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August 2026 Night Sky: Visible Planets, Perseid Meteor Shower, and Total Solar Eclipse
Discover which planets are visible in August 2026, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and the August 12 total solar eclipse.
Canada's Night Sky to Host Peak Perseid Meteor Shower and Partial Solar Eclipse on Aug 12-13
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 12‑13, coinciding with a partial solar eclipse, offering Canadians a spectacular sky show.
How to Optimally Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower on Aug 12-13
Learn the best times, locations, and viewing tips to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak on Aug 12‑13, when dark skies and optimal conditions align.
August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Path, Duration, and Viewing Tips
The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will cross Spain, Iceland, and Greenland, delivering up to 2 min 18 sec of totality and possible Perseids.
Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 12‑13; West Virginia’s dark mountains promise premier eastern viewing
The Perseids peak Aug 12‑13, and West Virginia’s dark valleys and Spruce Knob give the East some of its best meteor‑watching skies.
Vaporizing Meteor Streaks Across Great Lacerta Nebula in APOD Image of August 3 2026
A bright meteor vaporized during a long exposure over the Great Lacerta Nebula, revealing colorful gas trails and clues to its composition.
2026 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks with Up to 100 Meteors per Hour – Viewing Guide
The 2026 Perseids peak Aug 12‑13 with up to 100 meteors per hour, coinciding with a total solar eclipse. Learn where and how to watch.