SOLAR ECLIPSE OCTOBER 14TH, 2023

 Solar Eclipse 2023

On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. This type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, but does not completely cover it, leaving a ring of fire visible around the moon.

Annular solar eclipses are relatively rare, occurring only about once every 18 years. They are also relatively short-lived, lasting only a few minutes. The annular solar eclipse of 2023 will last for about 4 minutes and 30 seconds at its maximum point.

The path of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 will cross the United States from Oregon to Texas. The eclipse will also be visible from Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America.

If you are lucky enough to be in the path of the annular solar eclipse, be sure to take precautions to protect your eyes. It is never safe to look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Special eclipse glasses or a solar filter are necessary to safely view the eclipse.

If you are unable to see the solar eclipse in person, there are a number of ways to watch it online or on television. NASA will be providing a live stream of the eclipse on its website and social media channels.

• The eclipse will begin in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. PDT and end in Texas at 12:03 p.m. CDT.
• The path of the eclipse will be about 11,000 miles long and 200 miles wide.
• The magnitude of the eclipse will be 0.944, meaning that the moon will cover 94.4% of the sun's disk.
• The annular solar eclipse of 2023 will be the first annular solar eclipse visible from the United States since 2012.

The solar eclipse of 2023 is a rare and exciting event. If you are able to see the eclipse in person, be sure to take precautions to protect your eyes and enjoy the experience.