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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!

Apr
17
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"We are Guardians" 👪Children's Show

Friday, Apr 17, 2026
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

We Are Guardians looks at how our world, its peoples and ecosystems are intrinsically connected, and how with the help of satellite monitoring we can examine the links between human activities and climate change.

Apr
17
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"Saturn and Beyond" 🪐

Friday, Apr 17, 2026
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. Learn the history of the discovery of Saturn’s rings and see the mysterious features captured by space craft that have explored the planet.

May
01
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"Earth, Moon, Sun" 👪Children's Show

Friday, May 01, 2026
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Earth, Moon, Sun" 👪
Available Friday, Apr 17 at 8:00 AM

Learn why the Sun rises and sets, examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses, and explore past and future space travel to the Moon and beyond with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its neighbors.

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Friday, May 01, 2026
8:00 PM -
Coming soon!, Show TBD
Available Friday, Apr 17 at 8:00 AM

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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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