Perseid Meteor Shower Pajama Party in Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astrological Association will host a Perseid Pajama Party at Cascade Township Park on August 12 and 13.

This year's Perseid Meteor Shower will occur as the moon is in a new phase, making it a great year to view the meteor shower.

The Perseid Pajama Party will take place August 12 and 13 from 11:00PM - 3:00AM at Cascade Township Park. The Perseid meteors are usually more numerous after midnight when the constellation Perseus climbs in the sky.

Grand Rapids Amateur Astrological Association members will conduct sky talks and oversee telescopes for the viewing of Saturn and other objects.

Participants may come and go throughout the event. Parking is located on the grounds. The event is free and open to the public.

Sleeping bags, blankets and warm clothing are recommended for the evening. Space will be available for lawn chairs and picnicking. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

The Pajama Party will be held only if the sky is clear.