Mammoth Cave National Park will host an evening Star Party for the Perseids Meteor Shower from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday.

Park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky, provide telescopes to view a first quarter moon and deep sky objects and distribute Junior Ranger Night Explorer books during the meteor shower.

The event will begin at the outdoor amphitheater near the camp store with an evening program about the importance of the night sky environment to plants, animals and humans, as well as the dangers of light pollution. The group will then move to the bus loop of the visitors center where several telescopes will be available.

Park rangers and volunteers from Western Kentucky University’s Hilltopper Astronomy Club will be on hand to answer questions.

Participants may wish to bring blankets or chairs.