Taylor Swift AND Summer Laser Concerts this August at the RVCC Planetarium!

 

August 2023       August Shows   In July and August, public shows run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings. Check out our special event nights!   Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 x5 or email the Planetarium. Provide your name, phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many tickets you'd like.   Full schedule is on our website   Week of July 31st   Rockin' Rocket Ride Wednesday & Thursday, August 2 & 3, at 2:30 p.m. Put on your space suit and blast-off into outer space to visit the Moon, Sun and planets. A lively experience for young people with selected music from "Journey Into Space" by Jane Murphy. (recommended for ages 3-8)   SkyLights Music Concert Wednesday & Thursday, August 2 & 3, at 3:30 p.m. Our youngest audience members can sing along with songs by mr. RAY (Family Ride, Kalien the Alien) and Jane Murphy (Moon Rock Rock, The Planet Song). Some songs are illustrated with lasers and other songs feature video images. (recommended for ages 3-8)   The Little Star That Could Friday, August 4, at 7:00 pm Travel with an average yellow star on his quest to get a “name” and a planet to call his own. A “cool” red star, a “hot” blue star, a dying star, double stars and the Milky Way Galaxy teach Little Star some important things about being a star. Imagine Little Star’s surprise when he discovers that several planets rotate around him. The show offers a great introduction to the different kinds of stars in space, as well as the planets in our solar system. (Recommended for ages 6-12)   Astronomy Tonight Friday, August 4, at 8:00 pm Using the Planetarium’s DigitalSky digital theater, experience a guided tour of the night sky. Learn about some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the stories behind them. Hear about how and where in the sky to find the brightest planets. Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be open after the show. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)   Taylor Swift Laser Concert Friday, August 4, at 9:00 pm Calling all Swifties! Sing along to some of Taylor’s hit songs like “All Too Well,” “Blank Space,” and “Anti-Hero.”   Weekday Matinee Astronomy Shows   Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 2:30 pm   Come bring your little ones on a grand afternoon space adventure! Enjoy some astronomy shows fit for ages 3 and up. Shows include "Rockin' Rocket Ride" a fun journey through space and "SkyLights Music Concert" which features songs our younger audiences will love!  Regular admission applies for all laser shows.   Taylor Swift at the Planetarium   Taylor Swift Laser Concert Friday, August 4 & 11, at 9:00 p.m. Come see Taylor Swift this summer a whole new way! Enjoy the songs of the world famous pop star while lasers dance on the dome above. This reimagined laser concert features the singer’s hit songs “All Too Well,” “Blank Space,” and “Anti-Hero.” Regular admission applies for all laser shows.   August at a Glance   Wednesday, August 2 2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8) 3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)   Thursday, August 3 2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8) 3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)   Friday, August 4 7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10) 8:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 8-adult) 9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Wednesday, August 9 2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10) 3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)   Thursday, August 10 2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10) 3:30 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Friday, August 11 7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10) 8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult) 9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Wednesday, August 16 2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10) 3:30 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Thursday, August 17 2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10) 3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)   Friday, August 18 7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10) 8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult) 9:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Wednesday, August 23 2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8) 3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)   Thursday, August 24 2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8) 3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)   Friday, August 25 7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10) 8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult) 9:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)   Visit our website for Show Schedules and Descriptions   Good to Know...   Admission: $10 per person for one show $18 per person for two shows on the same day Payments are taken at the Planetarium on the day of the show. Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 or email the Planetarium. Provide your name, phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many tickets you'd like.   Please arrive 20-30 minutes before the show to pay for your tickets. The closest parking lots are #9 and #1. Here is a campus map. Late arrivals are NOT admitted to the Planetarium's theater once a show has started.   Masks are optional on campus.   Moon Phases  Full Moon August 1, 2:31 pm Sturgeon Moon & August 30, 9:35 pm Blue Moon Last Quarter August 8 New Moon August 16 First Quarter August 24     The Sturgeon Moon   The Full Moon in August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Corn Moon, Lynx Moon, and Lightning Moon. The most common sturgeon in the Great Lakes is the lake sturgeon—males have a life span of 55 years, while females can live up to 150 years! It is also the American continent’s largest freshwater fish and can grow to over two meters long (6 feet) and weigh around 90 kilos (200 pounds).  Lake sturgeon was essential for Native American tribes living in the area and is the oldest and largest native species in the Great Lakes—the largest surface freshwater system in the world. Read on for more about the August Full Moon.     Solar Eclipses on the way!   It's never too early to start thinking about upcoming solar eclipses. Saturday, October 14, 2023 Annular Eclipse, stretching from Oregon to Texas to South America. New Jersey will see about 35% of the Sun get covered by the Moon. Monday, April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, path moving from Mexico to Texas to Buffalo, NY New Jersey will see 90% of the Sun get covered by the Moon! This is a total eclipse for some people. The path of totality will run from Mexico, through Dallas, up to Buffalo. We highly recommend going to see it. The RVCC Planetarium has eclipse glasses in stock already!   Student Resource Center and Food Pantry at RVCC   Did you know that 10% of RVCC students have experienced homelessness and 30% experience food insecurity? Please consider purchasing some of the listed items for donation. You can bring your donations to the Planetarium when you visit. Thank you! · Cup of Noodles (shrimp, chicken & beef) · Chef Boyardee · Jar Spaghetti Sauce · Pancake Mix · Syrup · Mac & Cheese Cups · Frozen Microwavable Meals · Laundry soap · Fruit cups (4 pack) · Individual & Regular sized snack foods · Shelf Stable Milk · Ready to eat tuna & chicken kits · Cereal · Juice (full size & individual) · Hot Pockets · Uncrustables     Explore the Universe with RVCC Planetarium     Please Consider Making a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Planetarium   Support from the community has repeatedly played a key role in our success at the RVCC Planetarium. We are proud to offer affordable, educational field trips and engaging public events for our community. Your continued support helps us to provide innovative, educational experiences for our diverse audiences. Donations made to the Planetarium throughout the year help support new and exciting programs and help us maintain and upgrade our equipment.   Thank you for your support!   Donate   To reach us, email planet@raritanval.edu.