Perseid Meteor Showers,

Note the time!
The Perseid Meteor Showers are created when the earth passes through the tail of the Swift-Tuttle comet. The stream of debris from the comet consists of particles ejected by the comet as it travels on its 133-year orbit. This year, there will be a new moon at the same time, meaning skies will be completely dark for us, if we are away from city light.
Earlier in the day on Wednesday, August 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across a broad swath of Virginia.
Under clear, dark skies, we will see up to 100 meteors or more an hour.
We will start at 11:30 PM(!) at Denny's, 7214 Richmond Highway,
Alexandria, VA 22306 for late snack/dinner and then head over to a George Washington Memorial Parkway Potomac River overlook for a light-free experience. Dress for the weather. Bring a lawn chair. Maybe a blanket. Telescopes and binoculars are not necessary, but will enhance the view.