# August 2026 celestial events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-astronomy-events-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-06T07:00:59.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 5. August 2026 will host several high‑profile astronomical phenomena. A total solar eclipse on 12 August will produce deep partial coverage (≈86 %) over Central Europe, with the path of totality crossing Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal; Turkey will see only a partial eclipse. In regions such as Germany, the moon is expected to cover approximately 88 percent of the sun's disk, particularly visible in the evening. Viewers are cautioned to use only certified solar eclipse glasses for safe observation. The same morning a rare six‑planet alignment (Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune) will be visible in the dawn sky, with Mars and Saturn naked‑eye bright. The Perseid meteor shower, originating from comet Swift‑Tuttle, will be active from 17 July to 24 August. Its brightest display occurs on the night of 12–13 August, offering up to 150 meteors per hour under a new‑moon sky, most intense between 02:00 and 05:00 local time. While some astronomers suggest 2026 activity may be below average, experts recommend looking toward the northeast near the constellation Cassiopeia between midnight and 8:00 AM for optimal viewing. Minor showers – Eta Eridani (7 August) and Kappa Cygni (17 August) – will each produce a few meteors per hour. Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation on 15–16 August, becoming a bright evening object. A partial lunar eclipse on the night of 27–28 August will cover about 96 % of the Moon, visible partially from Turkey and fully from Brazil and other regions. Local interest remains high across Europe, with specific observation sites promoted in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Italy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Perseids Meteor Shower 2026 Lights Up Italy The 2026 Perseids meteor shower peaks on 12‑13 August over Italy, with a bright bolide recorded on 14 June. Inland Liguria offers the darkest views, allowing naked‑eye sightings of up to 100 meteors per hour. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perseids-meteor-shower-2026-lights-up-italy ### 2026-07-17: Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12‑13 with up to 150 meteors per hour The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 12‑13, offering 50‑150 meteors per hour under dark, clear skies; viewers should seek dark sites and look toward Perseus after midnight. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-august-1213-with-up-to-150-meteors-per-hour ### 2026-07-16: Perseids Meteor Shower 2026 to Light Up North Rhine‑Westphalia The Perseids will be visible over North Rhine‑Westphalia from 17 July to 24 August 2026, peaking 12‑13 August with up to 100 meteors per hour; best viewed from dark sites like Eifel National Park around 02:30 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perseids-meteor-shower-2026-to-light-up-north-rhinewestphalia ### 2026-07-08: Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks Aug 12‑13 2026 Across Czech Republic The Perseids meteor shower peaks on Aug 12‑13 2026, with up to 100 meteors per hour expected over the Czech Republic, alongside a partial solar eclipse visible in the region. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perseids-meteor-shower-peaks-aug-1213-2026-across-czech-republic ### 2026-06-09: Czech Republic highlights its astronomical centre and upcoming 2026 eclipse Czech Republic’s astronomical centre near Kouřim marks Europe’s time zone point, while the 2026 solar eclipse will miss the country, prompting travel to nearby totality zones. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-highlights-its-astronomical-centre-and-upcoming-2026-eclipse --- Cite as: August 2026 celestial events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-astronomy-events-2026