Perseid Meteor Shower Tour
Sun, Aug 11
|Four Corners Algonquin
The Perseids meteor shower occurs annually in August when the Earth passes through the densest layer of debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. Led by astronomer, outdoor enthusiast, videographer and University of Toronto Physics and Astronomy graduate Caroline Elkhoury.
Time & Location
Aug 11, 2024, 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Four Corners Algonquin, 29924 ON-60, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0, Canada
About the event
The Perseids meteor shower occurs annually in August when the Earth passes through the densest layer of debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. As these tiny particles about the size of a grain of sand enter the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up, creating bright streaks across the sky known as meteors or shooting stars. The Perseids tend to produce a high rate of meteors, sometimes up to 100 per hour under ideal conditions. They are also known for their bright and fast-moving meteors, making them a favorite. Meteors can be visible throughout the summer months. The peak occurs around the 12th/13th of August each year.
This two hour stargazing event introduces novice and enthusiast stargazers to the Perseids Meteor Shower through naked-eye observation, the use of telescopes and personal cell phone photography.
Led by astronomer, outdoor enthusiast, videographer and University of Toronto Physics and Astronomy graduate Caroline Elkhoury. An internship at ASTRON in…