Time Ball - Northampton, MA
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N 42° 19.204 W 072° 37.832
18T E 695252 N 4688032
This time ball, a lighted world globe, is located on top of the Hotel Northampton at 36 King St, Northampton, MA. Midnight on December 31st the earth globe signals the arrival of a new year.
Waymark Code: WMQZP6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2016
Views: 3
Every year the City of Northampton holds a First Night Festival of the Arts on December 31st to celebrate the upcoming new year. This signature event is sponsored by Center for the Arts and Peoples Bank. It features a wide array of entertainment presented by local talented performers. Fireworks begin after sundown, at about 6 pm, and at midnight the earth globe RISES from the top of the Hotel Northampton to signal the arrival new year.
The earth globe accurately depict the earth's landmasses and oceans. It's fabricated of steel and stainless steel and lit by LED lights.
Type: Time Ball
In service: yes
Time of signal: 24:00 on December 31st
Address:
Hotel Northampton
36 King Street
Northampton, MA
Weblink (if any): [Web Link]
Year established (if known): Not listed
Year decommissioned (if applicable): Not listed
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