THE AUG 12TH SOLAR ECLIPSE.METEROR SHOWER.

THE AUG 12TH SOLAR ECLIPSE.METEROR SHOWER.


DISEASES-ANIMAL TO HUMAN.

REVELATION 6:7-8
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse:(CHLORES GREEN)(SICKLY) and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell (TORMENTS) followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth,(2 billion) of (8 billion) to kill with sword,(WEAPONS)(500 million) and with hunger,(FAMINE)(500 million) and with death,(INCURABLE DISEASES)(500 million) and with the beasts of the earth.(ANIMAL TO HUMAN DISEASE)(500 million).

DRUG PUSHERS AND ADDICTS

1 PET 5:8
8 Be sober,(NOT DRUGED UP OR ALCOHOLICED) be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

REVELATION 18:23
23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries (DRUGS) were all nations deceived.

REVELATION 9:21
21 Neither repented they of their murders,(KILLING) nor of their sorceries (DRUG ADDICTS AND DRUG PUSHERS), nor of their fornication,(SEX OUTSIDE MARRIAGE OR PROSTITUTION FOR MONEY) nor of their thefts.(STEALING)

OZONE DEPLETION JUDGEMENT ON THE EARTH DUE TO SIN

ISAIAH 30:26-27
26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold,(7X OR 7-DEGREES HOTTER) as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people,(ISRAEL) and healeth the stroke of their wound.
27 Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire:

MATTHEW 24:21-22,29
21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
22 And except those days should be shortened,(DAY LIGHT HOURS SHORTENED) there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake (ISRAELS SAKE) those days shall be shortened (Daylight hours shortened)(THE ASTEROID HITS EARTH HERE)
29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

REVELATION 16:7-9
7 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

EZEKIEL 32:6-9
6  I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
7  And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
8  All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
9  I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.

REVELATION 16:3-7
3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.(enviromentalists won't like this result)
4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
6 For they(False World Church and Dictator and baby murderers by abortion) have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

MARK 13:8
8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:(ETHNIC GROUP AGAINST ETHNIC GROUP) and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.

LUKE 21:11
11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places,(DIFFERNT PLACES AT THE SAME TIME) and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

2 Peter 3:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP) (HOT SUN, NUKES ETC)
6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 
7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

REVELATION 16:21 80-120LB HAIL ON HUMANS
21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent:(80-120 LBS) and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

LUKE 21:25-26
25 And there shall be signs in the sun,(HEATING UP-SOLAR ECLIPSES) and in the moon,(MAN ON THE MOON-LUNAR ECLIPSES) and in the stars;(ASTEROIDS-PROPHECY SIGNS) and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity;(MASS CONFUSION) the sea and the waves roaring;(FIERCE WINDS)
26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear,(TORNADOES,HURRICANES,STORMS) and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth:(DESTRUCTION-HEAVENLY OBJECTS) for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.(FROM QUAKES,NUKES ETC)

THIRD ANGEL: EUROPE
Then one of the angels with wings showed me Europe from one end to the other - from the north all the way down to Spain and Portugal. In his hand he had a scale of measurement. I saw him fly over Europe, and I heard the words: "I am grieved. I am grieved. Unrighteousness, uncleanness, ungodliness - all over Europe. The sin has risen to heaven. The Holy Spirit is grieved."I saw the rivers of Europe flooding and covering millions of houses. Millions drown. After seeing this, I read the news a few weeks ago: Czechoslovakia had the worst flooding ever. I also heard that the big river in China is in tremendous danger of thousands of houses being destroyed in flooding. I didn't know all this news until after I had seen the vision and heard what the angels told me.Suddenly I heard earthquakes all over Europe."Countries that have had no earthquakes shall be shaken," said the angel.And suddenly, in my spirit, I saw the Eiffel Tower in Paris crumbling and falling down. A great part of Germany destroyed. The great city of London - destruction everywhere. I saw floods all over Scandinavia. I looked to the south and saw Spain and Portugal passing through hunger and great destruction.Many will die from hunger all over Spain and Portugal. I was disturbed by all this news, and I said:" Lord, what about your children?"The angel said: "I shall prepare them. They shall be looking for the appearing of the Lord. Many will cry to me in those days and I will save them. I shall perform mighty miracles for them and show them My power."So in the midst of great destruction, there will be the grace of God in those countries. I was happy that God has His protection over His children.

