Celestial Showdown: Eclipse, Planets, and Meteors | California News

August 12th delivered a cosmic trifecta: a dazzling planet parade visible before dawn, a total solar eclipse lighting up Greenland, Iceland, Russia, and Spain (with a partial view in the U.S.), and the peak of the Perseids meteor shower under a new moon—perfect for spotting 50-75 meteors per hour if skies stayed clear. Just remember: never stare at the sun without proper eclipse glasses—except during totality, when it’s safe for a split second. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/004df88e697ebd10