As if a partial eclipse was not enough, tonight will also see a Perseid meteor shower, combined with a new moon - making it one of the best stargazing conditions in a decade. Cornwall will be one of the best places in the UK to view the partial solar eclipse, which will be followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight (August 12) and tomorrow (August 13), although it will remain active until August 24. In Truro, the solar eclipse will begin at around 6.18pm, reach its maximum coverage at 7.16pm, and end at 8.10pm, with up to 96 per cent of the sun obscured at the peak. Cornwall is set to be one of the best places in the UK to watch Wednesday's partial solar eclipse (Image: Supplied)The Perseid meteor shower, active until August 24, will reach its peak on the same night, offering up to 50 to 75 meteors per hour at a dark site. TentBox has advised on the best conditions to see the meteor shower (Image: TentBox)A TentBox spokesperson said: "The location has exceptional dark skies, and is committed to reducing light pollution and promoting educational outreach.