Halloween show set at planetarium

The planetarium at Williamsville North High School, 1595 Hopkins Road, will be showing a Halloween Show at 6 and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. The show features Holly, a student witch, and Jack, a pumpkin comedian, who explore Halloween history and traditions, the fall and winter constellations and the phases of the moon. Participants help Holly with her spells by singing along. This show is intended for early elementary age students.

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, from after school to sunset, Mercury will be visible as it passes directly in front of the sun as viewed from Earth. Special telescopes with solar filters will be set up outside the planetarium for observations of the disc of Mercury and any other visible solar features. Anyone interested is invited to stop in and use a telescope. This event is weather permitting.

In addition, mark your calendar for planetarium shows throughout the year:

 Monday, Nov. 27 - The Star Gazer

 Thursday, Dec. 21 - Season of Light

 Friday, Jan. 12 - Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico

 Monday, Feb. 26 - Dawn of Astronomy

 Monday, March 19 - March Moon Madness

 Monday, April 23 - Endless Horizons

 Tuesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 24 - The return of the Laser System

Times will be announced at a date closer to each program. For more information, visit www.williamsvillek12.org/planetarium or call 626-8523.