Perseid meteor shower, six planets and a total solar eclipse mark August 12, 2026. While the solar eclipse will remain out of India's view, the planetary alignment and Perseid meteor shower could offer plenty to watch, provided the skies are clear. The headline event on August 12 will be a total solar eclipse, but Indian skywatchers will have to sit this one out. That is especially useful this year because the New Moon arrives alongside the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. How to watch the Perseid meteor shower from IndiaNo telescope is necessary to enjoy the Perseids.