A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the moon. A partial eclipse means that the moon is only partially covered by the shadow. It looks like it’s “taking a bite” out o the lunar surface.
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, celebrate the partial lunar eclipse with a special evening at Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Science Center! Under the climate-controlled, always-clear planetarium sky, they’ll simulate the eclipse, tour the North Carolina night sky, and take a spectacular journey through our universe.
This show is ticketed and costs $18.95 for adults, and $16.95 for seniors, children, students and veterans/current military.
If the weather permits, join Morehead after the show for eclipse observing from the Morehead Sundial. FREE and no registrtion required.
Schedule
- 9:30 – 10:30 PM | Carolina Skies: Lunar Eclipse show
- 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Free skywatching (weather permitting)
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