The April 8, 2024, solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse in Charlotte. Approximately 80% of the sun will be obscured by the moon for a few minutes. Learn all about the solar eclipse, including what it will look like in the Triangle. There will be many solar eclipse viewing parties in the Charlotte area, for those who would like to experience this rare phenomenon with the community. You'll … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties in the Triangle
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Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
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Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, has a special event planned for Solar Eclipse Day. Monarch Butterfly Eclipse takes place Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed, but the event will take place on the south side of campus, and will be free to the public. The migratory route of Monarch Butterflies resembles the path of the … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
Free eclipse glasses at Warby Parker starting April 1
If you plan to watch the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, make sure you are prepared with eclipse glasses. You can not safely watch the eclipse with regular sunglasses. You'll immediately and permanently injure your eyes. The eclipse will be a partial eclipse in the Triangle. The moon will take a big "bite" out of the sun, but a sliver will still be visible. It will take place from around 1:57 … [Read more...] about Free eclipse glasses at Warby Parker starting April 1
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 10
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro. This is a free event for all ages. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 10
Free Picnic Photoshoot with Southern Picnics at Dix Park’s Daffodil Field
Southern Picnics is offering a free picnic photo shoot at Dix Park's Daffodil Field on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. There's no cost for the photo shoot and no registration is required. You can take your own picture or bring a photographer of your choice. You'll have one to two minutes to take the pictures. The daffodils are in Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, … [Read more...] about Free Picnic Photoshoot with Southern Picnics at Dix Park’s Daffodil Field
Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks
Winter can be the perfect time to explore the North Carolina State Parks. To beat the crowds get there early! Consider if you can go during the week to avoid the weekend crowds. We wanted to offer a rundown of hiking at North Carolina State Parks, so we asked Harrison Grothoff to share his knowledge and amazing photography with us. Harrison has hiked every North Carolina State Park, and more. … [Read more...] about Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks
An easy hike to a sweeping vista at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, 625 Virginia Cates Road in Hillsborough, is an ideal destination for hiking because it provides a sweeping vista without a hard climb or a long walk. From the parking area, it's just over a mile to walk to the summit (if you go the most direct route from the parking lot), and the elevation gain is gradual. The walk to the overlook is fun and easy for … [Read more...] about An easy hike to a sweeping vista at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Free nature programs at NC State Parks
North Carolina State Parks offer hiking, boating, fishing, camping, paddling, picnicking and much more. We're lucky in the Triangle that there are so many close by. Many also offer free guided hikes and nature programs. We've put together a photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks, as well as a guide to some amazing North Carolina waterfalls. Read on for a list of North Carolina … [Read more...] about Free nature programs at NC State Parks
Stargazing from Hartwell Rooftop Dec 14 — Geminid Meteor Shower
The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be at Hartwell Raleigh, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, to lead a stargazing session on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Drinks will be available for purchase. They'll have their telescopes set up for you to look through, and will be able to answer questions about the sky. You might also be able to see some … [Read more...] about Stargazing from Hartwell Rooftop Dec 14 — Geminid Meteor Shower
Five Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
This week is prime time for the Geminid meteor shower. It will peak early in the morning on December 14, 2023. Under ideal conditions -- a clear, dark sky -- you might see more than 40 Geminid meteors per hour. We will have a nearly noon moon, so the sky will be dark this year. If you can find a spot away from city lights and you're patient, you can expect to see some meteors, which are … [Read more...] about Five Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
