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France is in for a rare double show in the sky tonight. A near-total solar eclipse will sweep across the country on August 12, covering up to 99.5% of the Sun along parts of the south-western coast, around 92% in Paris and nearly 90% in Strasbourg, before the Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual peak after dark. Clear skies are expected across much of France, although anyone watching the eclipse will need certified protective glasses - ordinary sunglasses are not safe, and shortages have already pushed some resale prices as high as €50 a pair. Watch the Sun safely, then stay outside a little longer: tonight the sky has scheduled an encore.