JEREMIAH 10:2
1 Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

ISAIAH 47:13-14
13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.

DEUTORONOMY 18:10-12
10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire,(OCCULT SACRIFICES) or that useth divination,(NEW AGER AND CRYSTALS ETC) divination n. The art or act of foretelling future events or revealing occult knowledge by means of augury or an alleged supernatural agency.) or an observer of times,(Meaning of observer. ... for sketching it. horoscope - Comes from Greek hora, hour, time, and skopos, observer.) or an enchanter,(The word enchant is derived from the Latin word incantare which refers to uttering an incantation or casting a spell). or a witch,(WITCH. Definition: [noun] a female sorcerer (SORCERY IN THE BIBLE IS DRUGS OR OCCULT ACTIVITY) or magician.)
11 Or a charmer,(charmer means a dealer in spells, especially one who, by binding certain knots, was supposed thereby to bind a curse or a blessing on its object.) or a consulter with familiar spirits,(function as mediums or psychics) or a wizard,(MALE WITCH-influence; a magical spell WITH WANDS) or a necromancer.(one seeking unto the dead.)
12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

ISAIAH 8:19-22
19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
21  And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look upward.
22  And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.

REVELATION 9:20-21
20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils,(OCCULT) and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries,(DRUG ADDICTIONS OR SELLING DRUGS) nor of their fornication,(SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE)(PROSTITUTION FOR MONEY) nor of their thefts.(STEALING)

THE EARTH (WORLD) NEVER ENDS (AS WORLD ENDERS-CONSPIRACY THEORISTS CLAIME)(THE END OF THE AGE OF GRACE ONLY)(DECIEVERS CLAIME THE END OF THE WORLD-NOT ME)

REVELATION 21:1
1 And I saw a new (kainos-a remodeling) heaven and a new (kainos-a remodeling) earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.(THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE REMODELED-REGENERATED-NOT A TOTALLY NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH-AND WE CHRISTIANS LIVE ON THE REMODELED EARTH FOREVER WITH JESUS-NEVER-ENDING AFTER THE THOUSAND YEAR REIGN)

MATTHEW 19:28-EARTH REMODELED-(REGENERATION) NOT DESTROYED
28  And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration (kainos-here means a REMODELING-not totally new earth)(neos-is a new total earth) when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
regeneration - forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting-re-formation-reconstruction - the activity of constructing something again.

ACT 3:21-EARTH REMODELED-(REGENERATION) NOT DESTROYED
21  Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution (kainos-here means a REMODELING-not totally new earth)(neos-is a new total earth) of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
restitution - A return to or restoration of a previous state or position. from Latin to rebuild, from re- + statuere to set up]-(General Physics) the return of an object or system to its original state.

LUKE 1:32-33
32  He (JESUS) shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:(IN JERUSALEM)
33  And he shall reign over the house of Jacob (ISRAEL) for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.(THATS RULING FOREVER FROM JERUSALEM JESUS DOES)

ECCLESIASTES 1:4
4  One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.(AND EVER)(WORLD NEVER ENDS)(END OF THE AGE OF GRACE ONLY,NOT THE END OF THE WORLD)

PSALMS 104:5
5  Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.(NO END OF THE WORLDERS NONESENSE HERE)

MATTHEW 5:5
5  Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.(FOREVER,NOT HEAVEN)

PSALMS 37:29
29  The righteous shall inherit the land,(ON EARTH-NOT HEAVEN) and dwell therein for ever.

ISAIAH 45:17
17  But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation:(FOREVER) ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.(JERUSALEM ISRAEL ON EARTH FOREVER-NEVER ENDING)

EPHESIANS 3:21
21  Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

JEREMIAH 14:14
14  Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

DEUT
22 18 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

August 12, 2026-Total Solar Eclipse.

