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
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How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
In the early hours of March 14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time since 2022 that North Carolina will get a chance to experience a total lunar eclipse. If you miss this one you'll have to wait a year for the next one. You might have heard it called the Blood Moon. Read on to learn what this means. A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 7
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, March 7, 20256 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is required. Raleigh Astronomy Club will be … [Read more...] about Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 7
Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
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, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
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
Partial Lunar Eclipse Skywatching Event at Morehead Planetarium Sep 17
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
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
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
