Every year, thousands of famous shooting stars return to visit us. In April, we see the Lyrides, in August the Perseids, in November the Leonids and in December the Geminids. If the weather 's on our side, it's possible to see them with the naked eye, looking north-east after 11pm.
Don't hesitate to get a sky map to help you spot the constellations from which the shooting stars originate. You need to look down to the horizon, and higher and higher as the night goes on, to follow them.
At peak times, there are almost 100 shooting stars per hour - a splendid event not to be missed! However, light and atmospheric pollution in the Paris region can spoil the show, so it's best to get out of town or take to higher ground to admire the stars at their best. Here's a small selection of places where you can observe the sky and make lots of wishes!
All that's left to do is choose your meeting place with the stars!
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