Explore the universe with a new bilingual exhibit
…to host Sun, Earth, Universe at Morehead because it’s a great hands-on exhibit that helps our guests learn more about the solar system and Earth’s place in it,” shares Kelly…
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How to view the 2022 Geminid meteor shower
…nights, its bright light will wash the dimmer meteors from view. But there’s good news: the Geminid meteor shower is famous for producing decent meteor activity reasonably early in the…
Total lunar eclipse ushers in Election Day (Nov. 8, 2022) and visible in North Carolina
…moon. Maximum eclipse is 5:59 a.m.—You’re living dangerously if you wait until now to view the eclipse. The Moon will be quite low, especially if you live farther east within…
How to see the total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, May 15, 2022
…but the penumbral phases are less easily observable. 2) The eclipse is very easy to view. Just walk outside and look up. For North Carolinians, the Moon will be roughly…
Why it’s worth losing sleep over the partial lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021
…the bad news, North Carolinians. For us, the action happens at times you may find a bit painful: 2:18 a.m. – Partial eclipse begins 4:03 a.m. – Maximum eclipse (technically…
How to view the 2021 Perseid meteor shower
…North Carolina on Monday evening, July 12, 2021 Your June 2021 solstice stargazing in North Carolina View the Geminids! This family-friendly, curfew-friendly meteor shower peaks Sunday night, December 13, 2020….
See the International Space Station fly over North Carolina on Monday evening, July 12, 2021
…morning, July 12, 2021. (Credit: NASA) 2) That same evening (Monday, July 12), the space station will fly over North Carolina, and you can see it! Here’s what you need…
You’re invited to a Star Party! April 16 & 17, 2021
…a face mask and observing social distancing. Prefer to participate in a virtual Star Party event? You have lots of options! This is just a sampling: See live stream telescope…
NCSciFest celebrates Homegrown Science for 11th anniversary
…than ever, we’re excited about the opportunity to share the beauty—and importance— of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM]” says Jonathan Frederick, director of NCSciFest. NCSciFest went completely virtual for…
Mars calls, Perseverance answers
February 15, 2021 By Nick Eakes Mars is the only planet known to be completely inhabited by robots – and there are more on the way. After a long and…