Annular Solar Eclipse: Unveiling the Time and Date

2023-10-13 14:42:25

Get ready for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14!

The first U.S. location to witness the annular "ring of fire" stage of the eclipse will be Oregon at 9:13 a.m. PDT (12:13 p.m. EDT and 1613 GMT) on Oct. 14. The eclipse will then pass through seven other U.S. states before moving across the Gulf of Mexico and over Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, making the famous "ring of fire" visible to millions of people.

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When and where to watch the annular solar eclipse

To see the whole path of annularity, including start and end times for different stages of the solar eclipse at each location, you can check this interactive map created by French eclipse expert Xavier Jubier. NASA has also created a helpful interactive map for tracking the eclipse across the U.S. and seeing what it will look like from select destinations.

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Watch the annular solar eclipse live!

If you're unable to be there in person, you can still watch the eclipse live here on Space.com courtesy of NASA. The livestream will start at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1530 GMT).

How does an annular solar eclipse happen?

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on our planet. The moon appears relatively small and does not cover the entire disk of the sun, leaving a thin outer ring commonly referred to as a "ring of fire."

Important locations and timings for the annular solar eclipse

1. Oregon Dunes, Oregon - 9:15 a.m. PDT (4 minutes, 29 seconds)
2. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon - 9:17 a.m. PDT (4 minutes, 19 seconds)
3. Great Basin National Park, Nevada - 9:24 a.m. PDT (3 minutes, 46 seconds)
4. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah - 10:27 a.m. MDT (2 minutes, 31 seconds)
5. Canyonlands National Park, Utah - 10:29 a.m. MDT (2 minutes, 24 seconds)
6. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado - 10:31 a.m. MDT (2 minutes, 57 seconds)
7. Albuquerque, New Mexico - 10:34 a.m. MDT (4 minutes, 42 seconds)
8. Corpus Christi, Texas - 11:55 a.m. CDT (4 minutes, 52 seconds)
9. Edzná Maya archaeological site, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico - 11:23 a.m. CST (4 minutes, 32 seconds)

Observers in northeastern Arizona should note that all Navajo Tribal Parks will be closed during the eclipse due to Navajo cultural beliefs.

Remember to never look directly at the sun. Make sure to use solar filters at all times to view the eclipse safely. Our guide on how to observe the sun safely provides everything you need to know about safe solar observations.

If you capture a photo of the annular eclipse, share it with Space.com's readers by sending your photo(s), comments, name, and location to [email protected].

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