August 12, 2026, promises an extraordinary skywatching experience with a daytime solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower peak under moonless skies, and dazzling Venus.
The first major event of the day will be a total solar eclipse
Aug 02, 2026
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What's the storySkywatchers across North America and Europe should mark their calendars for August 12.
The day will witness an unusual combination of celestial events, including a daytime solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower under a moonless sky.
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