Ring of Fire

September 10, 2023

On Oct. 14, 2023, a "ring of fire", or annular solar eclipse will travel from the Oregon coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Weather permitting, most of the Americas will be able to view at least a partial solar eclipse. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, but is just far away enough in its orbit that the Sun is not completely covered—creating a large, bright ring in the sky. WARNING: During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Click here to see the NASA 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipse Map. How to safely view an eclipse: Annular Solar Eclipse Safety. Learn more about the upcoming annular solar eclipse at NASA. Credit: NASA. Producer: Sonnet Apple. Music: Universal Production Music.

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