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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.
The Planetarium
will be closed December 23 - January 1 for Christmas and New Year's.
Happy Holidays!
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Saturday, December 2,
2023
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The Alien Who Stole Christmas
3:00 p.m.
Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then
follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien
kidnaps him. The kids on the other planets need presents too, you
know! (recommended for ages 6-10)
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Winter
Wonder Lights Laser Concert
4:00
p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Listen to holiday hits
such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,”
"Heat Miser" and "Snow Miser," and “Dominic the
Donkey” while lasers dance on the dome overhead. (Recommended for ages
6-adult)
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The Sky Above: A Sensory Friendly
Experience
5:00 pm
A special astronomy and music show designed for families
with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental
disabilities, will provide a comfortable and judgment-free space that
is welcoming to all families. During the show, the doors will remain
open so children may freely leave and return if they choose. Lights
will be left dim (instead of dark) and the audio will be lowered and
kept at a consistent level. “The Sky Above” show includes music,
laser lights, stories, and information about the planets, the Moon and
constellations. Content is presented on a kindergarten level.
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Astronomy
Tonight
7:00
p.m.
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)
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Sunset
Meditation
7:00
p.m.
Enjoy a guided meditation
experience in the comfortable, reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium.
Relax under a night sky filled with stars, then travel from Earth to
beyond our galaxy. (Recommended for ages 10-adult)
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Saturday, December 9,
2023
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The Alien Who Stole Christmas
3:00 p.m.
Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then
follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien
kidnaps him. The kids on the other planets need presents too, you
know! (recommended for ages 6-10)
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Winter
Wonder Lights Laser Concert
4:00
p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Listen to holiday hits
such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,”
"Heat Miser" and "Snow Miser," and “Dominic the
Donkey” while lasers dance on the dome overhead. (Recommended for ages
6-adult)
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The Christmas Star
7:00 pm
Over the years, many people have tried to explain the
appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Was it
an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky?
Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common
modern-day misconceptions are discussed. The program includes a brief
tour of the current night sky. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
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Saturday, December
16, 2023
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The Alien Who Stole Christmas
3:00 p.m.
Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then
follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien
kidnaps him. The kids on the other planets need presents too, you
know! (recommended for ages 6-10)
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Winter
Wonder Lights Laser Concert
4:00
p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Listen to holiday hits
such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,”
"Heat Miser" and "Snow Miser," and “Dominic the
Donkey” while lasers dance on the dome overhead. (Recommended for ages
6-adult)
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The Christmas Star7:00 pm
Over the years, many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Was it an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed. The program includes a brief tour of the current night sky. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
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Sunset Meditation
December 8th at
7:00 p.m.
How do STEM workers, NASA
professionals, athletes, and business executives cope with stress?
Mindfulness. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining
psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a
dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for
meditation. Enjoy a guided meditation experience in the comfortable,
reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium. Relax under a night sky filled
with stars, then travel from Earth to beyond our galaxy. (Recommended
for ages 10-adult)
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The Sky Above
December 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
A special astronomy and music show designed for families
with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental
disabilities. These sensory-friendly shows, which are appropriate for
audiences of all ages, will provide a comfortable and judgment-free
space that is welcoming to all families. During the show, the doors
will remain open so children may freely leave and return if they
choose. Lights will be left dim (instead of dark) and the audio will be
lowered and kept at a consistent level. “The Sky Above” show includes
music, laser lights, stories, and information about the planets, the
Moon and constellations. Content is presented on a kindergarten level.
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Saturday, December 2
3:00 pm The Alien Who Stole
Christmas (ages 6-10)
4:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
5:00 pm The Sky Above: A Sensory Friendly Experience
(all ages)
7:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 10-adult)
8:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
Friday, December 8
7:00 pm Sunset Meditation (ages 10-adult)
Saturday, December 9
3:00 pm The Alien Who Stole
Christmas (ages 6-10)
4:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
7:00 pm The Christmas Star (ages
8-adult)
8:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
Saturday, December 16
3:00 pm The Alien Who Stole
Christmas (ages 6-10)
4:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
7:00 pm The Christmas Star (ages
8-adult)
8:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages
6-adult)
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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.
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Moon Phases
Last Quarter
December 5
New Moon December
12
First Quarter
December 19
Full Moon December
26
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In December, when winter
sets in the Northern Hemisphere,
the Full Moon is
called the Cold Moon. It is also called Long Nights Moon, and the Moon
before Yule.
December is
the month when winter truly begins in large parts of
the Northern Hemisphere.
Most of the ancient Full Moon names are related to the low temperatures
and darkness at this time of year—the Celts called it the Cold
Moon or the Full Cold Moon.
The Old English and
Anglo-Saxon names of the December Full Moon are the Moon Before
Yule and the Long Night Moon. Both names refer to the winter solstice,
and the ancient celebration of Yule. Another Celtic
name is the Oak Moon.
Read on
for more about the December Full Moon.
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Student Resource Center and Food Pantry at RVCC
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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
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Explore the Universe with RVCC
Planetarium
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Please Consider
Making a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Planetarium
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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!
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