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Astronomy news — August 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Astronomy published on August 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. SciencePhysicsSci PolicyAstronomyPublic Health

    Rare Astronomical Event: Four Phenomena on August 12

    August 12, 2026, witnesses an extraordinary night in the sky with four rare astronomical phenomena occurring simultaneously: a solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower at its peak, a parade of six planets, and a new moon phase. The solar eclipse will be total in certain regions and partial in most, while the Perseids are expected to produce up to 100 meteors per hour. The six planets – Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune – will align, with some visible to the naked eye. The new moon will provide a darker sky for better observation.
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  3. TechInequalityIPOAstronomy

    European Athletics Championships in Birmingham Faces Backlash Over High Prices and Low Attendance

    The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham is facing criticism over high ticket prices and expensive food, leading to lower attendances at the Alexander Stadium. Keely Hodgkinson's coach and BBC commentator Steve Cram have joined fans in expressing concern about the prices, with a barbeque pork roll costing £18.50, a bratwurst hot dog £15, and a bottle of water £3.95.
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  4. WorldEuropeAstronomy

    Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Visible with Clear Skies

    Germany and parts of Spain will experience clear skies during the solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower, according to weather forecasts. The solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday evening, with up to 90% coverage of the sun, while the Perseids will reach their peak in the following night. Astronomers expect up to 100 meteors per hour, with no interference from moonlight due to the new moon phase. The weather service expects mostly cloud-free skies, with only a low risk of showers in the Alps and a few high-level cirrus clouds in the north. Light cloud cover is not an issue for observing a partial solar eclipse. The last total solar eclipse to hit European mainland was in 1999. Observers are advised to use solar eclipse glasses for safety.
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