Solar Eclipse 2023

Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023: All You Need to Know "Ring of Fire" Eclipse

The term 'Ring of Fire' is used because during an annular eclipse, the Moon partially blocks the Sun, creating a distinct ring-like shape in the sky.

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Notably, this annular Solar Eclipse will be the last one visible from the United States until June 21, 2039.

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The eclipse is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 14, 2023, occurring just 4.6 days after the moon reaches apogee, its farthest point from Earth.

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It will begin in Oregon at 9:13 am (PDT) and end in Texas at 12:03 pm (CDT), according to NASA.

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The eclipse's path will cross the USA from Oregon to Texas and then continue over Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, parts of Central America, and South America.

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A Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible from Alaska to Argentina.

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Unfortunately, the Annular Solar Eclipse will not be visible in India, as it is an event primarily for the Western Hemisphere.

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