Perseid meteor shower viewing at Fort Klamath

A viewing of the Perseid meteor shower will be offered Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Fort Klamath Museum on Highway 62. Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Viewing conditions for the meteor shower on Aug. 11 will be best from midnight into the early hours of Monday. Overnight camping is not allowed at the Fort Klamath Museum, but visitors are allowed to stay as late as they want to view meteors.

Participants should bring insect repellent, and clothing or blankets to stay warm. Temperatures at Fort Klamath are typically much cooler than in Klamath Falls.

For the best viewing experience, participants should plan to lie on the ground, or sit in a reclining lawn chair.

Those planning to attend are asked to arrive before nightfall to find a parking space at the museum. Those arriving after dark are asked to turn off headlights upon entering the parking lot to avoid shining light on those already on the grounds.

For more information contact the museum at (541) 882-1000.