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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Skywatching & Show: Lunar Eclipse

Date: Thursday, Aug 27

Time: 9:30 pm

Venue: 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Family

Celebrate the lunar eclipse with Morehead’s astronomy educators! Recommended for adults and for children ages 8 and older. Not recommended for young children. Celebrate the partial lunar eclipse with a special evening at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center! 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 PM – 12:30 AM | Free skywatching (weather permitting) To make the most of your evening under the stars, we suggest bringing a cozy blanket or some chairs.

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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Skywatching & Show: Lunar Eclipse

“Bring a light jacket and a flashlight with a red filter to protect your night vi”

When
This Thursday
Thursday, Aug 27
9:30 pm
Where
250 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Skywatching & Show: Lunar Eclipse
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Skywatching & Show: Lunar Eclipse runs Thursday, Aug 27, 9:30 pm.

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250 East Franklin Street is at 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill-3480, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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