# August 12 brings solar eclipse, planet parade and meteor shower

2026-08-09T08:57:14+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, Portugal and northern Russia on August 12, 2026, lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. The eclipse will not be visible from India, though time conversions suggest global phases occur between 9:07 PM IST and 1:22 AM IST. The same day features a pre-dawn parade of Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune along the morning sky, visible from India with clear skies and optical aid. The Perseid meteor shower peaks that night, potentially reaching 100 meteors per hour under dark skies. A New Moon will keep skies dark, but monsoon clouds may obstruct viewing in parts of India.

## Coverage

- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/solar-eclipse-2026-date-time-india-visibility-best-places-to-watch-c612rn5k>
- freepressjournal.in <https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/solar-eclipse-six-planet-parade-meteor-shower-rare-celestial-events-are-set-to-light-up-the-sky-on-august-12>

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