The astronomical phenomenon par excellence to observe is definitely the Perseids, it is the largest meteor shower of all due to the electrifying trails of light that it usually paints in the sky. This August 2022, the maximum peak of the meteor shower is very close to appearing in the celestial vault and you can follow the event completely live.
The Tears of Saint Lawrence
Also called the Tears of Saint Lawrence, the Perseids are by far the favorites of cosmos lovers. They are characterized by their abundant meteors that reach up to 100 flashes per hour, but they also have the brightest of all.
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They run annually from July 14 to September 1, but there is a special day where they reach their highest point, the perfect day to observe them. During 2022, the maximum peak of the Perseids will be between the night of August 12 and the early morning of August 13, but unfortunately the night show will intersect with the Super Sturgeon Moon, so we will not be able to observe it in its maximum splendor due to the illumination of the natural satellite.
However, even with the conditions not against us, the Perseids are so abundant that they will still leave us room to admire some meteors floating through the sky. Whether you decide to admire them live from a place completely away from light pollution or you decide to follow them live via broadcast, the Tears of San Lorenzo will provide you with an opportunity to reconnect with the cosmos.
How to see the Perseids live
The Sky-Live TV project is mainly dedicated to astronomical dissemination and, in collaboration with other institutes dedicated to the same objective, will be responsible for broadcasting the Perseids live. The live event will begin during the afternoon of August 12 and will extend into the early hours of the morning to admire the beauty of the shooting stars crossing the sky. You can follow the biggest meteor shower all year in the box below.