Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing

12/14/2024 | Roaring River State Park | Cassville, MO

Join us to witness the Geminid meteor shower, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year! Dress warmly for a night of meteor viewing and stargazing, and come learn more about this cosmic spectacle. We will have warm beverages for you to enjoy.

This event will take place in the gravel parking lot at Roaring River Conservation Area. To get to the conservation area from Roaring River State Park, follow Highway F east toward Eagle Rock; the conservation area lot is on the right, just past the park boundaries.

Seating is not provided in the parking lot, and restrooms are not available at the conservation area. Anyone wanting to sit down during the event should bring a lawn chair or blanket, and everyone is encouraged to dress warmly.

This come-and-go-style event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. In the event of heavy precipitation or thick cloud cover, the viewing will be canceled. Cancellation will be announced via the park's Facebook page and the Park and Site Status Map.

For more information about this event, call the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center at 417-847-3742.

Event time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Event location: Roaring River Conservation Area (GPS coordinates: 36.572637, -93.801099)

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Roaring River State Park is located at:

12716 Farm Road 2239, Cassville, MO | 417-847-2539

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs