…impressive, to observe. 4. It lasts for hours. It takes a while for the Moon to pass through Earth’s shadow. Pick the best (well, least inconvenient) time during the eclipse,…
…are the result of debris left over by Comet Swift-Tuttle on its periodic trips around the Sun. Here’s how you can best view the Perseids this year: A Perseid meteor,…
Roy K. Marshall 1949 – 1951 Called “the best planetarium man in America,” Marshall left his position as director of Philadelphia’s Fels Planetarium to lead Morehead. Anthony Jenzano 1952 –…
…might try this month in your own neighborhood on a clear night: 1) Spot Venus and Mars in the early evening. Take a walk soon after sunset to find Venus…
…science in a meaningful way. Each month, students and a caring adult from their household meet with a Morehead educator to do science activities, discuss ways to connect through science,…
…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…
…and universities. The Statewide Star Party is part of the annual NC Science Festival, which features science events throughout North Carolina during the entire month of April. Find a Star Party event—and…
…the first time in 2020, in a move that reduced the usual number of partners, events, and total participants. This year people will benefit from new virtual programming as well…
…on July 30 2020, humanity’s next robotic ambassador to Mars has traversed almost 300 million miles of open space over the last 6 months. NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory…
December 16, 2020 By Amy Sayle A slow-motion planetary pile-up is happening—and you can see it, weather permitting. For months now, Jupiter and Saturn have been closing in on each…
