Event

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower and Star Stories

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time:

9:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Description

See the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower by the dark of night, chucks of space debris from Halley’s Comet. Explore nearby constellations and hear stories of the stars. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

 

Meet at Burnwood Day Use Area across Route 19 from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing (meet at the shelter on the right next to the Burnwood Trail)

Reservation or Registration: Yes