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Today’s Notable Astronomical Events
Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, four major astronomical phenomena are observed according to the International Astronomy Center. The first is a total solar eclipse visible in parts of Siberia, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and some areas of northeastern Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and the western Mediterranean Sea. It begins at 15:34 and reaches its peak at 17:46, with the longest duration of totality lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds west of Iceland. Second, the Perseid meteor shower will be visible, reaching its peak between 2 and 4 a.m. GMT on August 13; it can be observed before or during dawn in the Arab region. The third phenomenon involves the alignment of planets, but this is just a natural arrangement along the zodiac and does not constitute a special event on this day. Finally, the so-called "waning moon" is a natural phenomenon that coincides with the solar eclipse; it does not carry any new scientific significance and is a common and regular occurrence.
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