Perseid Meteor Shower & Star Party at the Environmental Learning Center

One of the brightest meteor showers, the Perseids, will occur this year in August. Made up of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus. At its peak, you might see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour, and the Environmental Learning Center is just the place to view this extraordinary cosmic event.

The ELC’s “Perseid Meteor Shower and Star Party” begins at 7:30 pm on Saturday, August 11, and will run until 10 pm. This year’s shower will be particularly spectacular because it coincides with the new moon, making the sky exceptionally dark for optimal viewing. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair, along with a pair of binoculars if you’d like. As the sky darkens, Adrian Palmer of the Brevard Astronomical Society will present on the Shuttle Era, and for the kids, there will be a Starry Story time and a space-themed craft. Maps of the night sky will be provided, and from 8 – 10 pm there will be star and planet viewing using high-powered telescopes courtesy of the Brevard Astronomical Society. Contact us for more information.