Why Do We Have Meteor Showers? with Rod Cortright, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador

Schedule

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Headlands International Dark Sky Park | Mackinaw City, MI

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With the Perseid Meteor Shower around the corner, we will discuss the origins of meteor showers and why they occur on a regular basis throughout the year. This is a free event.
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park, The Headlands County Park, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States

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