Photo courtesy of Rick Stankiewicz.
Two celestial events occurring on the same day is rare, but that will be the case tomorrow (August 12) when a partial solar eclipse will be later followed by the annual Perseid meteor shower event.
The partial solar eclipse will start at 12:53 p.m., with the maximum coverage of 10 percent attained at 1:40 p.m. before the eclipse ends at 2:47 p.m. Later, the Perseid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky.
The Peterborough Astronomical Association is marking both events with free public viewings at the Riverview Park and Zoo gazebo and the Harold Town Conservation Area.
Longtime association member Rick Stankiewicz says the meteor shower event is well worth a look up.
Stankiewicz says as the night progresses, there’ll be more to see.
Stankiewicz stresses both events check a few boxes for seeking a different experience.
Should either event be cancelled due to heavy cloud, the association will make that announcement on its website at www.peterboroughastronomy.com.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
