Oregon's growing list of dark sky places makes it one of the most ideal states for stargazers. Oregon has seven dark sky places open to visitors including: Oregon Outback, eastern Lake County - International Dark Sky Sanctuary Prineville Reservoir State Park - International Dark Sky Park Cottonwood Canyon State Park - International Dark Sky Park

The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.

The annual alpha Capricornids, the Southern delta Aquariids and the Perseid meteor showers are all currently active