Someone is eating up the sun: A heavenly family experience at the Augsburg planetarium

When the sun suddenly disappears

A little piece of sun is missing, right in the middle of the bright day. In the child-friendly planetarium show Someone is eating up the sun, this mysterious event transforms into an exciting stage experience for young explorers. On November 28, 2026, the journey in the Augsburg planetarium takes place under the large dome and right into the mystery of a solar eclipse.

A story from the farm and the sky

Everything begins quite ordinarily on the farm. The animals go about their daily activities until the hen notices that a piece of the sun is missing and it suddenly gets darker. She excitedly reports her observation to the other animals. Together, they watch as more and more of the sun disappears.

Only the old, wise turtle brings order to the excitement: The animals are experiencing a rare solar eclipse. The dramaturgy connects a familiar animal story with a fascinating astronomical phenomenon, making scientific connections immediately understandable for children.

Animated images under the planetarium dome

The production does not rely on a fully animated 360-degree film. Instead, an animated picture story unfolds in the moving sky of the planetarium dome. This creates a calm, comprehensible visual language that is particularly tailored to younger children.

Lighting, dome projection, and acoustics create a special theater atmosphere: the familiar farm appears in an unusual environment, while the view simultaneously opens up to the movements in the sky. The acting of the narrated characters combines with the technical stage art of the planetarium to create a sensory family experience.

Science that inspires wonder

The show is aimed at children aged five and up. The S-Planetarium recommends planetarium visits generally from age four and deliberately designs this program to be age-appropriate. The simple narrative structure, the animated picture story, and the cosmic backdrop give young guests room for questions, excitement, and their own observations.

This creates a successful connection between children's programming, theater experience, and astronomy. The audience reaction begins with the central question: Who is eating up the sun? In the end, there is the realization that behind the mysterious darkening lies a fascinating natural event.

A family afternoon with cosmic magic

The performance begins on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Augsburg planetarium. The regular duration of public planetarium programs is usually about 60 to 70 minutes. The venue has around 70 seats and two wheelchair spaces in the dome and is accessible.

The planetarium is located in the Natural History Museum Augsburg. The visitor entrance is at Ludwigstraße 14 at the corner of Grottenau. Parking facilities are provided by the Ludwigstraße parking garage and the Augusta garage with direct access to the planetarium.

Conclusion: A sky full of questions

Someone is eating up the sun turns an astronomical process into a lively story about curiosity, observation, and shared wonder. Families can expect a heartfelt stage experience with animals, light, moving images, and a great natural wonder. Those who want to spark children's enthusiasm for theater, planetarium, and astronomy will experience an unusual afternoon under the starry sky.

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