lunar events

Upcoming Lunar Events for 2026

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August 2026 Lunar Eclipse, Six-Planet Parade, and Perseid Meteor Shower August 12, 2026 is an unusually busy day for the sky, but many of you need to separate what is actually visible here from what is happening elsewhere… TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12. Totality will be visible in … Read more

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13

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The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need special gear to enjoy this lunar show. Just find a … Read more