On Aug. 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal.Many other places in the Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse that day, including parts of the northern U.S. (from Alaska to North Carolina), most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwestern Africa.For many along the western part of the eclipse path (in mainland Europe and Africa), the Sun will set while it’s still partially eclipsed, creating an opportunity to see a sunset eclipse.NASA will stream the eclipse live starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT on Aug. 12: https://www.nasa.gov/live  -A total solar eclipse takes place today, August 12, 2026, with a path of totality crossing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and parts of Spain. Millions of people across North America and Europe can also see a partial eclipse, with Toronto experiencing a small partial eclipse (about 8.2% coverage) peaking at 1:40 p.m. local time.Where the Eclipse is VisibleTotal Eclipse Path: Greenland, western/northern Iceland (including Reykjavík), and northern Spain.Partial Eclipse Areas: Parts of northern and eastern North America (including eastern Canada and parts of the U.S. Northeast), much of Europe, and northwestern Africa.Key Details for Toronto ViewersEvent Type: Partial solar eclipse.Maximum Coverage: ~8.2% of the Sun's diameter covered.Peak Time: 1:40 p.m. EDT.Safety ReminderAlways use certified solar viewing glasses or safe indirect viewing methods (like a pinhole projector) during any partial phase to prevent severe eye damage. You can only look at the Sun directly without protection during the brief minutes of complete totality—which is only visible along the narrow path in parts of Europe and Greenland.If you plan to view the partial eclipse locally, do you need tips on safe DIY projection methods or where to check the live video streams of totality?

Today, August 12, 2026, features a rare double celestial event with a daytime partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight. In Toronto, the partial eclipse begins at 12:55 p.m. EST (peaking at 1:40 p.m. with about 8% sun coverage), while the Perseids peak tonight under ideal dark new moon skies.Today's Celestial TimelinePartial Solar Eclipse (Daytime):Begins: 12:55 p.m. ESTPeak Coverage: 1:40 p.m. EST (approx. 8% in Toronto)Ends: 2:23 p.m. ESTPerseid Meteor Shower (Night):Peak Window: Evening of August 12 into early morning August 13Rate: Up to 50–100 shooting stars per hourViewing Tips & SafetySolar Safety: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse without certified solar viewing glasses to prevent permanent eye damage.Dark Skies: For the meteor shower, travel away from bright city lights and let your eyes adjust to the dark for 20 minutes.No Equipment Needed: You do not need telescopes or binoculars to enjoy the Perseids; just look toward the northeast after complete darkness.Watch this short report detailing the alignment of the solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower:2:38Ontarians are in for a double show. Here’s where to watch the ...6.8K views · 17 hours agoYouTube · CBC News TorontoIf you want, let me know:Your current city or region if it's outside TorontoThe local weather conditions where you plan to watchI can give you more localized visibility details or viewing tips!

 What time will the solar eclipse be visible in my city in Spain on 12 August? Skiers enjoy the views from the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Saddleback Mountain on 8 April 2024, near Rangeley, Maine.By Christina Thykjaer-Published on 12/08/2026 - 16:00 GMT+2•Updated 16:06

