Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing

Park visitors who are prepared for possible cold temperatures and a 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 can often show up 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 star field 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 Virginia State Park parking fees apply. The only access to High Bridge for this event is by way of Camp Paradise.

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