We Are Stars
2026-08-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-29 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)

From Earth to the Universe
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 15:00 - 16:00

One Sky, Many Eyes
2026-08-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-30 16:30 - 17:30

Messengers of Time & Space
2026-08-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-04 15:00 - 16:00

Carolina Skies
2026-08-21 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-28 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-29 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-04 16:30 - 17:30

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-08-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-05 10:30 - 11:30

The Sun: Our Living Star
2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 12:00 - 13:00

Solar System Odyssey
2026-08-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-30 13:30 - 14:30

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-08-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:00

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

Astronaut
2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00

Carolina Science Cafe
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main St C, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Carolina Science Cafe with Dr. Jared Bowden

Mark your calendars for September’s Carolina Science Cafe! While we’re still gathering all the details, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is thrilled to welcome North Carolina State Climatologist Dr. Jared Bowden. Stay tuned for more details!

Designed for adults, Carolina Science Cafe is a free program that explores science topics making national and international headlines, offering the chance to meet the experts behind the work. This special program is hosted at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro on the first Tuesday of every month. Light appetizers are available for all attendees.

Carolina Science Cafe is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and sponsored by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi.

You do not need to register…just show up!
