Far from the city lights, Paderne Castle will once again be the stage for a unique experience. From here, every August, it is possible to see the Perseids meteor shower, near the constellation of Pers
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Paderne Castle hosts a double astronomical evening on 12 August. From 16:00, the Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve leads a safe observation of the solar eclipse, with certified eclipse glasses and solar filtered telescopes for registered participants. From the Algarve around 92 to 93 percent of the Sun will be covered: the partial phase runs from 18:33 to 20:24, with the maximum around 19:30, low over the western horizon. Never look at the Sun without proper protection. After dark, far from city lights, the castle becomes one of the best spots in the region to watch the Perseid meteor shower, near its annual peak. Registration and details via cienciaviva.pt.
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