00:00Three rare phenomena will occur simultaneously in the sky on August 12th.
00:03Tonight could become one of the most spectacular nights for sky enthusiasts.
00:07Imagine a day when the sun disappears in broad daylight.
00:10where several planets appear to be grouped together in the sky
00:13and where one of the year's most famous and spectacular shooting stars reaches its peak.
00:17On that day, a total solar eclipse crossed, among other places, Greenland and Iceland.
00:21a part of the Atlantic Ocean, northern Spain and a small part of Portugal.
00:26For a few moments, the Moon will pass exactly between the Earth and the Sun.
00:30plunging some regions into darkness in the middle of the afternoon.
00:33But the show doesn't end there.
00:35During the same period, the Plepheids, a meteor shower caused by debris left by Comet Swift-Title,
00:41will reach their peak activity.
00:42Under good viewing conditions, far from light pollution,
00:46It will be possible to see many meteors crossing the night sky.
00:50At the same time, several planets will be visible in the sky before dawn.
00:53creating an impression of a great celestial gathering.
00:56This is not a perfect alignment in space,
00:58but a phenomenon of remarkable appearance from Earth.
01:01One day, three different astronomical spectacles will therefore take place in succession.
01:04The shadow of the Moon, on the Sun,
01:06traces of an ancient comet in our atmosphere
01:09and a visual encounter with several worlds in our solar system.
01:12On August 12, 2026, the sky could offer a truly spectacular event.
