What are 4 rare sky events that will be visible on August 12?

Four rare sky events will occur on Wednesday, including a six-planet parade, total solar eclipse, New Moon, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurring within 24 hours. Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will align together before sunrise, while the New Moon will make the sky darker, offering ideal conditions to watch the Perseid meteor shower.