On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America. Then, after darkness falls, the prolific Perseid meteor shower will peak.

Two different orbital encounters are lining up on Aug. 12. Earth is crossing a stream of comet debris that produces the Perseid meteor shower, while the Moon is moving directly between Earth and the Sun to produce a total solar eclipse. The events do not ...

A new report calculated the probability of all 50 states spotting the Perseid meteor shower tonight. Here's how Illinois' odds look.

A solar eclipse, planetary parade, Perseid meteor shower peak and new moon fall on Aug. 12. Here's what Mississippi skywatchers can see and when

If you’ve been waiting for a good excuse to get away from the city lights and spend a little time looking up, this may be your best chance! The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, with the best activity expected the night of Wednesday ...

Today brings a rare mix of a solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower peak, planet parade and a viral gravity claim. Here's what time and when to look up.