Annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be visible this weekend
October 11, 2023 01:25 PM
A portion of the United States on Saturday will be able to view a special solar eclipse, which many have described as a “ring of fire.”
This eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse, which differs from a total solar eclipse in that the sun is not completely covered by the moon. The annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon appears smaller than usual and covers the sun, giving it a ringlike appearance, which is where its name derives from.
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The eclipse will only be visible to people in the western and central parts of the U.S. — and for only a few minutes. A few areas in Texas, including San Antonio, will be the best to view the eclipse from 11:52 a.m. through 11:56 a.m. Central time.
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Cloudy weather and rain are some concerns that viewers should be aware of, with the areas most expected to be affected by these factors including parts of Oregon, Utah, and Nevada.
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Anyone planning to view this eclipse is advised by NASA to wear eclipse glasses or use a solar filter when looking at the sun.
The next total solar eclipse is scheduled to occur on April 8, which will be the first visible eclipse since 2017 and will pass over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. This total solar eclipse will be the last visible one to the U.S. until 2044.