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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
3 cosmic spectaclesincluding
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
Headlines vary from a general announcement of multiple cosmic events to specific guides for watching the solar eclipse, with one highlighting its rarity for Europe.
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningPerseid meteor shower to light up night sky in Scotland after solar eclipse
The National (Scotland)Mixed
Right-leaningWhat time is the solar eclipse in the US and how can I watch it safely?
The Sun (US)Mixed
What timehow can I watch it safely?
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesHighWednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
As of August 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
The headline split The left frames it as "Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky in Scotland after solar eclipse". The right frames it as "What time is the solar eclipse in the US and how can I watch it safely?".
Match confidence High confidence. 16 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
16 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceModerate
65/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftPerseid meteor shower to light up night sky in Scotland after solar eclipse
The National (Scotland) · Left · News report
CenterWednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report
Right / center-rightWhat time is the solar eclipse in the US and how can I watch it safely?
The Sun (US) · Right · News report
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The Sun (US)News report · Aug 11, 7:33 PM
What time is the solar eclipse in the US and how can I watch it safely?
What timehow can I watch it safely?
NEARLY one billion people globally will have the chance to witness a rare astronomical phenomenon this week. While Europe will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1999, many Amer...
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CBS News WorldAnalysis · Aug 11, 6:51 PM
What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
What to know
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and wh...
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The Times of IndiaNews report · Aug 11, 6:32 PM
August 12 solar eclipse: Europe set for first total eclipse in 27 years
Europefirst total eclipse in 27 years
Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in twenty-seven years on August twelfth. Millions across Iceland and northern Spain will experience this rare celestial event. Nasa will li...
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The National (Scotland)News report · Aug 11, 6:32 PM
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky in Scotland after solar eclipse
STARGAZERS will be treated to a dazzling sight as the annual Perseid meteor shower is set to follow a solar eclipse on Wednesday night
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 11, 6:27 PM
The Perseids meteor shower peaks Wednesday night
One of the brightest and popular meteor showers is about to reach it's climax
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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 11, 6:22 PM
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Aug 11, 6:07 PM
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
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The IndependentNews report · Aug 11, 6:07 PM
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
Between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday morning will be the ideal viewing time for Perseids, according to experts.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 11, 5:53 PM
Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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GB NewsNews report · Aug 11, 5:26 PM
Solar eclipse glasses SOLD OUT hours before biggest celestial spectacle in 27 years
Solar eclipse glasses have sold out a day before the biggest celestial spectacle in 27 years. Specialist eclipse eyewear has virtually disappeared from online retailers and high street shop...
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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Aug 11, 5:23 PM
Solar Eclipse Set to Cross Northern Hemisphere
A total eclipse is expected over Iceland and Spain while a near-total or significantly partial eclupse will be visible across most of Europe.
Details65/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 16 sources
65/99 Wording GapHigh confidence16 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 16 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Analysis
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Aug 11, 5:23 PM: Epoch Times World joined the source map.
Aug 11, 5:26 PM: GB News joined the source map.
Aug 11, 5:53 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.
Aug 11, 5:53 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 65/99 and story health is stable · 16 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.