MAP. Night of the stars: the Perseids will light up the sky this weekend, here are our tips for observing them well

This weekend, from August 9 to 11, 2024, shooting stars will light up the sky, here are some tips for being able to witness this celestial spectacle.

This weekend, August 9-11, you'll have a good chance of seeing shooting stars. Starting tonight, dozens of them per hour will cross the sky. “A magical moment”, promises Clément Plantureux, co-organizer of the event La Nuit des étoiles 2024.

This event, organized by the French Astronomy Association (Afa), will be held during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. 

Avoid your cell phone

To hope to see a shooting star, you need a clear, cloudless sky and without light pollution. It is advisable to watch in an unlit area and avoid using your mobile phone so that your eyes can get used to the darkness.

The phenomenon can be observed throughout the night, but it will be easier between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., according to France Bleu. Indeed, the moon will have set and will release its light into the night. The area to be observed is located in the northeast of the sky, in the constellation Perseus.

"The Quest for Origins"

The theme of The Night of the Stars 2024 is "the quest for origins", 550 events planned in France, involving 350 clubs, associations and local authorities will allow everyone to discover more about questions such as "How was the life ?" and "Where does the Earth come from ?".

Thanks to this map, you will find all the events around you, starting August 10.