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10 places in the US and Canada to see August's partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower in 1 trip
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.
Beyond the Perseids: 6 meteor showers worth watching this summer
The Perseids may steal the spotlight, but six lesser-known meteor showers could also light up summer skies.
The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now
The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.
The Perseid meteor shower is here! How to see the best shooting stars this summer
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is active from tonight and peaks alongside a dramatic total solar eclipse on Aug. 12-13.
After a lifetime of waiting, I'll finally witness a total solar eclipse next month on Aug. 12
Valoria la Buena, here we come.
The 10 best places in the UK to see the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12
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.
New moon calendar 2026: When is the next new moon?
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.
The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe
Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.