The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona.On Wednesday 12 August, Spain has a date with the sky. The total solar eclipse will sweep across much of the country in the final hours of the afternoon and millions of people will be able to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of recent years.But there is a key question before heading out to find a spot to watch it: what time will the eclipse be visible in my city? There is no single answer for the whole of Spain. The Moon’s shadow will move from west to east and the moment of maximum darkness will vary slightly depending on the location. In general terms, the most eagerly awaited moment will come at around 20:30, although in some cities it will occur a few minutes earlier and in others a little later.What is more, not all of Spain will see a total eclipse. The path of totality will cross parts of the north and east of the peninsula before reaching the Balearic Islands. Outside that path, the eclipse will be partial, although in many places the Sun will be almost completely covered.What time will the eclipse be in each city? These are the approximate times of the totality phase in the main Spanish provincial capitals that lie within the path of the lunar shadow:
La Coruña: from 20:27 to 20:28. Totality will last for approximately 1 minute and 18 seconds.
Oviedo: between 20:27 and 20:28, with close to 1 minute and 48 seconds of totality.
Santander: between 20:26 and 20:28. Total darkness will last for around 1 minute and 2 seconds.
Bilbao: at around 20:27, although totality will be much shorter, at about 27 seconds.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: between 20:27 and 20:28, lasting for roughly 1 minute.
Lugo: between 20:28 and 20:29, with 1 minute and 25 seconds of totality.
León: between 20:28 and 20:30. Totality will last for around 1 minute and 45 seconds.
Burgos: between 20:28 and 20:30, lasting for approximately 1 minute and 43 seconds.
Logroño: between 20:28 and 20:29, with around 1 minute and 19 seconds of totality.
Palencia: between 20:29 and 20:30, lasting for approximately 1 minute and 42 seconds.
Soria: between 20:29 and 20:30, with 1 minute and 41 seconds of totality.
Zaragoza: between 20:29 and 20:30, lasting for approximately 1 minute and 23 seconds.
Lérida: at around 20:29, with a totality of barely 24 seconds.
Tarragona: between 20:29 and 20:30, lasting for about 58 seconds.
Zamora: between 20:30 and 20:31, with around 24 seconds of totality.
Segovia: between 20:31 and 20:32. Totality will last for approximately one minute.
Guadalajara: between 20:31 and 20:32, lasting for approximately 1 minute and 8 seconds.
Teruel: between 20:31 and 20:32, with around 1 minute and 35 seconds of totality.
Castellón: between 20:31 and 20:32, lasting for approximately 1 minute and 34 seconds.
Palma de Mallorca: between 20:31 and 20:32, with around 1 minute and 36 seconds of totality.
Cuenca: between 20:32 and 20:33, lasting for about 57 seconds.
Valencia: between 20:32 and 20:33, with approximately one minute of totality.What time will the eclipse be in Madrid and Barcelona? Two of Spain’s most populous cities will lie outside the main path of totality.In Madrid, the eclipse will be partial and will reach its maximum at around 20:32. The situation is particularly unusual because the edge of the path of totality passes very close to the capital and reaches parts of the municipal area close to Barajas.In Barcelona, totality will also not occur. The moment of maximum obscuration of the Sun will be at approximately 20:29.That does not mean the phenomenon will go unnoticed. From both cities it will be possible to observe a very deep partial eclipse, although there will be no brief spell of darkness such as that experienced in towns and cities lying within the path of totality.The time differences between cities are due to the path of the Moon’s shadow. The area of total darkness will enter from the west and cross Spain on its way towards the Balearic Islands.That is why, while in places such as Santander, Oviedo or La Coruña the decisive moment will come at around 20:27, in locations further east such as Valencia, Castellón or Palma it will occur several minutes later.All this will happen with the Sun very close to the horizon. The eclipse will coincide with sunset, a circumstance that will make it especially important to choose a place with a clear view to the west, without buildings, mountains or trees blocking the Sun in those crucial minutes.An eclipse that will be visible across Spain-Those outside the path of totality will also be able to follow the event. The eclipse will be visible, at least partially, from all Spanish territory, including the Canary Islands.The big difference will lie in those seconds when the Moon completely covers the solar disc. Within the path of totality, the sky will darken rapidly and it will be possible to observe the solar corona for a brief interval.Outside that path, a small part of the Sun will remain visible even at maximum eclipse, so the sky will never take on the characteristic appearance of a total eclipse.And one final warning will be essential, regardless of the city from which it is observed: you must not look directly at the Sun without certified protective equipment during the partial phases of the eclipse. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable for observing the event safely.This text was translated with the help of artificial intelligence and originally published in Spanish

