On October 14, most of the U.S. is poised to experience a captivating celestial event—a partial solar eclipse. From coast to coast, the extent of the eclipse will vary depending on one’s location. For instance, New Yorkers will be treated to a 23% obscured sun, while those in Los Angeles will witness a more dramatic 71% coverage.
Because of their relative positions, the moon won’t completely block out the sun during this eclipse, and instead will leave a bright halo of light exposed around its edges, hence the “Ring of Fire” description. That means you’ll need to wear eclipse safety glasses the entire time to protect your eyes.
The eclipse’s central path, approximately 125 miles wide, will extend from Oregon to Texas, touching a total of nine U.S. states. Within this path, observers will be privy to the mesmerizing “ring of fire”, a phenomenon characterizing an annular solar eclipse. This unique spectacle arises when the new moon’s apparent size is slightly smaller than the sun, leading to a bright circular halo around the moon at the peak of a 90% eclipse. This stunning “ring” will be visible in regions spanning Oregon, Northern California, Nevada, a minuscule section of Idaho, Utah, northeastern Arizona, southwestern Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
Source: U.S. to witness remarkable solar eclipse on October 14 | New Pittsburgh Courier
