Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

[CANCELED] Skywatching: Dix Park - Total Lunar Eclipse
2022-05-15 21:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Dix Park, 1010 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS), and Raleigh Astronomy Club (RAC) for skywatching at Dix Park.

Look through telescopes, facilitated by Morehead staff and dedicated volunteers, at a variety of objects in the sky including Jupiter and Saturn.

To set the stargazing mood, the Triangle Sax Ensemble will be playing some tunes! Bring a blanket or chairs so you can relax under the stars.

Click here to learn more about how you can view the Total Lunar Eclipse.

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Registration: This event is free and no ticket required. Registration helps us plan for attendance and we can update registered participants of inclement weather changes.

Phantom of the Universe
2022-05-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-05-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-04-24 16:30 - 17:30 | GSK Fulldome Theater

The Sun: Our Living Star
2022-05-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | GSK Fulldome Theater

Carolina Skies
2022-05-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-05-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-05-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-05-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-04-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-04-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-04-23 16:30 - 17:30 | GSK Fulldome Theater

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
2022-05-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-23 15:00 - 16:00 | GSK Fulldome Theater

We Are Stars
2022-05-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-05-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-04-30 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-04-23 13:30 - 14:30 | GSK Fulldome Theater

Cosmic Colors
2022-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | GSK Fulldome Theater

Earth, Moon and Sun
2022-05-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-04-30 10:30 - 11:30 | GSK Fulldome Theater

Skywatching: Views from The Durham
2022-05-10 20:00 - 23:00 | 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 series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours, educational activities, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Mark your calendars for future dates:

June 13July 11August 8September 12

Mysteries of Your Brain
2022-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | GSK Fulldome Theater
