Have you started planning your summer vacation yet? If yes, I bet you have many countries to choose from. And this is why I'm here, I can help you narrow your wish list and maybe even help you make a decision.
Well, if you love the night sky, full moon, looking out at planets and comets, then Prague is definitely for you. This summer in Prague you'll be able to enjoy the total eclipse, two meteorite swarms and 8P/Tuttle comet. Besides that, astronomers promise auspicious conditions for observing some planets and galaxies, especially in June. Eclipse is expected to take place on the night of June 4th. This sky show will start 16 minutes before midnight and continue for a little over an hour. Star shower will reach its peak on August 13th, when 100 Perseids an hour will fall down on Earth. Second meteorite swarm, represented by Gemini, will be best seen on September 14th. The expected density is 110 meteors an hour. And the most anticipated sky object is the 8P/Tuttle comet! Astronomers advise to get ready and bring your binoculars to be able to observe it.