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Planet Parade Over Cranbrook
A planetary alignment, also known as a conjunction, happens when multiple planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth’s perspective.
If you missed this fascinating celestial phenomenon in January, now’s your chance to see Mercury joining Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus in a rare and spectacular planetary lineup!
In addition to the Planet Parade (pending clear skies over Cranbrook), we will offer an array of out-of-this-world experiences:
🔭 Get Up Close with Space: Peer through the powerful Cranbrook Observatory telescopes to view the aligned planets, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, and more.
💫 Discover Michigan Sky Tonight: Immerse yourself in an epic 360-degree planetarium adventure, where you’ll explore the mesmerizing planetary alignment and the awe-inspiring wonders of the night sky. Shows will run from 5:30 to 10:00pm—planetarium tickets sell out fast, so grab yours before they're gone!
💡 The Science of Archimedes: Unlock the genius of Archimedes at our new traveling exhibit for FREE.
🍿 Stellar Snacks: Grab a snack at our Reflections Café, including sandwiches, wraps, sweet treats, and a variety of hot and cold drinks for purchase from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
This event will run from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. From 5:00pm to 8:00pm, pre-registration is required and will be capped at 350 registrants. Pre-registrants are welcome to join us or stay for any part of the event's duration. From 8:00pm to 11:00pm, walk-ups are welcome. Due to capacity limits, walk-up admission and planetarium tickets are not guaranteed. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
Tickets are $21 for members and $25 for non-members. Planetarium tickets are available for an additional fee. Tickets are non-refundable. Free passes and reciprocal membership privileges are not valid for this event.
The galaxy is putting on a show—reserve your front-row seat!
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2908541-0
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