Of all the astronomical events of the year, the Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated. It is a meteor shower produced by the friction in the atmosphere of the dust particles of Comet Swift-Tuttle, whose trajectory meets that of the Earth every year as it passes around the Sun. Its birth occurs in the constellation of Perseus, and hence its name.
This meeting provokes what on Earth we call a Meteor Shower, a true sight to behold that will delight astronomy fans.
The so-called tears of San Lorenzo do not need a telescope, but can be seen with the naked eye. Of course, not any place is suitable for this observation, and not just any circumstance. If you want to enjoy the rain of stars, it is necessary to get away from the lights of the city, among other tips that we detail in this article.
In 2021, the Perseids can be observed from July 17 to August 24. However, the busiest night occurs on the night from 12 to 13. It is during this morning when you can enjoy the meteor shower with greater intensity.
If you live in Spain, we give you some ideas of places you can go to enjoy the Perseids (or any other astronomical event). Don't miss the chance to go to one of these places! If this is not possible, you can also enjoy the live broadcast by sky-live.tv from the Teide Observatory.
