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Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years
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Jamie Carter
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On August 12, 2026, skywatchers in North America and Europe will experience a rare convergence of a solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and a visible Milky Way. The event will offer varying degrees of solar coverage, with total eclipse visibility limited to specific regions in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.
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