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Geminids Meteor Shower viewing. Lucky Fri 13th (must register) - 7:00pm

Date and Time

Friday, December 13, 2024, 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

Location

McKaig Nature Education Center
889 Croton Rd
Wayne, PA  19087
USA
484 580-9474

Event Contact(s)

Park Ranger
484-580-9474 (p)

Category

Family Fun

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full

Capacity

Event is full - Waitlist available

About this event




The Geminid meteor shower is expecting to peak during the afternoon of Friday Dec. 13 at McKaig Nature Center.

According to NASA, the Geminids are recognized as the "best and most reliable annual meteor showers." You can anticipate a starry night because they often exhibit 50 or more meteors per hour near their peak. A waxing gibbous moon will stand above the horizon and may dim the meteor streaks a bit. Meteors derive from leftover asteroid bits and particles and leave a dusty trail behind when they come around the sun. 

Meet at the Roberts Elementary School parking lot.  At 7:05 we will drive to our optimal viewing destination on a property adjacent to the Nature Center.

*$5 per person donation to McKaig Nature Center requested.

Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.

Be sure to arrive early! There is plenty of parking in the Robert's Elementary School parking lot.

Please bring your own flashlight (thou we won't use it), water bottle (reusable is best!) and comfortable, sturdy shoes or boots. Depending on the season, you may want to bring extra layers, sunscreen, and/or bug spray. If you're bringing a pup, please bring bags to clean up after them. 

Looking forward to meeting you at the Croton Road trailhead by Roberts Elementary School.