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Geminid Meteor Shower Night Program
Where
High Bridge Trail State Park, 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966.
Camp Paradise- 1466 Camp Paradise Rd. Rice VA 23966
When
Dec. 14, 2021. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Park visitors who are prepared for a cold and hopefully clear evening on High Bridge will have an opportunity to see shooting stars associated with the annual Geminid meteor shower over the Appomattox River valley. In past years, this program has yielded impressive displays of meteors as the Earth makes its annual run through a debris field left behind by an asteroid. Unlike many other showers, the Geminids often make a good show in the early evening.
High Bridge Trail State Park's astronomy events are held near the center of High Bridge where the view of the sky is unobstructed. When walking onto the bridge structure, visitors should turn off any flashlights that do not employ a red filter. The event is free, but State Park parking fees apply. The only access to High Bridge for this event is by way of Camp Paradise at 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-480-5835
Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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