# Halloween: Celestial Origins — RVCC Planetarium

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
- Where: RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Status: Ended (last date Sat, Oct 31).
- Organizer: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
- Official page: https://www.raritanval.edu/event/halloween-celestial-origins/2026-10-31/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Learn how Halloween is an astronomical "cross-quarter day," then tour the planets, constellations and stars visible on Halloween night.

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