The ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse: When and where to witness this celestial spectacle
solar eclipse produces a mesmerizing "ring of fire." These unique celestial occurrences are similar to total solar eclipses, with one crucial difference — the moon is positioned at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, preventing it from completely obscuring the sun. This results in a breathtaking display as the sun's brilliant light encircles the moon's shadow.
A Rare Celestial Phenomenon
An annular solar eclipse of this magnitude is a rare sight, and according to NASA, it won't happen again over this region until 2046. Mitzi Adams, Assistant Chief of the Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, describes the event as a one-of-a-kind experience. She compares it to the sensation of a giant bowl placed directly above you, dimming the daylight but allowing a rim of light to persist, creating a surreal environment.
The Timings for the Annular Solar Eclipse
For viewers in the United States, the annular solar eclipse will commence at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and traverse from Oregon to the Gulf Coast in Texas. Along its path, it will be visible in Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. The eclipse will conclude in the US at 12:03 p.m. CT (1:03 p.m. ET). After leaving US territory, the eclipse's journey continues through Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, and Colombia, ultimately ending off the Atlantic coast of South America at Natal, Brazil.
Additionally, weather permitting, a crescent-shaped partial solar eclipse, where only a part of the sun is concealed by the moon, will be observable in all 49 continental US states, including Alaska. You can check the Great American Eclipse website and TimeandDate.com to determine the timing and
