Community Observatory

Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing

Wednesday, August 12 - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Event

The Perseid Meteor Shower could be great this year. It will be dark because there will be no Moon to interfere, We should be able to see a meteor about every 1 to 2 minutes.

Date: Wednesday, August 12 - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pacific

Location: Community Observatory
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

 

Location Details

Community Observatory
Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory Website

Notes:
On the campus of Folsom Lake College at the El Dorado Center