The Perseids spectacle marks the summer with its prolific parade of meteors crossing the sky. The Earth is crossed in its orbit with the remains left in its path by the Swift-Tuttle comet and these small particles collide with the atmosphere at speeds reaching 200 km/h and temperatures of more than 1000 ºC.
And this astronomical phenomenon that is generated to the eyes of us, humble terrestrial spectators, is called the Perseid shower, also popularly known in Spain as the Tears of San Lorenzo because of the proximity of its peak of activity to August 10, the day of the feast of the martyr.
When can we see the Perseids in Seville?
Although this 2025 they will reach their maximum splendor on August 12 at 2200 hours, they can be observed until the end of the month.
The highest visibility days of this popular meteor shower, however, will occur between August 11 and 13.
However, this year the moon will be very bright and will make it difficult to see, so it is best to observe the sky after sunset.
The wide time range of the Perseids show, visible throughout the northern hemisphere, has made it one of the best known and most popular phenomena, according to the Astronomy Department of the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
Where to see the St. Lawrence shower?
If someone wants to see this magical night, they can do so from the Astronomical Observatory of the Castillo de las Guardas, a center that has two telescopes of 310 and 255 mm in diameter to see this phenomenon up close.
On the other hand, there are certain areas called Starlight Reserves, which are committed to the defense of the night sky and facilitate the contemplation of the stars, either for scientific, natural or cultural reasons.
In any case, the National Astronomical Observatory recommends to be located in a point where the sky is completely dark (in the opposite direction to the moon), without light and far from areas affected by light pollution, buildings and trees in order to maximize the field of view.
Beyond Seville and its province, there are several areas of Andalusia that stand out for offering clear skies and visual experiences for astronomy enthusiasts.
The Valley of Los Pedroches, Sierra Morena, the Sierra Sur de Jaén, the Sierra de Cádiz or the iconic village of Fuente Tójar as a key place.