Metro Parks and RASC Vancouver are hosting an event to watch the 2012 Perseid meteor shower. The moon won't rise until the early morning hours, so the skies should be nice and dark with lots of meteors!

Here is a copy of the announcement from the Metro Parks website (http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/calendar/Lists/Calendar/DispForm.aspx?ID=2126):

Meteor Shower Watch
Saturday, August 11, 8 pm~11 pm

Aldergrove Lake Regional Park

The gates will be locked at 11 pm, however anyone who is already in the park is welcome to camp overnight until 10 am Sunday. Vehicles will be able to depart the park but not enter after 11 pm.

A dazzling display of shooting stars awaits you at the annual Perseid meteor shower. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will have telescopes available to help you view the stars and planets. Listen to stories and songs around the campfire and make a wish upon a star. Bring the whole family and camp overnight. Event will be cancelled if there is complete cloud cover. Phone to confirm. Campers must arrive between 5 and 8 pm. Event activities run from 8 to 11 pm. $2/person. Registration not required. Meet at the Aldergrove Bowl entrance on Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford. Information: 604-530-4983

Harvey Dueck

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