The Analemma Society and Fairfax County Park Authority are inviting the public to Observatory Park at Turner Farm to witness the annual Perseid meteor shower on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the next day.
“The Perseid showers are among the most plentiful showers, with upward of 100 meteors per hour,” organizers said. “Come prepared to enjoy the shooting stars with your unaided eyes, lounging on a lawn chair or blanket under the night sky.”
The event is weather-dependent and will be canceled in the event of rain. No registration necessary, but large groups should contact the Analemma Society in advance to coordinate. See the Analemma Society Website at https://www.analemma.org for details.
Turner Farm Park Observatory is located at 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls. For information, see the Website at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm.
