Christy Shields

06/04/2026

I’ve sounded like a broken record this week! Guess what we have today? More ☀️🕶️ Have an awesome Thursday! https://wxshield.com/2026/06/04/more-sunshine-on-tap/

06/03/2026

STEM with Shields 🧪🛡️
Candy Crystal Construction 🍬

In this experiment you build a salt crystal structure by using Starbursts as atoms and race to see who can build the fastest!
Instructions: https://missionmaterialsscience.com/candy%20crystal%20construction

For the past two years, I’ve been working at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and the Penn State Materials Research Science and Engineering Center to create hands-on DIY science activities alongside graduate students. This experiment is one of the activities developed through that collaboration!

If you enjoyed this activity, there are plenty more on the website to explore!

06/03/2026

We’ve made it to the middle half of the week and more sunshine is on the way! Have a great A Wednesday! https://wxshield.com/2026/06/03/more-sunshine-on-the-way/

06/02/2026

Happy Tuesday! Today we will have a mix of clouds and sunshine. https://wxshield.com/2026/06/02/today-will-be-comfortable-with-clouds-and-some-sun/

06/02/2026

Who doesn’t love a fridge magnet 🤷🏻‍♀️

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06/01/2026

Happy June! Today we will see more blue sky and sunshine! Have an awesome day ☀️ https://wxshield.com/2026/06/01/today-will-be-comfortable-with-plenty-of-sunshine/

05/31/2026

Happy Sunday! Today we will have a mostly sunny day! That sunshine and comfy air sticks around to start off June too! Enjoy your week! 7-Day Outlook: https://wxshield.com/2026/05/31/a-comfortable-sunny-and-dry-week-on-the-way/

05/30/2026

A clear sky tonight will let us view the Blue Moon 🌕

05/29/2026

Good morning! We have plenty of sunshine today and really for most of the weekend too. Have an awesome day☀️ https://wxshield.com/2026/05/29/plenty-of-sunshine-for-your-friday/

05/28/2026

On Sunday, at 4:45 am, a Blue Moon will reach its peak 🌕 If you ever wondered how rare a Blue Moon is and what it means ⬇️

A Blue Moon refers to the rare occurrence of two full moons in a month, happening every 2–3 years. Its origins trace back to the Maine Farmer’s Almanac, originally linked to seasonal full moons. De…