A Rare "Ring of Fire" Eclipse Is Happening Saturday
A Rare "Ring of Fire" Eclipse Is Happening Saturday On Saturday, October 14, 2023, a rare annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America, South America, and Africa. This type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but does not completely block it out, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around the Moon. What is an annular solar eclipse? An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. This means that the Moon appears smaller in the sky and cannot completely block out the Sun. As a result, a ring of sunlight remains visible around the Moon. Where will the annular solar eclipse be visible? The path of the annular solar eclipse will cross the Pacific Ocean, North America, South America, and Africa. The eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States, including Oregon, California, Texas, and Arizona. It will also be visible in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Africa. When will the