The Faroes – 18 windswept islands in the wild North Atlantic, midway between Iceland and Norway – are ideally placed to offer one of 2026’s most memorable astronomical experiences. On 12 August, a deep partial solar eclipse, with more than 90% of the sun obscured, will be followed just hours later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Under a new moon, up to 100 meteors an hour could be visible in ideal conditions, with no moonlight to wash out fainter shooting stars.
A deep partial solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The solar eclipse will occur on 12 August.
Up to 100 meteors an hour could be visible in ideal conditions.
The new moon will prevent moonlight from washing out fainter meteors.