Don’t Miss Aug. 12 Solar Eclipse And Perseid Peak - Forbes

Core Impact Points

• A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America on August 12, with the path of totality stretching from Oregon to South Carolina.
• The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular and active meteor showers of the year, will peak on August 12, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars.
• The eclipse and meteor shower will be visible in the US, with the best viewing locations in the western and eastern parts of the country.
• The total solar eclipse is a rare event, occurring about once every 18 months, and is a great opportunity for scientists to study the Sun's corona and the Earth's atmosphere.
• The Perseid meteor shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris trail left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet, which was discovered in 1862.
• The meteor shower is expected to produce up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak, making it a great opportunity for skywatching enthusiasts to observe the night sky.