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France’s Double Celestial Show | France News
France is in for a cosmic double feature tonight — a dramatic solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The eclipse, peaking between 8:15 and 8:30 PM, will dim the sun to just 0.5% in southwest regions, requiring certified eclipse glasses (not sunglasses) to watch safely. Afterward, clear skies and minimal moonlight set the stage for up to 100 meteors per hour. Drivers must stay alert as daylight fades fast — headlights on, no shoulder stops. Animals too will react: birds go quiet, insects buzz to life. Missed this one? Don’t worry — another partial eclipse arrives in…
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