August nights in Aragon They have something unique. Among popular festivals, escapes to the mountains and infinite sunsets, there is a magical moment that every year unites thousands of people under the same sky: the rain of persistent stars. This 2025, the show will reach its peak on the night of August 12 to 13, and can be enjoyed from Saragossa and much of the Aragonese territory if the sky accompanies.
This astronomical phenomenon, also known as the “tears of San Lorenzo”, occurs when the earth crosses the trace of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Although the activity lasts from July 17 to August 24, it is on that concrete night when more meteors are expected per hour. In Aragon, land of broad skies and clear horizons, the natural environment offers an ideal frame to observe this cosmic rain. Of course, this year the full moon will complicate visibility a bit, so choosing the place and time will be key.
How to see the Perseids from Aragon
Key hours and days not to miss the rain of stars
Tips for living the experience in the Aragonese countryside
How to see the Perseids from Aragon
Aragon is one of the best places in Spain To observe stars. Its low population density, the abundance of natural spaces and poor light pollution in many areas make this community a paradise for astronomy fans. From Zaragoza, it is enough to get away a few kilometers from the urban center to find good corners. The environment of the Juslibol gallo, the slopes of Valdespartera or even the high of the Flat of Cadrete offer good views of the night sky.
If you can move something else, places such as the Sierra de Albarracín, the Vero River Cultural Park, the Moncayo, the Turolense teacher or the Oscense Pyrenees are authentic astronomical sanctuaries. There, the sky becomes so dark that each meteor seems to tear it more intense. In villages such as Aínsa, Báguena, Gúdar or Montalbán, seeing perseiders becomes an unforgettable experience.
Key hours and days not to miss the rain of stars
Although the Perseids can be observed for weeks, the maximum activity peak will be the night from August 12 to 13, with up to 100 meteors per hour if the conditions are optimal. In Aragon, thanks to its clean sky, the real number can be high even with the full moon, although it will be key to avoid looking directly.
Experts advise to observe in the early hours of the 12th, just before dawn, when darkness is greater and there is more likely to see a gust of meteor due to the crossing with an old cloud of cosmic dust. Show that date on the calendar and prepare for a night that, if time allows it, will leave a mark on the Aragonese sky.
Tips for living the experience in the Aragonese countryside
Seeing a rain of stars in Aragon is almost like a small rural expedition. That is why it is convenient to prepare well: wearing coat clothes, even in August, since the temperature drops in the mountain or in the valleys. A mat or sun lounger, some food, hot drink and a flashlight with red light complete the ideal kit.
It is also advisable to check the weather forecast of the chosen zone. If there are clear skies, the show is assured. If you like photography, a camera with long exposure can help you capture any of those bright steles that will cross the heavens of Aragon as promises.
