Make a wish – night of shooting stars

The coming star schooting and meteor showers promise to captivate not just budding astronomers out there, but all who enjoy gazing up at the night sky – romancing couples included! Make a wish and let your dreams come true… But when can you expect these magic moments? We’ve checked!

The falling stars are a phenomenon you shouldn’t miss, so let our meteor shower calendar be your guide. You don’t need to be a professional astronomer to admire these celestial events as they’re all visible to the naked eye.

However, it’s worth considering a few tips, such as choosing the right location and reducing any light pollution. Consider this extraordinary phenomenon an excellent pretext for a date or a gathering with friends.

Watching meteor showers together is a perfect time to contemplate our future, plans, and goals. Many people believe that witnessing a falling star is also enough to make a wish, so with this in mind, you’ll need to plan ahead and know when they’re expected so as to enjoy an astronomical picnic under the open sky.

 Shooting Stars 2023

•  August 12 – Perseids
• October 8 – Draconids
• October 21 – Orionids
• November 5 – Taurids
• November 12 – Northern Taurids
• November 18 – Leonids
• December 14 – Geminids
• December 23 – Ursids

Night of Shooting Stars near the Copernicus Science Centre

The nearest opportunity to admire this incredible phenomena comes on August 12th. On this occasion, the Copernicus Science Centre will turn off all illuminations of the facility, planetarium, nearby bridges, and other buildings in the vicinity. All of this is to allow you to lay down on a blanket or a lounger and gaze at as much of the sky as possible. Of course, this will take place on the green space between the Copernicus Science Centre and the Copernican Revolution Workshop.

Admission is free, and the event starts at 9:00 p.m. However, we recommend arriving a bit earlier so not to miss anything and secure the best spots.