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The Planetarium holds many events throughout the year — from art, to poetry, to dance, to physics — we often collaborate with partners both within and outside of the University.
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Join us for the 2023 Partial Eclipse Viewing!

Saturday, October 14th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
In front of White hall, 135 Willey Street

Mark your calendars! A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Morgantown on Saturday October 14. Join us for pre-eclipse planetarium shows and a viewing event on the day of the eclipse.

Register for Pre-eclipse Planetarium Shows 
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Join us for Stars: The Powerhouse of the Universe

Saturday, October 14th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
In front of White hall, 135 Willey Street

Mark your calendars! A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Morgantown on Saturday October 14. 

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Upcoming Showtimes

Free and open to the public — reservations are required!

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Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Coming soon!, Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"
Available Thursday, Dec 05 at 8:00 AM

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
19
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
7:00 PM -
Coming soon!, Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"
Available Thursday, Dec 05 at 3:00 PM

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
20
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Friday, Dec 20, 2024
6:00 PM -
Coming soon!, Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"
Available Thursday, Dec 05 at 3:00 PM

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
20
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Friday, Dec 20, 2024
7:00 PM -
Coming soon!, Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"
Available Thursday, Dec 05 at 3:00 PM

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

WVU Physics and Astronomy Events

Upcoming events held by the WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy, the WVU Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Organization (PAGSO), and the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology.

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