Why the Oct. 5th Observe the Moon Night is misnamed
…The kids usually yell out “nighttime!” But is the Moon always up at night? Is it up all night long? Is it never up in the day? You might think…
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Gazing into the past
…a time machine: you see every celestial object as it was in the past, at the moment the light left it to travel to your eyes. We’ll show you planets…
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center awarded multi-year $2.86 million grant from National Science Foundation
…make significant contributions to STEM education.” MPSC will develop transportable, interactive exhibits that explore the characteristics of light—Color, Energy, Time—in multiple ways: short documentary and animated films, virtual reality experiences,…
Viewing tips for the 2019 Perseid meteor shower
…location at the US Naval Observatory’s Astronomical Applications website. This site provides standard times; add 1 hour to convert to Daylight Time. Also consider doing some viewing pre-dawn on the days…
No, a black supermoon won’t rise in your sky tonight
…July 31, 2019. (Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio) And when the Moon is new, like it is today (7/31/19 for North America, 8/1/19 in some other time zones), you won’t see it…
UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus helps Morehead commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with special Neil Armstrong medal
…a few questions about what inspired him to make such a gift. Q: Tell us a little about your time at Carolina and why you still feel connected to the…
Wave hello to people in outer space (at May 18th skywatching, Dorothea Dix Park)
…to tell the difference, but if you see red or green or blinking lights, that’s not the space station. A meteor. People seeing the ISS for the first time often…
You’re invited to a Star Party! April 12 & 13, 2019
…of the 50th anniversary of the first time humans walked on the Moon. What might you do at a Star Party event? 1. Look through a telescope. Virtually every Star Party…
January 20-21 lunar eclipse: This is worth staying up late for, North Carolina
…a.m., then it becomes partial again, ending at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. (All times Eastern.) Here’s why this lunar eclipse is worth staying up for, North Carolina. It’s been…
9 tips for viewing the 2018 Geminid meteor shower
…a time. Does your viewing party include someone with an early bedtime? Here’s the good news: The Geminid meteor shower is famous for producing good meteor activity in the evening…