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By Jamie Carter Published
The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.

By Jamie Carter Published
A partial solar eclipse by day and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower by night make Aug. 12, 2026, one of the best nights for skywatching and camping in years, but only for some parts of North America.

By Joe Rao Published
The Perseids may steal the spotlight, but six lesser-known meteor showers could also light up summer skies.

By Jamie Carter Published
August 12 will see the deepest partial solar eclipse in the U.K. for many decades, hours before the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Here's where to go.

By Jamie Carter Published
From A Coruña and Bilbao to Madrid and Zaragoza, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, in some of Spain's biggest cities.

By Jamie Carter Last updated
From desert badlands to hilltop villages, these off-the-beaten-track locations offer clear views of Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse.

By Jamie Carter Published
On Aug. 12, 2026, some of the best beaches in the world will play host to totality.

By Jamie Carter Published
From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
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