Name: A meteor shower, new moon and solar eclipse — all on Aug. 12
Uploaded: 2026-08-07T16:34:00.169Z
Duration: 58 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: August 12 brings a rare double feature: the Perseid meteor shower peaking under a dark new moon, paired with a total solar eclipse.

ByAda Wood•

2 days ago

Updated: August 8, 2026, 8:00 am EDTPublished: August 8, 2026, 7:32 am EDT

Wednesday, Aug. 12, brings a rare double feature: the Perseid meteor shower peaking under a dark new moon, paired with a total solar eclipse. Whether you’re able to catch just one or both, there’s something incredible waiting in the sky for you.