where to see the stars in Genoa
The night has come again this year when wishes can come true. The night of San Lorenzo, known by all as the night of the shooting starsconventionally falls on August 10 every year.
On this night, and in those immediately preceding or following, the sky lights up with luminous points that seem to almost fall on the Earth. To generate this phenomenon are the Perseidsthe largest swarm of space debris our planet encounters during the year.
On 10 August is the liturgical celebration of the martyr St. Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome, killed at the behest of the emperor Valerian in 258 AD. Popular legend has it that the Perseids indicate precisely the saint’s tears shed during his killing.
It is tradition to go in search of shooting stars during these very nights, between 9 and 13 Augustto be able to make a wish immediately after seeing one.
After introducing themselves with flashlight, plaid and camera, we start in search of this show and we all find ourselves with our noses upwards. In Genoa and its surroundings there are several panoramic points from which it is possible to admire the starry sky, far from the light. Here are a few.
- Monte Cornua, with large lawns on which to spread a towel and lie down
- Monte Fasce, from which you can also admire the city from above
- Righi Astronomical Observatory, just above the city center, which organizes themed evenings
- Antola Park Regional Astronomical Observatory, near Casa del Romano
- Passo del Faiallo, above Voltri and on the border with Piedmont, equipped with grills and ideal for staying overnight with tents
- Piani di Praglia, in Valpolcevera, which also allows overnight stays