Annular solar eclipse coming on October 14!

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The first of two great American solar eclipses is coming. The “ring of fire” solar eclipse of Saturday, October 14, 2023, will be visible to those along a narrow path sweeping over North and South America. At mid-eclipse, those along that eclipse path will see the sun in a ring around the moon. Conversely, those outside the shadow path will see a partial solar eclipse. Important: this is not a total eclipse. At no time during this eclipse will it be safe to look at the sun without proper eye protection.

Astronomers called this an annular eclipse of the sun. That name comes from the Latin word for ring: annulus. And, to be sure, though not as dramatic as a total solar eclipse, this eclipse will be fascinating to view. You really only need to know two things. First, how much of the sun will be covered from your location? Second, what time is the eclipse from your location?

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Overall, the eclipse will last 214 minutes. At maximum eclipse – for those along the eclipse path – the sun will be 0.907 percent covered by the moon. The part of the sun that will (be) visible is its outer surface. So an annular eclipse is essentially a partial eclipse, throughout the event. And remember, use eye protection!

https://earthsky.org/sun/annular-solar-eclipse-october-14-2023/

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1. Thanks for tip. Wonder if trump will stare at the eclipse without protection?

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2. I hope so.....

He isn't the type to learn from past mistakes.

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3. A narrow path: Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas

https://eclipsewise.com/oh/oh-tables/ec2023-Tab04C.pdf