“Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will be Visible to the U.S. For the First Time in History

Are you ready for a spectacular celestial show? On October 14, 2023, a rare and beautiful annular solar eclipse will grace the skies of North America. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun, leaving a thin ring of sunlight around the moon’s silhouette. This is also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse.

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The ring of fire will be visible from a narrow path that crosses eight U.S. states: Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas . The path is only about 125 miles wide, so you’ll need to be in the right place at the right time to witness this amazing phenomenon. The annular phase will last for about 4 minutes at each location along the path.

Outside the path of annularity, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from all of North America and Central America, and most of South America. Depending on your location, you’ll see the moon cover a varying percentage of the sun’s disk. The closer you are to the path of annularity, the more of the sun you’ll see covered.

No matter where you are, you’ll need to use proper eye protection to view the eclipse safely. Never look directly at the sun without a certified solar filter or eclipse glasses. You can also use a pinhole projector or a telescope with a solar filter to project the sun’s image onto a screen.

This annular solar eclipse is a rare and special event that you don’t want to miss. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about the sun, the moon and their interactions. You can find more information and resources about this eclipse on NASA’s website or on GreatAmericanEclipse.com.

So mark your calendar for October 14, 2023 and get ready to experience the ring of fire!

Visit https://www.scigames.org/eclipse/ for more info.