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solareclipse2026
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- Science & Tech · Asia-Pacific
Perseid meteor shower peaks 12-13 August 2026 with partial solar eclipse
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak between 12 and 13 August 2026, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible. A partial solar eclipse will occur on 12 August, offering a rare dual celestial event. Outlets varied in emphasis on timing, visibility, and the eclipse's coincidence.
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Science & Tech · European UnionNASA WB-57 aircraft to chase 12 August 2026 solar eclipse over Iceland
NASA’s WB-57 research aircraft will fly at 50,000 feet on 12 August 2026 to observe the total solar eclipse over Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. The mission aims to capture high-resolution images of the solar corona and study atmospheric changes during the event.
European Union5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
