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Shooting star wedding: The Perseids light up the sky over Saxony-Anhalt!
Experience the Perseid shooting stars on August 12th & 13th, 2025 in Burgenlandkreis – tips for the best observation.
Shooting star wedding: The Perseids light up the sky over Saxony-Anhalt!
The shooting star season has begun! In August, the Perseid meteor shower lights up the night sky. This year there is a particularly exciting spectacle ahead, as the peak of the Perseids is expected on the night of August 12th to 13th, 2025. With up to 100 meteors per hour, the show could be an unforgettable experience if the conditions are right. Loud People's voice More than three to four shooting stars can already be observed per hour, which only increases the anticipation.
But not everything goes according to plan. The full moon on August 9th could affect the visibility of the fainter meteors on August 12th as it rises around 10:00 p.m. These conditions make it important to find a dark place away from light sources in good time in order to have the best chance of fully enjoying the show. When observing, astronomy experts such as Björn Voss, director of the Hamburg Planetarium, recommend using the evening and early night hours, as this is when the Perseid activity is highest.
Special events and observation opportunities
Another highlight awaits visitors on August 13th from 6 p.m. in the upper castle of Giebichenstein Castle. A picnic under the stars will include a lecture, followed by observation of the Perseids. The “Long Night of Shooting Stars”, which will take place on August 9th in the “Arche Nebra” visitor center, also offers information and viewing opportunities to get to know comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle better, whose dust particles generate the meteor shower.
Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle
The origin of the Perseids lies in Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862 by astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle. It takes the comet an impressive 133 years to orbit the sun, and its last approach took place in 1992. The next one will take place in 2125. These dust and rock particles, which burn up as they enter the Earth's atmosphere, create the glowing streaks in the sky. These dreamlike plays of light can only be observed to a limited extent because the full moon influences the field of vision NASA Science explained.
Hobby astronomers and night owls can look forward to a wonderful spectacle. Visibility is particularly best after midnight as the Perseid radiant is higher. But the same applies here: sometimes you need patience and the right weather. Clouds and light pollution in cities can significantly reduce visibility, so many observatories and astronomy clubs even offer live streams of the Perseids to give everyone the opportunity to take part in the celestial spectacle BR knowledge.
So let's summarize: August not only brings summer warmth, but also the chance to decorate the night with sparkling meteors. Pack the blankets and drinks, find a quiet place - the night sky has a lot to offer, and maybe even seeing a shooting star will make your wish come true!