Moon Madness

Why should planets get all the attention? Learn about the massive collision that made our moon, Mars’ tiny moons and their tragic fates, the volcanos of Io, the possible life hidden below the ices of Europa, the massive Ganymede, the completely alien oceans and lakes of Titan, the geysers of Enceladus, the death star lookalike Mimas, the two faces of Iapetus, and more. We will also discuss how moons are formed, the processes that shape them, how we explore them, and any other moon-related questions you may have.

Content generally covers Earth’s Moon, Mars’ moons, Jupiter’s large moons, and Saturn’s large moons. Smaller moons of Jupiter and Saturn as well as the moons of Uranus, Neptune, or any other objects—such as dwarf planets or asteroids—can also be covered upon request.

All ticket sales are final. Please use our Directions page for information on parking and getting to the planetarium.

A note that this show is not specifically designed for kids - if you are interested in a show designed for a younger audience, please consider our Introductory Astronomy for Kids options (typically on the first Wednesday or the third Saturday of each month).