Solar Eclipse Party
Schedule
Mon Apr 08 2024 at 12:30 pm to 04:45 pm
Location
250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, North Carolina 27514 | Chapel Hill, NC
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Join Morehead on Monday, April 8 as we celebrate the solar eclipse!OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (Free):
- Telescopes and sunspotters for solar observing
- Gift shop table with eclipse glasses and other merchandise
- Hands-on solar and eclipse activities, and more!
INDOOR ACTIVITIES ($10 admission):
- A live stream of the eclipse from totality on our Science Stage
- Meteorites and other indoor activities in our Launch Lab
- Carolina Skies: Solar Eclipse – a 30-minute presentation providing information about the causes of solar eclipses and a special look at a total solar eclipse in the planetarium. Available times:
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Eclipse safety is VERY important! You can now purchase eclipse glasses for $2 at our gift shop, Cosmic Goods, or at the front desk. If you’re joining us on Monday, April 8, eclipse glasses will be sold at our gift shop table outside.
Please note: Nationally, this event is referred to as a total solar eclipse, but North Carolina is only expected to see a partial solar eclipse.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 25. Find more information and parking details at moreheadplanetarium.org/eclipse.
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Where is it happening?
250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, North Carolina 27514Event Location & Nearby Stays:
