Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's presents Carolina Skies
- When: Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Cost: $14.95 for children 3yrs - 18yrs. $16.95 per Adult. Under 3yrs are free.
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.
General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab!
- Website: moreheadplanetarium.org
- Contact Phone: (919) 962-1236
- Category: Informational & Tours
Recommended for adults and for children ages 9 and older. Not recommended for young children.
Event recurs every Friday and Saturday through November 14, 2026 with the exception of October 31st.
All repeats 
