Shooting Stars watch party!
Aug 16 (watch Facebook page for updates on weather)
Come watch shooting stars and be amazed by the Perseid Meteor Showers in the wonderfully dark sky at Yellow River State Forest!
PLEASE BRING A BLANKET OR CHAIRS, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks if you wish, and meet between 8:30 and 9:00 pm at the old red barn at 952 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry IA (this is the site of the barn/ windmill on the end of State Forest Rd nearest to the Lansing/ Harpers Road.) We ask everyone to try to be there no later than 9 pm so we can all be settled in and we don’t have to worry about headlights ruining night vision and vehicles moving around. We will help direct you where to park.
The party will wrap up about 10:30 p.m. but individuals are welcome to stay later.
This is a great spot for star-gazing anytime and open to the public 24/7. Yellow River State Forest is known for it's dark skies!
There are no restrooms at this site. Sorry for any inconvenience.
MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OF WHERE EVENT IS LOCATED:: If you are coming from Highway 76 onto State Forest Road you will travel about 5.8 miles and the red barn and windmill will be on your left.
If you are coming from the Lansing Harpers Rd onto State Forest Road, the red barn/ windmill will be about a half mile down the road on the right.
This program is sponsored by Friends of Yellow River State Forest.
We can’t guarantee what all you will see that night, but the Perseid Meteor showers rarely disappoint.
You don't need to RSVP, but if you would please click "going" if you are going to attend that would help us plan.
If you bring a flashlight or use your phone light, red cellophane is recommended to help keep your night vision at its peak.
We also encourage the downloading of Sky Map or other night sky apps to your phone, to help learn star names and constellations.
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