1. Choose the right night
Meteor shower occurs cyclically, and astronomers usually know in advance what the busiest nights will be. Specifically, the Perseid meteor shower, also called ‘Saint Lawrence’s tears’, can be enjoyed with special intensity at dawn from August 12 to 13, with about a hundred meteors per hour.
In addition, a clear and dark sky is also essential to favor night observation. Better if there are no clouds on a new moon.
2. Escape from light pollution
The next thing is to find the right place from which to observe. It is essential to get away from urban centers, whose light pollution makes it difficult to see the stars.
We recommend that you go to an area on the outskirts of the city, preferably at a certain altitude. In this gallery we leave you some ideas.
3. Be patient
Meteor shower is not a phenomenon that can be observed immediately. Despite the fact that on the busiest night up to a hundred meteors can be glimpsed per hour, it is necessary to stay for several minutes with your eyes fixed on the celestial vault to capture some.
4. Make yourself comfortable
Even during summer nights, temperatures can drop slightly. Therefore, to properly enjoy the meteor shower, it is advisable to bring something warm. In addition, taking into account that we are going to spend a considerable time looking at the sky, it is advisable to provide a blanket to sit or lie down. A hot drink is also a good option to attend our astronomical phenomenon.
5. Choose a good photographic equipment
If you intend to photograph the event, you need to choose equipment prepared to take snapshots in the dark. If you have a camera, we give you three tips: place your camera on a tripod, adjust the ISO to the maximum and choose a wide-angle lens.
However, it is well worth enjoying the show live without any objectives involved.
6. Enjoy the meteor shower at home
If you do not have the possibility of traveling to see the meteor shower in person, you can also stay at home and enjoy the live broadcast that sky-live.tv will do from the Teide Observatory.
