A Midday Solar Eclipse and Stunning Nighttime Meteor Shower Are Landing on the Exact Same Day in Ontario

Meteors stun stargazers hours after solar eclipse

The Perseids meteor shower peaked during the same week as a solar eclipse, creating a rare astronomical alignment for stargazers.

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ to occur Wednesday night: Canadian Space Agency

Want to watch the meteor shower in the city? TorontoToday has all the best spots where you might be able to catch the major celestial event

Hoping to catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower in the GTA? Here's what you need to know

Torontonians might catch a streak or two of a meteor shower or even glimpse a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, but only if weather conditions permit.

Vancouver's top spots to watch the Perseid meteor shower

If you're planning to stay up late to catch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, here are some the best places in Vancouver.

Skywatchers take in solar eclipse as parts of Canada await peak of Perseid meteor shower

The eclipse reached totality – when the moon completely covers the sun’s light – in parts of Europe

A midday solar eclipse and stunning nighttime meteor shower are landing on the exact same day in Ontario

Ontario will be treated to a midday partial solar eclipse with the 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaking under a new moon the same day. Here’s when and how to watch.