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Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show

Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill

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Category: Community

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

Friday, Nov 6, 4:30pm–5:30pm at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill. Price: check with the organizer.

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When
This Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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What is Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show? This is a live, educator-led presentation at the Morehead Planetarium that teaches visitors how to identify the stars, planets, and constellations visible in the North Carolina night sky on the date of the show. What to Know: This show is best suited for children in elementary school and older who can sit quietly in a dark theater for an hour. Ticket prices vary, so check the university website before you go. This event makes a great weekend anchor because it combines education with entertainment, leaving you right on Franklin Street just in time for an early family dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this planetarium show best for?
Because the theater is completely dark and the show relies on listening to a live presenter for an hour, it is best for children aged six and older.

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Carolina Skies | Planetarium Show runs Fri, Nov 6, 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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