Best for:
All Ages!
COVID-19 Mask Policy: Optional
In line with updated UNC System guidance, and based on Orange County Health Department, CDC, and NC DHHS policies, masks for visitors are now optional at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Click here for more information. This policy is subject to change as required upon updated guidance or requirements from UNC Chapel Hill, and state/local ordinances.
Timed Entry/Admission:
This ticket is only redeemable for admission to the planetarium show and museum exhibits during the times specified. The planetarium show will be shown at the beginning of your admission time, and you will be able to explore our exhibits following the show.
Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will be available online up to one hour prior to the program. If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is currently open M-F, 9AM -3PM, except holidays.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets will not be available for sale in-person.
About the Show:
Get ready for tonight’s total lunar eclipse under the climate-controlled, always-clear planetarium sky. Read more about Carolina Skies here. (Opens in a new window)
If the weather permits, join us after the show for lunar eclipse observing from the Morehead Sundial from 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.843.3522 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8-3:30 PM.
Other Discounts:
At this time, we are not offering reciprocal discounts for partner programs such as ASTC, AAA, or other partnered museums.
If you have a discount code, you may enter it during check-out.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. In the event this program is cancelled as a result of severe weather or other closure, ticketholders will be refunded or offered an exchange to a different show.