FREE Wonderstruck Wednesday: The Mystery of the Northern Lights

Schedule

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

UMD Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Duluth, MN

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I wonder...what causes the aurora? How can I see them? Do they only happen on Earth? Explore the mystery of the northern lights and get these questions, and many others, answered!
No admission fee, FREE show! Seats are first come and may fill up fast!
Shows last about half an hour.
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
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UMD Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, Parking Lot, Duluth, MN 55812, United States

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