Perseids Meteor Shower
Four yellowish meteors streak across a partly cloudy sky above some green trees and brown rocky, hills.
Meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower streak across a partly cloudy sky above Inyo National Forest in Bishop, California, in 2024. Pinkish glow of aurora can be seen to the left of the image, and a bit of greenish glow is visible to the right. The Andromeda Galaxy appears at the top just to the left of center.
NASA/Preston Dyches

The Perseids meteor shower peaks in mid-August, and is the most popular meteor shower of the year.-
Fast Facts-Comet of Origin-109P/Swift-Tuttle-Radiant-Constellation Perseus-Active-Though Aug. 24, 2026 (Peak night: Aug. 12-13)-Observed Under Dark Skies    About 25 meteors per hour-Meteor Velocity-37 miles (59 km) per second-Sources: American Meteor Society | NASA Meteoroid Environment Office
About the Meteor Shower-The Perseids, which peaks in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long "wakes" of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth's atmosphere. The Perseids are one of the most plentiful showers with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour. They occur with warm summer nighttime weather allowing sky watchers to comfortably view them.Perseids are also known for their fireballs. Fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak. This is due to the fact that fireballs originate from larger particles of cometary material. Fireballs are also brighter, with apparent magnitudes greater than -3.Viewing Tips-The Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though at times it is possible to view meteors from this shower as early as 10 p.m.Where Do Meteors Come From? Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from broken asteroids. When comets come around the Sun, they leave a dusty trail behind them. Every year Earth passes through these debris trails, which allows the bits to collide with our atmosphere and disintegrate to create fiery and colorful streaks in the sky.The Comet-The pieces of space debris that interact with our atmosphere to create the Perseids originate from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Swift-Tuttle takes 133 years to orbit the Sun once. It was Giovanni Schiaparelli who realized in 1865 that this comet was the source of the Perseids. Comet Swift-Tuttle last visited the inner solar system in 1992.Comet Swift-Tuttle was discovered in 1862 by Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle. Swift-Tuttle is a large comet: its nucleus is 16 miles (26 kilometers) across. (This is almost twice the size of the object hypothesized to have led to the demise of the dinosaurs.)The Radiant-Their radiant – the point in the sky from which the Perseids appear to come – is the constellation Perseus. This is also where we get the name for the shower: Perseids. However, the constellation for which a meteor shower is named only serves to aid viewers in determining which shower they are viewing on a given night. The constellation is not the source of the meteors.

A solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower arrive on the same day-Date:August 5, 2026-Source:NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Summary:
August brings four major celestial events, including a solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Dark New Moon skies could make the Perseids especially impressive, while Venus will blaze in the west after sunset. A deep partial lunar eclipse closes the month, darkening most of the Moon.
A solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower, brilliant Venus, and a deep partial lunar eclipse will make August an unusually eventful month for skywatchers.
August Skywatching Highlights
Aug. 5: Last Quarter Moon
Aug. 12: A total solar eclipse crosses northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal. A partial eclipse will be visible from parts of the United States. The New Moon also occurs on this date.
Aug. 12 and 13: The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak under exceptionally dark skies.
Aug. 14 through 16: Venus reaches its greatest eastern elongation and glows low in the western sky after sunset.
Aug. 27 and 28: A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across much of North and South America, along with parts of Europe and Africa.
A solar eclipse, one of the year's most popular meteor showers, a dazzling evening appearance by Venus, and a lunar eclipse will fill August with memorable celestial events.
That's "What's Up" for August.On Aug. 12, the path of a total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. A small section of Portugal will also fall within the path of totality.Observers in parts of the United States, stretching from Alaska to North Carolina, will see a partial eclipse instead. From these locations, the Moon will cover only a small portion of the Sun, with the amount of coverage depending on where the observer is located.How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely-Proper eye protection is essential whenever any part of the Sun remains visible. Viewers should use certified eclipse glasses or another approved solar viewing device. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection.Never look at the Sun through binoculars, a telescope, or a camera unless a solar filter designed for the front of the instrument is securely attached.Dark Skies for the Perseid Meteor Shower-Later on Aug. 12, the Perseid meteor shower will begin its peak, continuing into the early morning of Aug. 13. Because the New Moon also arrives on Aug. 12, moonlight will not interfere, creating ideal dark conditions for spotting meteors.The Perseids return each year as Earth travels through a trail of debris released by Comet Swift-Tuttle. Tiny particles of comet material enter the atmosphere at tremendous speed, heat up, and produce bright streaks across the sky.Once darkness falls, look toward the northeast and wait for the constellation Perseus to rise above the horizon. The meteors appear to come from this part of the sky, but they can streak across almost any direction, so viewers should scan a wide area overhead.For the clearest view, choose a dark location with an open horizon, remain outside as the night progresses, and allow about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.Venus Shines Brightly After Sunset-From Aug. 14 through 16, Venus reaches its greatest eastern elongation. This marks the planet's widest visible separation from the Sun during its current appearance in the evening sky.Shortly after sunset, Venus will be easy to find low in the west. It will appear brighter than every nearby star. Through a telescope, the planet will look almost half illuminated, resembling a miniature lunar phase.A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse-On the night of Aug. 27, extending into Aug. 28 in some time zones, the Full Moon will pass through Earth's shadow and create a partial lunar eclipse. The event will be visible from much of North and South America, as well as portions of Europe and Africa.At the eclipse's maximum point, about 93% of the Moon's diameter will lie within Earth's dark central shadow, known as the umbra. The Moon will not become completely covered, but most of its surface may appear dramatically dimmed. The shadowed portion could also develop a rusty or copper colored tint.Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse can be viewed safely without eye protection. Binoculars or a small telescope can provide a closer look as the curved edge of Earth's shadow moves across the lunar surface.

