The experience, entitled "Nature, Yoga and Stars" and described by the promoters as an activity "that combines science, nature and well-being", is organised by the company Epic Land, with the support of the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra and ADXTUR - Agency for the Tourist Development of the Schist Villages.

The program begins at 4 pm on 12 August, with a reception for participants in the village of Fajão, followed by a "low difficulty" walk to Geocospe, the open-air astronomical observatory located on the outskirts of that village in the Serra do Açor, in the interior of the Coimbra district.

“In the late afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to observe the solar eclipse, learn more about this phenomenon through a guided explanation, and participate in a photo session,” the organisation said in a statement sent to the Lusa news agency, alluding to the phenomenon that, in the Central region, will be visible at dusk between 96% and 98% totality.

After observing the eclipse – mandatory using protective glasses, provided by the organisers – with the arrival of night, there will be a viewing session of the Perseids.

“Guided by Samuel Batista, the observation session will allow participants to follow the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, observe Saturn through a telescope, and participate in a photo session under the Milky Way, taking advantage of the exceptional quality of the sky in Fajão.”

“Over the course of a single day, participants witness the transformation of the sky, from the solar eclipse to the fleeting glow of the Perseids. While the eclipse is a rare phenomenon, whose observation always constitutes a special opportunity, the Perseids represent one of the most emblematic astronomical events of the year, providing, under the best conditions, dozens of meteors per hour,” the organisers noted.

Registration, in limited numbers, is available on the ‘BookinXisto’ platform, and participation costs 15 euros per adult. Children between six and 12 years old pay half that amount, with the initiative being free for children up to six years old.

“The organisation recommends wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, warm clothing for the nighttime period, and a flashlight with a red light,” which is necessary to avoid impairing the view of the night sky.