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Perseid meteor shower peak

When:
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Additional Info:
Category:
Astronomical Event
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Places to watch for meteors:
French Creek State Park: Straddling the border of Chester and Berks Counties, it has long been a popular destination for sky enthusiasts, and it stays open at night. The skywatch crowd typically gathers at the Hopewell Lake parking lot. Park phone number, 610-582-9680.

Nockamixon State Park: The Bucks-Mont Astronomy Club is hosting a Perseid viewing party at the Tohickon Boat Launch from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the park, located in the Quakertown area of Bucks County. “While we are waiting for full darkness ... we will be presenting a program on meteor showers and also the upcoming solar eclipses,” said the club’s Dwight Dulsky. Park phone number, 215-529-7300.

Bass River State Forest: Volunteer Wayne Vogel will lead a Perseid watch starting at 11 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Absegami parking area at the facility, in Hammonton, N.J. Organizers recommend bringing a chair and binoculars. Contact 609-296-1114 or email  Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov.

Wharton State Forest: The Batsto park is also popular among night-sky fans. The West Jersey Astronomical Society will convene a Perseid event starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Telescopes will be set up in the field adjacent to the Batsto Visitor Center parking lot. Contact 609-561-0024.