Firefly 2+ How to Charge

A little country, ice creaming, BBQing, firefly catching and kitchen dancing. That’s a good weekend. | Erin McElroy

Experience the magic of a firefly meteor shower with this glowing science mini experiment. Crush vitamin B2 tablets and sprinkle the powder onto paper to mimic stardust. Place a glass of water nearby, shine a bright light, then turn off the lights—and watch as the scene transforms into a sparkling display of glowing trails, just like fireflies or falling meteors. It’s a simple, beautiful reaction that feels like catching stardust in a jar. A must-try visual experiment that's both relaxing and en