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…and beyond as you learn about life as an astronaut. Earth, Moon and Sun Grades 2-5 Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun. Magic Tree House Space Mission Grades…
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How to view the 2023 Perseid meteor shower
…of the year—is already happening and is predicted to peak Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, into early Sunday morning, August 13. If the weather cooperates, you can join us at…
Enrichment Experiences
…explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun in this highly interactive and kinesthetic class. Why does the Moon’s shape seem to change? Why do we have day and night?…
Explore the universe with a new bilingual exhibit
January 27, 2023 By Christian Clark Discover the new Sun, Earth, Universe (Sol, Tierra, Universo) exhibit at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to get answers to the big questions NASA…
Skywatching FAQs
…Stagville, The Durham Hotel, the Morehead Sundial, and other special locations. Please see the events calendar for location details. To request a private skywatching event, click here. What will I…
Teen Science Cafe recap: How do you put CO2 back in the ground?
…solution for our ever-warming climate. Dr. Plenge began by giving us background on how CO2 warms our atmosphere. The earth absorbs ultraviolet light from the sun then radiates this light…
Total lunar eclipse ushers in Election Day (Nov. 8, 2022) and visible in North Carolina
October 27, 2022 By Amy Sayle Our second total lunar eclipse of the year happens in the hours before sunrise on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, when the full…
Digital Production Studio
…Creepers” Trailer Earth, Moon and Sun (2010) Awards & Festival Screenings 2011 Best Selling Sky-Skan Distributed Show 2010 Best Selling Sky-Skan Distributed Show 2010 Jena Fulldome Film Festival, Jena, Germany…
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…
How to view the 2021 Perseid meteor shower
…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,…