Look up! It's Meteor Time!

A new moon in Northeast Ohio should pave the way for excellent viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower during our August 11 viewing party (as long as the clouds cooperate!) Lake Erie Nature & Science Center's Planetarium Director Jay Reynolds says the moonless sky will mean less light to wash out the so-called "shooting stars." Throughout August, programs in our Schuele Planetarium explore the science of meteors and their much larger (and scarier!) cousins, the asteroids. The highlight of the month will be Perseids Night on August 11, which starts with a 7 p.m. planetarium show and then moves outside for telescope viewing (weather permitting.) There will be live animals and refreshments as well. Grab a blanket, some binoculars and join us!