St. Louis Astronomical Society

Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing at JCO

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Event

Jefferson College will host Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing on Wednesday, August 12 starting at 8:30pm.

The public is welcome to join us at the Jefferson College Observatory site to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. 

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to recline back and look at the sky. Bring binoculars, cameras or telescopes if you wish.

The St Louis Astronomical Society will have telescopes there to view other objects in the night sky. 

 

 

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Central

Location: Jefferson College Observatory
9873 Farm Road
Hillsboro, MO 63050

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

 

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Location Details

Jefferson College Observatory
9873 Farm Road
Hillsboro, MO 63050
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Jefferson College Observatory

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