The Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.

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Bay Area science institutions will host events for people interested in today's total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower.

The Perseids are one of the best annual meteor showers, with 50 to 100 meteors able to be seen per hour during peak showers.

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.

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