Can I watch the Perseid meteor shower at Observatory Park?

I am interested in seeing the Perseids meteor shower in August. How late is Observatory Park open on the 12th for the movie? If it's closed at a certain time, is there another safe place nearby to see the shower around 3-4 in the morning? I live in Columbus so not familiar with the area. Thanks.

Thanks for your question about observing the Perseid meteor shower at Observatory Park!

You’re in luck, as we actually host an overnight at Observatory Park every year just for this purpose! Registration for our Moths & Meteors Overnight Event on Friday, August 11, through Saturday, August 12, opens June 10 at 10 a.m. for Geauga County residents and June 17 at 10 a.m. for out-of-county folks like yourself. Click Programs & Events above on your given date/time and you will find the link to register.

Camping is not required to attend, but it is welcome. Guidelines are as follows: set up your site Friday anytime after 4 p.m., and all items must be removed the next morning by 9 AM. Tents only; no campers, trailers, generators, alcoholic beverages, grills or open fires, and pets must be leashed at all times.

If the overnight event date doesn’t work for you, however, Observatory Park is always open between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (including the night of “Singin’ in the Rain,” as you mentioned, on August 12), but you’re welcome to request a special use permit at this link to stay longer. Just scroll down to Special Uses for the online request form.

Hope you can make it out.

-Sandy Ward, Marketing Coordinator

Moths & Meteors Overnight Event

Friday, August 11, 9 PM – Saturday, August 12, 6 AM

Observatory Park

Nature’s Not to Be Missed

Bring a tent and spend the night enjoying the Perseid Meteor Shower and the night-flying moths attracted by our black light and mercury vapor lamps! NOTE: Only those who can show receipt of registration will be permitted entry. Best meteor viewing 1-3 AM. Naturalist on site from sunset to sunrise. Camping guidelines: Tents only. Set up Friday after 4 PM; must remove Saturday by 9 AM. No campers, trailers, generators, alcoholic beverages, grills or open fires. Pets must be leashed at all times. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Registration required.