Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2026-08-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-08-15 10:30 - 11:30

Messengers of Time & Space
2026-08-15 12:00 - 13:00

Phantom of the Universe
2026-08-15 13:30 - 14:30

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-08-15 15:00 - 16:00

Carolina Skies
2026-08-15 16:30 - 17:30

We Are Stars
2026-08-16 13:30 - 14:30

From Earth to the Universe
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00

One Sky, Many Eyes
2026-08-16 16:30 - 17:30

Carolina Skies: Lunar Eclipse
2026-08-27 21:30 - 22:30

Skywatching & Show: Lunar Eclipse
2026-08-27 21:30 - 2026-08-28 00:30 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
Celebrate the lunar eclipse with Morehead’s astronomy educators!

On Thursday, August 27, celebrate the partial lunar eclipse with a special evening at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center! Under the climate-controlled, always-clear planetarium sky, we’ll simulate the eclipse, tour the North Carolina night sky, and take a spectacular journey through our universe. If the weather permits, join us after the show for eclipse observing from the Morehead Sundial.

Schedule

9:30 – 10:30 PM | Carolina Skies: Lunar Eclipse show

10:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Free skywatching (weather permitting)

Tickets for Carolina Skies: Lunar Eclipse are available starting on Monday, July 27. UNC-Chapel Hill students can enjoy $6 tickets to the planetarium show. Log in to Heel Life to receive your student discount code!

Carolina Skies tickets

Before You Go: Helpful Tips & Important Details

To make the most of your evening under the stars, we suggest bringing a cozy blanket or some chairs. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home, even if they’re on a leash. The combination of darkness, crowds, expensive telescopes, and pets isn’t ideal, and pets won’t be allowed near the telescopes.

Please note that this event is weather-dependent. In the event of a cancellation, we will provide updates on our website and social media. We can’t wait to share the wonders of the night sky with you!

Have more questions about skywatching? Visit our FAQs page!

Skywatching FAQs

Skywatching: Views from The Durham
2026-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
Join us on the Roof of The Durham Hotel for a free night of skywatching!

Saturday Science Sparks
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
The Science of Sea Turtles

Save the date! This September, we’ll welcome UNC’s Lohmann Lab for a session of Saturday Science Sparks. More details and information will be available soon!

MORE is happening at Morehead this year

New for 2026, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy, the physics of juggling, and computer science, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM. Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission.

Saturday Science Sparks
2026-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
The Science of Coastal Frequencies

Save the date! This October, we’ll welcome UNC’s Sockman Lab and the UNC Avian Society for a session of Saturday Science Sparks. More details and information will be available soon!

MORE is happening at Morehead this year

New for 2026, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy, the physics of juggling, and computer science, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM. Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission.
