Ready for a show? In just a couple days, it will be the prime time to watch the Perseid meteor shower.
The meteor shower should peak during the overnight hours of Sunday, Aug. 11 into early morning on Monday, Aug. 12. The shower happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, offering spectators across the globe the opportunity to see ~100 meteors per hour when the shower is at its peak.
Of course, this also means Nashvillians may need to drive away from the city neon. If you want a guided viewing, head out to Long Hunter State Park in the wee hours of Monday morning from 3:30 to 5:30 a.m. Registration is required and starts at $5. Pro tip: Bring a reclining lawn chair or blanket for this open sky view of the meteor shower.
