Two eclipses and a meteor shower are the 'don't miss' sky events for Summer 2026
Summer 2026 will feature several notable astronomical events, including a partial solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse, and a high-visibility Perseid meteor shower. The article also explains the timing of the summer solstice and how daylight duration varies by location across Canada.
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Two eclipses and a meteor shower are the 'don't miss' sky events for Summer 2026 A partial solar eclipse across Canada sets us up for what could be the best Perseid meteor shower in years, to be followed up by another close planetary conjunction in the predawn sky, and a spectacular lunar eclipse at the end of August.
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