Conrad Harland is the country's top astronomer in the year 2035, and he alone has access to the most powerful observatory in the world. One night both he and his co-worker Michelle Quinton discover a catastrophic event on the horizon that is sure to bring the end the universe. And with them having the most powerful view into the stars, nobody else will see it coming until it's too late. The two are conflicted as they try to come to terms with the fate of humanity, while also trying to not let the grim truth get out.