A meteor shower is an increase in the number of meteors or “shooting stars” that streak through the night sky and most meteor showers are caused by comets. As a comet orbits the Sun it sheds an icy, dusty debris stream in its orbit. If Earth travels through this stream, we will see a meteor shower. If one traces the path of each shower, the meteors appear to “rain” into the sky from the same region.

Coming from the region of the constellation Perseus, a show of falling stars will be visible for viewing, with the peak being in August. Join others on the “Bridge” in the early morning darkness at 4 a.m. on Thursday, as this meteor shower falls from the sky over the Kinzua Bridge.

No prior sign-up is needed, just come prepared with bug spray, proper shoes and apparel and a mask. For everyone to keep their eyes adjusted to the dark, bring a flashlight with a red lens or use red cellophane over a regular flashlight. A lightweight folding chair would be great to have as well.

If it is raining, the program will be cancelled. If unsure about the weather, call the park office the day before to check weather status at (814) 778-5467.

For more information, contact the Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex Office at (814) 778-5467 or e-mail kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.