{
  "id": 684593,
  "title": "Meteor shower, partial eclipse to be visible in Toronto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/meteor-shower-partial-eclipse-to-be-visible-in-toronto",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:03:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12018359/meteor-shower-partial-eclipse-visible-in-toronto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto residents can expect a celestial display today, featuring both a partial solar eclipse and a meteor shower. The partial solar eclipse commenced at 12:55 p.m. EST and persisted for under an hour and a half. However, due to the eclipse covering only a small portion of the sun and cloudy skies, many may not have noticed any significant changes in lighting. Anthony Farnell, chief meteorologist for Global News, warned that poor weather conditions, including cloud cover and a chance of rain, could prevent many from seeing the solar eclipse. Additionally, the path of totality will not pass over Toronto, with only parts of Europe, Iceland, and Spain experiencing near-total daylight darkness. Later tonight, the Perseids meteor shower will peak, providing residents with an opportunity for excellent viewing from midnight until just before dawn, provided the lingering weather conditions clear. Farnell noted that this year's peak coincides with a new moon, resulting in minimal moonlight and enhancing the visibility of even the faintest meteors. Rural areas with lower light pollution levels will have an advantage, as viewers in these regions can expect to observe between 30 and 50 meteors per hour at their zenith. Global News advises that stargazers maximize their chances of witnessing the solar eclipse and meteor shower by utilizing the platform as a preferred source in Google search results.",
  "summary": "Toronto is in for a celestial show today, with both a partial solar eclipse and a meteor shower visible over the city — if the weather co-operates.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'The universe put on a show for us': Meteor shower thrills UAE stargazers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/the-universe-put-on-a-show-for-us-meteor-shower-thrills-uae-stargazers",
        "published": "2026-08-13T02:54:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}