Perseid meteor shower to light up sky in August Focus Taiwan News Channel Taipei, July 29 (CNA) Star-gazers are welcome to attend an event to observe the Perseid meteor shower from Aug. 12-14 at the Alishan National .. New England, USA / Canada 19MAY1780 - Day of Darkness Posted: 28 Jul 2015 05:24 AM PDT New England States , USA / Parts of Canada 19MAY1780 - Day of Darkness New England, USA