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Join us at Wye Marsh for stargazing, counting comets, and learning all about astronomy during the Perseid Meteor Shower! The Perseid Meteor Shower is known for its stunning fireballs and bright meteors. Many burn intensively with bright, persistent...

Join us at Wye Marsh for stargazing, counting comets, and learning all about astronomy during the Perseid Meteor Shower! The Perseid Meteor Shower is known for its stunning fireballs and bright meteors. Many burn intensively with bright, persistent trails! Enjoy a memorable night on the boardwalk under a blanket of stars and watch the annual meteor shower erupt during this time of maximum meteor activity. Learn the moon, planets, constellations, star clusters and nebula, and then count shooting stars racing across the Earth’s atmosphere at the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower! Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre When: Friday, August 12, 2022 (Rain Date is Saturday, August 13, 2022) from 11:00pm- 2:00am. How much: $55.00 per participant. Who: Ages 13+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. What to bring: Please bring your portable chair and binoculars, and pick your spot on the boardwalk. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.wyemarsh.com/marsh-by-meteor