Total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to occur simultaneously
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Western Europe, Arctic, Canada
August 12, 2026
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A total solar eclipse is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, visible in parts of Western Europe and the Arctic. The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the same evening, benefiting from the lack of moonlight.
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