Lunar Alignment Event at Newark Mounds

Name: Piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah
Start: 2026-01-23T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-23T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Denison University

March 7, 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm

Witness the wonder of ancient astronomy during the Lunar Alignment at the Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio!

Notice: this information is for a past event.

Location:	Octagon Earthworks Newark, Ohio 43055
Ticket Info:	Free
Questions:	Samantha C. Smith Senior Arts Administrator smithsc@denison.edu 740-587-6680
Sponsor(s):	Denison Museum

Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks, Newark Ohio poster

Join a guided tour to explore the significance of this intricate lunar alignment, engineered by the Hopewell culture over 2,000 years ago, culminating in a breathtaking moonrise.

Meet at the Octagon Visitors Center or take advantage of free shuttles* from Denison University!
Tour begins at 11 a.m. at the Visitors Center.
Moonrise starts around noon, with peak visibility at 12:15 p.m.
Jeff Gill will provide insights on-site as the alignment unfolds.

*RSVP is required for the shuttle. Reserve your spot: Sign Up Here

This event is weather-dependent and may be canceled in case of inclement conditions.

This event is organized by The Ohio History Connection as part of Echoes of Ohio’s Indigenous Legacy: Bridging Past and Present, funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission.