives encouraged public attendance at planned events.
