Summary

The 2026 solar eclipse on August 12 is a big day for astronomy fans: not only does it mark the first total solar eclipse since 2024 , it also coincides with the annual Perseid meteor shower. This eclipse also stands out by being longer than usual due to it coinciding with lunar perigee, which is when the moon appears larger because it's at the closest point in its orbit to Earth.

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