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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/02/2026 and 01/02/2027
(25) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Staunton River State Park
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Jan. 5, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Quadrantids meteor shower is an above average meteor shower with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak.
Jan. 17, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Feb. 14, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
March 3, 2026. 3:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth's dark shadow, or umbra.
March 16, 2026 12:00 p.m. - March 22, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Spring 2025 installment of the Staunton River Star Party will be sponsored by CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) and hosted at Staunton River State Park.
March 20, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Join us for a public viewing night during the Spring Staunton River Star Party.
April 16, 2026 12:00 a.m. - April 25, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Lyrids meteor shower is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
April 18, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
April 19, 2026 12:00 a.m. - May 28, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Eta Aquarids is an above average meteor shower capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.
May 16, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
June 13, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
July 11, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
July 12, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Aug. 23, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Delta Aquarids meteor shower is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
July 17, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Aug. 24, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Perseids meteor shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.
Aug. 15, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Sept. 12, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Oct. 2, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Nov. 7, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Orionids meteor shower is an average meteor shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
Oct. 5, 2026 12:00 p.m. - Oct. 11, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Fall 2026 installment of the Staunton River Star Party will be sponsored by CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) and hosted at Staunton River State Park.
Oct. 6, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Oct. 10, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Draconids meteor shower is a minor meteor shower that produces only about 10 meteors per hour.
Oct. 9, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Join us for a public viewing night during the Fall Staunton River Star Party.
Nov. 6, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Nov. 30, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Leonids meteor shower is an average meteor shower producing up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak.
Nov. 7, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Dec. 7, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 17, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Geminids meteor shower is considered by many to be the best of the year, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.
Sept. 7, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 10, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour.
Dec. 17, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 25, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Ursids meteor shower is a minor meteor shower producing 5-10 meteors per hour at its peak.
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