Partial solar eclipse headed for Canadian skies. Here’s what you need to know.By-Maria Sarrouh-Updated: August 12, 2026 at 12:07p.m. EDT

Many Canadians looking to the sky Wednesday will enjoy a partial view of a solar eclipse, while the moon completely blocks the sun in parts of Europe and the Arctic.“We will see a little sliver of it taken off,” science and technology expert Dan Riskin told CP24 this morning. “I think this is just a really exciting day for people in Iceland, people in England, people in Spain. A lot of people have travelled to go there to see this.”Here’s what Canadians need to know.Will Canada see the solar eclipse in 2026? Yes, but Canada is outside the path of totality.NASA estimates about 53 per cent of the sun will be covered at maximum eclipse in St. John’s, compared with 31 per cent in Halifax, 18 per cent in Montreal, and eight per cent in Toronto.Some cities will be outside the viewing area, including Vancouver.What time is the solar eclipse? The timing depends on where you are in Canada, with the eclipse moving generally from west to east.Here are the approximate start, maximum and end times for several Canadian cities, according to NASA. All times are local.
Edmonton: begins 10:02 a.m., maximum 10:38 a.m., ends 11:15 a.m.
Winnipeg: begins 11:25 a.m., maximum 12:02 p.m., ends 12:40 p.m.
Montreal: begins 12:50 p.m., maximum 1:45 p.m., ends 2:38 p.m.
Toronto: begins 12:55 p.m., maximum 1:40 p.m., ends 2:23 p.m.
Halifax: begins 1:58 p.m., maximum 3 p.m., ends 3:58 p.m.
St. John’s: begins 2:28 p.m., maximum 3:35 p.m., ends 4:37 p.m.
Do I need solar eclipse glasses? Yes. Anyone watching the eclipse directly needs solar eclipse glasses for the entire event.The Canadian Space Agency says looking directly at the sun, without appropriate protection, can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.Regular sunglasses, regardless of how dark, aren’t sufficient.Where will people see a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse will be visible from a relatively narrow path crossing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal.Outside that path, a partial eclipse will be visible across most of Canada, parts of the northern United States, much of Europe and northwestern Africa.How long until the next solar eclipse in Canada? Another solar eclipse will be partially visible in eastern Canada on Aug. 2, 2027, but Canadians will have to wait longer to experience totality.The CSA says the next total solar eclipse visible in Canada will take place on Aug. 22, 2044.