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Source: [NYT Science](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/science/perseids-meteor-shower.html)
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On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total solar eclipse. In the UK, there will be a partial eclipse, with up to 96% of the sun covered, the ...