Drake Planetarium

09/03/2026

What’s Happening Above Cincinnati This September? 🌌 -

Yep—293 confirmed moons! And that's just one of the reasons Saturn is one of the most fascinating planets in our solar system. 🪐

08/31/2026

🚀🔭 A NEW EYE ON THE UNIVERSE! 🌌

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just launched and it’s going to give us an incredible new view of space!

✨ It can see 100× more sky than Hubble in a single image.

⚡ It can survey the sky about 1,000× faster than Hubble.

🪐 It will search for thousands of exoplanets and investigate some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, including dark matter and dark energy.

🌠 The discoveries are just beginning. We can’t wait to see what Roman finds!

08/26/2026

🌕🔴 LOOK UP, CINCINNATI! A RARE LUNAR ECLIPSE IS COMING!

Get ready for a spectacular night in the sky! On the night of Thursday, August 27 into Friday, August 28, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible right here in the Cincinnati area. 🌎🌙

And this is one you won't want to miss!

🌙 WHAT TIME SHOULD YOU LOOK?

🔭 9:23 PM — The eclipse begins with Earth's faint outer shadow touching the Moon.

🌑 10:33 PM — The partial eclipse begins and you'll start to see Earth's dark shadow taking a "bite" out of the Moon.

🔴 12:12 AM — MAXIMUM ECLIPSE! About 96% of the Moon will be covered by Earth's darkest shadow, and the Moon may take on a beautiful reddish-orange color — often called a "Blood Moon."

🌕 1:51 AM — The partial eclipse ends.

✨ BEST TIME TO WATCH: Around midnight, especially from 11:30 PM–12:30 AM, when the eclipse will be at its most dramatic.

📍 Cincinnati & NKY: The entire eclipse is visible from our area, weather permitting! At maximum eclipse, the Moon will be about 37° above the southern sky, so find a spot with a clear view toward the south/southeast.

🔭 The best part? You don't need a telescope! A lunar eclipse is completely safe to view with your eyes. Binoculars or a telescope can make the details even more impressive.

So grab a blanket, head outside, and LOOK UP! 🌌

And if you're awake at 12:12 AM… send us your eclipse photos! 📸🌙

08/25/2026

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! Halloween is coming to the Planetarium! 👻

Join us for a family-friendly Halloween adventure under the stars!

Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a spooky (but family-friendly!) adventure through the stars!

🎟️ Tickets and full details coming soon!

08/04/2026

We’re having a blast with our Pre-K explorers today in Drake’s Portable Planetarium! 🌟

Our young astronauts are discovering the wonders of the night sky as they learn about the Big Dipper, find the North Star, and even take an exciting virtual trip to the Moon. 🚀🌙

Hands-on STEM learning starts early, and there’s nothing better than seeing their curiosity and excitement come to life!

08/01/2026

🌟 Plan Your 2026–2027 Adventures: Grant Funding Awaits! 🌟 - https://mailchi.mp/0ca60e13bb2a/plan-your-20262027-adventures-grant-funding-awaits

07/29/2026

🎉 This afternoon’s planetarium show is officially SOLD OUT! 🌟

We can’t wait to welcome everyone later today for an out-of-this-world adventure. Thank you all for your incredible support—we’re so grateful!

We hope to offer more public shows in the future, so stay tuned. See you soon! 🚀✨

07/16/2026

Drake Planetarium summer fun 🤩

04/21/2026

As curriculum partners, we help districts bring NGSS-aligned, inquiry-based learning to life under the dome. At Drake Planetarium we use immersive visuals to model scale, motion, and phenomena so students build deep conceptual understanding -- think scaling the solar system on the dome or tracing orbital motion in real time. Inspired by Dr. Frank Drake’s legacy, our programs combine hands-on investigation with trusted science to support classroom goals for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana schools. Ready to plan a standards-driven field trip for your students? Learn more and book a visit: www.drakeplanetarium.org 🔭✨

04/15/2026

🚀 Summer adventure starts here!

Drake Planetarium’s Summer Camps kick off June 8th, 2026—featuring robotics, space camp, battle bots, dinosaurs, and so much more! 🌌🦖🤖

Packed with hands-on STEM fun, creativity, and unforgettable experiences your kids will love.

Spots fill fast—sign up today!
👉 www.drakeplanetarium.org/summercamp