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Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Greenland, Iceland and Northern Spain on Wednesday

Urgent eye‑safety guidance is being amplified as officials finalize viewing maps, public events and science livestreams.

Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Dec. 13–14 With Mostly Moon-Free Skies

Leonids Peak Before Dawn With Best Views Early Nov. 18

Orionid Meteor Shower Begins, With Peak Oct. 21–22 Under Moonless Skies

Venus and Jupiter to Converge Under One Degree on August 12 Pre-Dawn Sky

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Span July 12–August 23