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Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill

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Journey through the Carolina night sky Although “Carolina Skies” is one of the longest-running planetarium shows at Morehead, this show is never the same twice! A Morehead educator leads this “live” star show, a traditional planetarium show focusing on stars, planets, and constellations. “Carolina Skies” takes Morehead visitors on a guided tour of the nighttime sky as it appears on that very night above North Carolina. Visitors learn to identify celestial objects visible to the naked eye and find the cardinal directions using celestial signposts. They learn about the legends and myths created by ancient cultures to explain the astronomical phenomena observed by those cultures. Currently, “Carolina Skies” shows also include an exciting “fly-out” experience that travels beyond our Solar System into the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond to the universe’s outer reaches! Morehead also offers special editions of “Carolina Skies” throughout the year. This show is recommended for ages 9 and up.

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Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show

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Fri, Sep 18, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Carolina Skies is a live, educator-led planetarium show at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center that teaches visitors how to identify the stars, planets, and constellations visible over North Carolina on that very night. This show is best suited for elementary-aged children and older who can sit comfortably in a dark theater for an hour. While ticket prices vary, you will want to budget for parking at the Raleigh Street Gallery lot or nearby campus meters. Because the show changes to reflect the actual night sky of the date you visit, it is a fresh lesson in astronomy every time you go. It makes an excellent Friday afternoon stop before grabbing dinner on Franklin Street. It is an easy way to sneak some science into your weekend plans without it feeling like schoolwork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this planetarium show best for?
The show is ideal for school-aged children, teenagers, and adults who can sit quietly in a darkened dome theater for 60 minutes.
Where should I park for the Morehead Planetarium?
You can look for spaces in the paid lot directly in front of the planetarium on Boundary Street, or use the nearby municipal lots and street parking along Franklin Street.

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Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

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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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