After Dark: Death and Life

Autumn is a season of transition. As vital summer gives way to a quieter, more dormant period, we witness falling leaves and shortening days. Traditions from around the globe like Día de Muertos (and even Halloween) reflect this time of change by recognizing death and the role it plays in the cycle of life. Join us tonight as we consider this seasonal transition and its cultural significance through the lenses of astronomy, agriculture, and thanatology - the study of death.