Where Solar Eclipse, Perseid Meteor Shower Can Be Seen Over US
Summary
On August 12, parts of the United States will see a partial solar eclipse during the day, followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower at night. The solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks part of the sun, while the Perseid meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through debris from a comet, creating shooting stars.Key Facts
- The partial solar eclipse will be visible in many U.S. states from Alaska to North Carolina.
- During the eclipse, the moon blocks a small part of the sun, not the entire sun.
- Safe viewing of the eclipse requires special eclipse glasses or solar filters.
- The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12 into August 13.
- The meteor shower results from Earth passing through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
- With the New Moon this year, the meteor shower will be easier to see because the sky will be darker.
- Meteors may be visible at a rate of up to 100 per hour in the best locations.
- The Perseid meteor shower can be seen across almost the entire U.S., especially from dark, rural areas.
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