2023-10-14 02:30:00
A new annular solar eclipse will be visible on October 14. The fascinating astronomical phenomenon can be appreciated by million people in different regions of America.
It is nicknamed the “ring of fire” for the figure that sunlight forms when surrounding the shadow of the Moon, which makes it similar to the total eclipse.
It should be noted that in the United States, the lucky ones who find themselves in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Texas and New Mexico are in direct line with the phenomenonso you could appreciate its first phases if the weather permits.
Then, The eclipse will cross Central America, reach its final phase in South America and culminate with sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and Brazil will also witness the annular solar eclipse.
When is the solar eclipse and at what time can it be seen?
The annular solar eclipse will occur at 3:55 p.m. in Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Venezuela; 13:55 in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. At that moment, and for a few minutes, the light from the Sun will disappear as it is covered by the Moon and it will seem like it is night. For this to happen, It is necessary that the Moon be located near zero latitude on the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the Sun, which has no latitude.
For those who are not in the line of appearance of the celestial eventyou will be able to follow it through NASA’s live broadcast.
What is an annular solar eclipse?
When it is formed the “ring of fire” of the eclipse the sky will darken, but without reaching the level of a total eclipse. In all phases of the phenomenon it is important to have adequate eye protection to avoid possible injuries.
For those who miss Saturday’s annular solar eclipse you may want to make plans to see the first eclipse total solar since 2017 on April 8, 2024.
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