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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. 

Register for Shows 

Upcoming Showtimes

Free and open to the public — reservations are required!

Aug
22
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"Earth's Wild Ride" 👪 Children's Show

Friday, Aug 22, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and his granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. As they watch the Moon's shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder.

Aug
22
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Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

Friday, Aug 22, 2025
9:00 PM - 9:50 PM

Every star has a story; some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten while others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, lighting the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
Sep
05
Poster thumbnail for the show Two Small Pieces of Glass 👪 Children's Show

"Two Small Pieces of Glass" 👪 Children's Show

Friday, Sep 05, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Two Small Pieces of Glass" 👪 Children's Show
Available Friday, Aug 22 at 8:00 AM

While attending a local star party, two teenagers learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Sep
05
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"Saturn and Beyond" 🪐

Friday, Sep 05, 2025
9:00 PM - 9:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Saturn and Beyond" 🪐
Available Friday, Aug 22 at 8:00 AM

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.

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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