Perseids
PulseAugur coverage of Perseids — every cluster mentioning Perseids across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- instance of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle 90%
- located in August 12 90%
- used by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle 90%
- instance of Perseus 90%
- affiliated with buck moon 60%
- other buck moon 60%
- other solar eclipse 60%
- other August 12 60%
- competes with Alpha Capricornids 60%
- located in Northern Hemisphere 50%
- affiliated with Pleiades 50%
- affiliated with Virgo 50%
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Venus shines brightly as crescent; Perseids still visible this weekend
This weekend, stargazers can observe Venus in its prominent crescent phase as it reaches its farthest point from the Sun. The Perseid meteor shower, though waning, will still offer visible meteors, and a crescent moon w…
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Total solar eclipse dazzles Greenland, Iceland, and Spain
A total solar eclipse captivated observers across parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, 2026, briefly plunging daylight into darkness. Millions more witnessed a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, and …
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Spectacular 96% 'Blood Moon' partial lunar eclipse visible Aug. 27-28
A deep partial lunar eclipse is set to occur on August 27-28, with 96% of the full moon expected to enter Earth's shadow. Viewers in North and South America will have the best vantage points for this celestial event, wh…
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Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13, 2026
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak between August 12 and 13, 2026. This celestial event is anticipated to be particularly exceptional in 2026, offering prime viewing opportunities.
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Partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to grace North American skies
Skywatchers in the U.S. and Canada can anticipate two significant celestial events within a 24-hour period in mid-August. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across North America on August 12th, with the deepest obs…
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Skywatchers to witness solar eclipse, Perseids, and Venus in August 2026
In the week of August 10-16, 2026, skywatchers can anticipate a series of celestial events. A total solar eclipse will be visible in a narrow path across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, with partial views available acros…
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Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 12-13 with ideal dark skies
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of August 12-13, 2026, offering an exceptional viewing experience due to a new moon. This alignment will create ideal dark sky conditions, potentially allowing obser…
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US to see partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower peak Aug 12-13
On August 12th and into the early morning of August 13th, skywatchers in the U.S. can witness a partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. While the eclipse will be less dramatic than previ…
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Perseid meteor shower peaks with ideal viewing conditions, Venus brightens
This weekend, stargazers can look forward to optimal viewing conditions for the Perseid meteor shower due to a waning crescent moon and the absence of bright moonlight. The Perseids, originating from debris left by Come…
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UK braces for deepest solar eclipse until 2090 on Aug. 12
The United Kingdom will experience its most significant solar eclipse until 2090 on August 12th, with over 90% of the sun expected to be obscured for many across Britain. While the path of totality will not cross the UK…
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NASA and ESA to broadcast Aug. 12 total solar eclipse across Europe
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are preparing to broadcast a total solar eclipse on August 12th, emphasizing the emotional and awe-inspiring experience of totality. The eclipse's path will traverse Greenland, I…
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2026 solar eclipse to be best viewed in Spain and Iceland · 2 sources tracked
The 2026 solar eclipse on August 12 will be most visible in Spain and Iceland, offering the longest duration of totality in these locations. This astronomical event is notable as the first total solar eclipse since 2024…
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August 12, 2026: Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
On August 12, 2026, skywatchers in North America and Europe can witness a partial solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The solar eclipse will be visible across much of eastern Canada and parts of the…
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Full Buck Moon rises, setting stage for solar eclipse and meteor shower
The full Buck Moon, the eighth full moon of 2026, appeared on July 29th, offering a classic midsummer celestial event. This moonrise sets the stage for significant astronomical events in August, including a total solar …
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Two meteor showers peak amid bright moonlight, Perseids build
Two annual meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are set to peak on the night of July 30-31. While the Southern Delta Aquariids can produce up to 25 meteors per hour, the Alpha Capricornid…
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Night sky to feature Buck Moon, meteor showers, and solar eclipse
The night sky in late July and early August 2026 will feature several astronomical events, including the full Buck Moon and the peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower. While the Delta Aquariids may be faint, the Alpha…
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Rare celestial double feature: Total solar eclipse to precede Perseid meteor shower peak
A rare celestial event is set to occur on August 12, 2026, when a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe, followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower later that night. The new moon on the eclipse d…
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Total solar eclipse and meteor shower peak on Aug 12
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible across a narrow path including Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Millions outside this path will witness a deep partial eclipse, with some European locations exp…
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Rare 'night-shining' clouds illuminate Northern Hemisphere skies
Spectacular noctilucent clouds, also known as "night-shining clouds," are currently visible across the Northern Hemisphere, peaking in late May through early August. These rare, electric-blue formations occur at extreme…
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Moon to guide stargazers past Spica and Antares this week
This week's night sky offers a celestial tour guided by the moon, highlighting prominent stars and constellations. On July 20, the moon will appear near Spica in Virgo, followed by a close pass with Antares in Scorpius …