On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America. Then, after darkness falls, the prolific Perseid meteor shower will peak.

The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with viewing times varying significantly by location.

A remarkable celestial event is approaching, as a partial solar eclipse will grace much of Canada and the northern United States. Meanwhile, those in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain…

As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions