Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
A partial solar eclipse will sweep across Poland this evening with the Moon covering up to 88 percent of the Sun, followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower with up to 100 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions.
Poland is set to witness a rare celestial double feature on August 12, 2026. A partial solar eclipse will begin in eastern cities like Gdańsk around 7:10 PM and progress westward throughout the evening, with the Moon obscuring up to 88 percent of the Sun's disk—the deepest partial eclipse visible from Poland since 1999.
Viewing Details
- Partial eclipse begins around 7:10 PM in the east (Gdańsk area), progressing to later times westward
- Cloud cover expected in north and northeast; conditions should improve toward evening
- The late timing creates unusual viewing conditions—you'll see the eclipse progress across the solar disk but may miss the final stages after sunset
As darkness falls, the Perseid meteor shower will reach peak activity, with astronomy experts predicting up to 100 meteors per hour visible under dark skies. The timing is ideal because the new moon falls on August 12, meaning no lunar light will wash out fainter meteors. The Perseids originate from debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle and are active from July 17 to August 24, with maximum activity tonight.
If you're in Poland tonight, find a location away from city lights after sunset to catch both events. For the eclipse, standard eclipse glasses are recommended. As a foreigner, this is an excellent opportunity to experience Poland's clear summer nights—head to a park or outside the city if weather permits.
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