"Stargazers Unite: Shenandoah Night Sky Festival Aligns with Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower"

Stargazers gathered at Shenandoah National Park's Night Sky Festival to witness the Perseid meteor shower. The festival, which coincided with the peak of the Perseids, featured ranger-led star parties and talks by experts on various astronomical topics. Visitors enjoyed a slide show on the history of stargazing before heading out to designated viewing areas. Despite occasional clouds and flashlight mishaps, attendees were treated to a spectacular display of shooting stars, with some capturing the event through astrophotography.