Uncommon Solar Eclipse Occurs in the US on August 12 Amid Perseid Meteor Peak

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According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the month of August showcases a particularly eventful sky. On August 12, a total solar eclipse will traverse northern regions of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, while viewers across the United States, from Alaska to North Carolina, will experience a partial eclipse. This day also marks the New Moon and the climax of the Perseid meteor shower, which will be visible without moonlight interference. Additionally, Venus will be at its greatest eastern elongation from August 14 to 16. The month will conclude on August 27 with a partial lunar eclipse that will cover approximately 93% of the Moon's surface.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Al-assisted tools. ai-generated

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00:00Two major sky events land on the very same day this month.

00:03On August 12th, a total solar eclipse sweeps across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland

00:09and northern Spain, clipping a small part of Portugal.

00:12In the United States, from Alaska all the way to North Carolina, you get a partial eclipse

00:17instead.

00:18NASA warns that ordinary sunglasses are not enough.

00:21You need certified eclipse glasses whenever any part of the sun is visible.

00:25Then, later on the 12th, the Perseid meteor shower begins its peak, running into the early

00:32morning of the 13th.

00:34Here is the lucky part.

00:36The new moon also arrives on August 12th.

00:39No moonlight means near-perfect dark skies.

00:42The Perseids happen when Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.

00:47Look northeast and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust.

00:51From the 14th to the 16th, Venus shines low in the west.

00:55And on August 27th, a partial lunar eclipse covers about 93% of the moon.

01:03This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

01:07The Earth to be in the sky.

01:07The Earth, a half-ton above-ton above-ton above-ton above-ton above-ton above-ton.

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