BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20260205T153647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153647Z UID:38543-1775070000-1775075400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Spring SKies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-spring-skies-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20260326T191042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211210Z UID:39008-1775066400-1775075400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Artemis II Viewing Event DESCRIPTION:(Photo credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) \n\n\n\n\nTo the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II\n\n\n\nAstronauts are preparing to return to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years! As part of the Artemis II mission\, crewmembers Victor Glover\, Reid Wiseman\, Jeremy Hansen\, and North Carolina-raised Christina Koch are set to embark on a 10-day journey around the Moon with a target launch date of April 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate\, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host a special Artemis II launch viewing event before Starry Nights: Spring Skies\, our special planetarium show for teen and adult learners. Exclusive to Starry Nights ticketholders\, this special event is available at no additional charge and is subject to change due to weather and safety at the launch site. \n\n\n\n\nGet Starry Nights tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\n\n\n\nNASA may postpone the Artemis II launch due to adverse weather conditions and safety concerns\, which could result in the cancellation of the Morehead viewing event. The launch window opens on April 1\, 2026\, at 6:24 p.m. EDT\, at which the launch can occur anytime within the next two hours. Learn more about NASA’s April mission availability.\n\n\n\nIn the event that the launch overlaps with the start of Starry Nights: Spring Skies (scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. on April 1\, 2026)\, we will finish cheering on the Artemis II before heading to the fulldome theater for the planetarium show.\n\n\n\nThe Artemis II viewing event at Morehead Planetarium is subject to change based on updates to the official launch schedule. In the event of a postponed launch\, Starry Nights: Spring Skies will proceed as scheduled at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy this video of Artemis II’s Christina Koch from Morehead’s 75th anniversary (2024). URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/artemis-ii/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NHQ202601170091large.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20251009T150510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T150510Z UID:37273-1765998000-1766003400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Winter Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-winter-skies-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20250808T144000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T144000Z UID:36571-1758740400-1758745800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Fall Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-fall-skies-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20250423T164624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T164624Z UID:35853-1749495600-1749501000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Summer Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-summer-skies-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20250122T150100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T150100Z UID:35287-1742497200-1742502600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Spring Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-spring-skies-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20241030T012918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T012918Z UID:34777-1734548400-1734553800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Winter Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-winter-skies/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T231500 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20240807T184406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T143915Z UID:34322-1726611300-1726614900@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Partial Lunar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:Following Starry Nights: Fall Skies on Tuesday\, September 17\, head to the Morehead Sundial to observe a partial lunar eclipse! This free skywatching event is open to the public and does not require an admission ticket to Morehead. We ask that you review parking information below or on our Plan A Visit page before arriving. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about skywatching\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA lunar eclipse. (Credit: Jayme Hanzak)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the lunar eclipse\n \n \n \n \n \n The times below are for Chapel Hill\, NC and surrounding areas. To find information on the lunar eclipse in your area\, visit Time and Date. \nBegins: September 17\, 8:41 p.m. \nMaximum: September 17\, 10:44 p.m. \nEnds: September 18\, 12:47 a.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n \n PARKING FOR CARS AND VANS\nParking for Morehead visitors is available in several area parking lots and on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. \nThe closest parking lot is located directly in front of the Morehead Building and is owned and operated by UNC as a campus-wide parking lot. This UNC lot will be under construction through early summer 2024. During this time\, parking will be limited and only available in designated visitor spaces identified by visitor signage. Visitors can pay for parking using the ParkMobile app (Zone Code 4468) or the Digital Pay Station near our iguana. There is no cash payment option. \nParking on Saturdays and Sundays is free unless the lot is reserved for special events. After business hours and on weekends\, other parking lots on the UNC campus may also have spaces available. Overnight parking is not permitted in this UNC lot. \nWe strongly encourage visitors to plan ahead and allow adequate time to find alternate parking (visit Park on the Hill for more information). Thank you for your understanding as the University works to create an improved parking environment at Morehead. Questions concerning this parking lot can be directed to UNC Transportation and Parking at 919.962.3951. \nPARKING FOR BUSES\nBuses and oversized vehicles may pull into the lot to drop off students\, but must park off-site. For more information about bus parking\, please see our Field Trips page (for schools) or Group Visits page (for non-school groups). URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-partial-lunar-eclipse/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WRAL2015-09-26imageofHanzakFeb2008lunareclipse_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T204500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T221500 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20240801T184129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T184129Z UID:34204-1726605900-1726611300@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Fall Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-fall-skies-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20240514T174859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T174859Z UID:33305-1718737200-1718742600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Summer Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-summer-skies-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20231120T184234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T214056Z UID:30942-1710874800-1710880200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Spring Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-spring-skies-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20231027T174033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T174033Z UID:30715-1703098800-1703104200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20230829T182859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T182859Z UID:29897-1696446000-1696451400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Fall Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-fall-skies-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20230614T130128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T130128Z UID:28709-1689706800-1689712200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Summer Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-summer-skies/ LOCATION:GSK Fulldome Theater CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20230215T213642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T145127Z UID:27410-1679511600-1679517000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Spring Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-spring-skies/ LOCATION:GSK Fulldome Theater CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20221209T175737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T175737Z UID:25837-1671562800-1671568200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Winter Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-winter-skies-2/ LOCATION:GSK Fulldome Theater CATEGORIES:Special Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130107 CREATED:20220909T132519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T175317Z UID:24652-1664218800-1664224200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Starry Nights: Fall Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/starry-nights-fall-skies/ LOCATION:GSK Fulldome Theater CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR