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Carolina Skies | Lunar Eclipse

Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2026

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Venue: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill

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On Thursday, August 27, celebrate the lunar eclipse with a special edition of Carolina Skies, Morehead Planetarium's classic, live star show! Under the climate-controlled, always-clear planetarium sky, we'll simulate the eclipse, tour the North Carolina night sky, and take a spectacular journey through our universe. If the weather permits, join us after the show for eclipse observing from the Morehead Sundial. SCHEDULE 9:30-10:30 PM — Carolina Skies: Lunar Eclipse show 10:30-12:30 PM — FREE skywatching (weather permitting)

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Carolina Skies | Lunar Eclipse

When
Aug 26
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Chapel Hill, NC
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Carolina Skies | Lunar Eclipse runs Wed, Aug 26, 2026.

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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is at 250 East Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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