What’s up in the pre-dawn sky?
…this reddish planet for the reddish star appearing below it, Antares, known as the rival of Mars. Expect to see Mars in the news this summer, when a good launch window opens for sending…
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Stop by Morehead for a last chance to see a transit of Mercury in decades
…Safe viewing equipment will be provided by our team as well as the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) and the Raleigh Astronomy Club (RAC). Through the safety of…
Halloween at Morehead
September 27, 2019 CHAPEL HILL, NC – Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting a special Scare-olina Skies showing that will include live narration during the show and candy. Join us on…
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…
No, a black supermoon won’t rise in your sky tonight
…the Sun is also up, that is, only in the daytime. Thus, the new moon is most definitely not “rising tonight” in your sky, as at least one prominent news…
January 20-21 lunar eclipse: This is worth staying up late for, North Carolina
…a while. The last total lunar eclipse with totality visible from North Carolina was back in 2015. Although there was a total lunar eclipse in January 2018, only the initial partial…
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…
Moonlight Madness: A family Halloween event
October 3, 2018 CHAPEL HILL – Partnering with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting Moonlight Madness, an evening of Halloween activities for kids of all…
How to find Mars in the sky
July 27, 2018 By Amy Sayle You may have noticed that Mars has been in the news a lot lately: It’s at opposition! There’s a big dust storm! There’s a body of liquid…
Never agree to marry the northern lights (and other life lessons from Valentine sky stories)
February 7, 2018 By Amy Sayle My all-time favorite show to present is Carolina Skies: Valentine edition. In this live, storytelling-focused planetarium show for adults, you’ll discover a few of the…