Learn about the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Taking Place April 8 or the Night Sky
The Longo Planetarium at County College of Morris (CCM) is offering two new shows for the general public this spring. Showgoers can learn about the upcoming solar eclipse taking place on April 8 in Totality: The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024 or about the night sky in One Sky: Sky Stories from Around the Globe.
The spring shows are running now through Saturday, May 11 on select Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets for all shows are $10 per person. Online reservations are strongly encouraged, as limited tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Planetarium website at https://www.ccm.edu/planetarium/.
Totality: The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024
Showgoers will learn how eclipses of the Sun and Moon occur and how to view them. A total solar eclipse is a rare and beautiful phenomenon that occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, and one will be visible on Monday, April 8 when the eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The show will explore what this eclipse will look like and where the best places to view are. The next total solar eclipse to cross the United States isn’t until 2045 so don’t miss this one! The 45-minute show is recommended for adults and children ages 8+ and is shown on select Fridays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:30 and 5 p.m. There will be additional shows on March 29 and March 30 to prepare visitors for the eclipse.
One Sky: Sky Stories from Around the Globe
This show features perspectives of different cultures from around the globe. The show includes a story about Orion from the Greeks, the Thunderbird from the Navajo and the great Celestial Canoe from the Innu people of Northern Canada. The show also explores how Hawaiians used the sky as a compass for their voyages throughout the Pacific Ocean. The 40-minute show is recommended for adults and children ages 6+ and is shown on select Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. It also includes a brief tour of the night sky and planets.
The Longo Planetarium is located on CCM’s campus, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The planetarium is in Cohen Hall Room 207. The closest parking lot is lot 7. Follow the planetarium signs to Cohen Hall located at the center of campus. It is about a five-minute walk from the parking lot to the planetarium.
