A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 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. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Partial Lunar … [Read more...] about Partial Lunar Eclipse Skywatching Event at Morehead Planetarium Sep 17
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Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy September 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: Friday Under the Stars Friday, September 6, 2024 (rain date September 7)8 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is … [Read more...] about Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy September 6
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Atop the Morehead Planetarium Building, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 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 observatories. Members of the public are invited during Guest Nights to see the telescope … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, is hosting a Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. There will be activities both inside and outside. The outside activities are free. The admission for the indoor activities are $10. Outdoor activities: Indoor activities: … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
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
Skywatching at Little River Regional Park Dec 13 — Geminid Meteor Shower
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 One upcoming event is Skywatching at Little River Regional … [Read more...] about Skywatching at Little River Regional Park Dec 13 — Geminid Meteor Shower
Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
On Friday, December 8, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy Noche de Estrellas -- Stargazing Night at Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. This stargazing night is being held in partnership with Morehead Planetarium and the Mexican Consulate. It will be a night filled with stars and planets, indoor science … [Read more...] about Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
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, 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 what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a skywatching session at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The volunteers from Raleigh Astronomy Club will have their telescopes at the event and will help guide you to look at the night skies. Bring a blanket or chair. White Deer Park … [Read more...] about Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
