Why the Oct. 5th Observe the Moon Night is misnamed
…moon rises roughly at mid-day, is high in the sky around sunset, and sets around midnight. So this year’s International Observe the Moon Night might better be called International Observe…
…moon rises roughly at mid-day, is high in the sky around sunset, and sets around midnight. So this year’s International Observe the Moon Night might better be called International Observe…
…Harnett, Johnston, Orange, Vance, and Wake. To serve the community year-round, GSK and Morehead Planetarium will also offer Science After School during the school year at Boys & Girls Clubs…
December 18, 2018 GSK sponsors GSK Science in the Summer™ with Morehead Planetarium CHAPEL HILL, NC — Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is partnering with GSK for the 11th year to present…
…tips: 1) Check the weather. You need reasonably clear skies. If the peak night of Dec. 13 isn’t looking good, you might try the night before or after. 2) Pick…
…the following donation items on Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m. and receive free entry into Morehead planetarium shows that afternoon. There will also be science activities, a special presentation on our…
…Monday morning. Here’s a checklist for getting the most out of your Perseids viewing this year: 1) Know what you’re looking for. Meteors look like streaks of light in the…
…curious to see Mars in the night sky, this is what to look for: 1) Mars is currently very bright. Now (July 27, 2018) and for a number of weeks to come, Mars…
…Johnston, Orange, Vance, and Wake. In order to serve the community year-round, GSK and Morehead Planetarium will also offer Science After School during the school year at Boys & Girls…
…10, 2018, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2018, 7 p.m. AND 8:30 p.m. These shows are for adults only, please (older teens welcome). We recommend buying tickets online in advance. All…
…the nights right around it. Will you be meteor watching with people who have early bedtimes? Then you might try viewing as early as 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13,…