Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are joining up for a night of sky watching in the Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This special stargazing event is a celebration of NCMA's Art in Bloom exhibition. It celebrates the zodiac theme of … [Read more...] about Art in Bloom Stargazing Community Night at NC Museum of Art March 14
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Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, who was, at the time, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Astronomy Night in Wake Forest March 7
Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, in collaboration with the Raleigh Astronomy Club, is hosting Astronomy Night at Joyner Park Community Center, 703 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Registration at … [Read more...] about Astronomy Night in Wake Forest March 7
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, March … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 6
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Friday Under the Stars Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.: RegisterFriday, April 3, 2026, 7 to 10 p.m.: RegisterFriday, May 1, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: RegisterFriday, June … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 6
How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
This March, 2026, we’ll get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and a Blood Moon in the Triangle for the first time since last year. It will be viewable in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. A total lunar eclipse happens at full moon when the earth, moon, and sun line up exactly, so the earth blocks light from the sun. The moon appears darkened as it passes through the shadow … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
Silver Screen & Starry Skies: Apollo 13 is a free event at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion, 5235 N Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina, on April 24, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Although it's free, registration is required. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends as we gather under the night sky to watch the film Apollo 13 (1995). This film dramatizes the true story of the 1970 … [Read more...] about Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
Skywatching at Stagville — Geminid Meteor Shower Dec. 13
Join Historic Stagville and the Morehead Planetarium for meteor viewing on the peak night of the Geminid meteor shower. Stagville, at 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a skywatching event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event, but please RSVP. This outdoor event will take place in the open fields at the Horton Grove entrance of … [Read more...] about Skywatching at Stagville — Geminid Meteor Shower Dec. 13
Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
As part of North Carolina Science Festival, Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting one of the many Statewide Star Parties taking place across North Carolina. TLC's Statewide Start Party takes place Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Three Bears Private Preserve, 711 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is for all … [Read more...] about Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
