Massachusetts Skywatch: Eclipse and Perseids | Boston News

Massachusetts skywatchers missed out on a full solar eclipse but still got a celestial treat — a partial eclipse with a subtle sun dimming, followed by the dazzling Perseid meteor shower. While the eclipse was more dramatic farther north, locals enjoyed a low-key view — and were reminded to never look directly at the sun without proper protection. The real showpiece, the Perseids, promised bright streaks across the night sky, but clouds and possible rain threatened to spoil the view. If skies cleared, stargazers could catch fireballs lighting up the northeast horizon as Earth passed through debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle. 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/87415e715885128b