What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout

On August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and the alignment of six planets in the pre-dawn sky. As the New Moon enhances visibility for faint meteors, a rumor about a seven-second gravity blackout is also going viral on social media.