Spot a Falling Star: Perseid Meteor Shower and Skywatching at the Beach

Come join us at Fernandina's North Beach Park for a late night adventure to welcome the Perseid Meteor Showers. The August 13th is the peak for this year as the Earth passes through the densest and dustiest area of incoming meteors. The moon will only be 10% illuminated, which is prime. We’re hoping for a clear dark sky to view the Perseids which are one of the most popular meteor showers of the year (more background below.)

Please be prompt. We will be meeting under the gazebo at 9:15pm. We need to gather Sierra Club required Participant Agreements and give a safety talk before going down to the beach promptly at 9:30pm.

The group will stay together for safety and camaraderie.

Restrooms
There are no restrooms available.

What to Bring
Bring your beach chair or blanket, water, and bug spray.

What Not to Bring

• No alcohol is allowed on City of Fernandina Beach beaches.
• Help the environment by bringing your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle.

More on Perseid Meteor Showers
The Perseids are caused by Earth passing through debris- bits of ice and rock- left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle which last passed close to the Earth in 1992. If you see a meteor, you're actually seeing pieces of comet debris heat up as they enter the atmosphere and burn up in a bright burst of light. They streak a vivid path across the sky as they travel at 37 miles per second (according to NASA).