Yoga Under the Stars
…challenge. I get motion sickness—will this be okay for me? While we try to limit too much movement of the sky during the session, images do move. If you are…
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Explore the universe with a new bilingual exhibit
…of fun and compelling activities for visitors of all ages. The exhibit features signage translations in both Spanish and English allowing for more bilingual accessibility for Morehead’s visitors. “We’re excited…
How to view the 2022 Geminid meteor shower
…But expect this year’s moonlight to reduce the number. Lower your expectations even further if, like most of us, you’re contending with artificial light pollution, too. Check the weather. You will…
Skywatching FAQs
…month as Earth orbits the Sun. The Moon and planets move from night to night against the background of the stars. Often, we schedule events so you can see the…
Total lunar eclipse ushers in Election Day (Nov. 8, 2022) and visible in North Carolina
…as the Moon moves farther and farther into Earth’s umbral (dark inner) shadow. Can you tell that Earth’s shadow on the Moon is curved? That’s evidence you live on a…
How to see the total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, May 15, 2022
…celestial treat: a total lunar eclipse, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up such that the full moon travels through Earth’s shadow in space. The eclipse action will unfold…
Accessibility
…the Morehead staff member leading the program at least 15 minutes before the program begins. There is no charge to use these assistive listening devices for Morehead programming. Please note…
GSK Science in The Summer™ returns for 2022
…at www.moreheadplanetarium.org/sis. About Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a unit of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Morehead works to serve North…
Why it’s worth losing sleep over the partial lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021
…atmosphere filters and refracts sunlight onto the Moon, the full Moon will still be visible when it’s in Earth’s shadow. Expect the Moon to turn some variation on red, with…
Group Visits
…public hours, you may purchase group tickets at a discount by calling the box office (919.843.7997). Group rate tickets are available when purchased by phone more than 2 weeks in…