This Saturday, a stunning celestial spectacle called an annular solar eclipse will be enjoyed by both stargazers and astronomers. Parts of the United States, Mexico, and South and Central America will all be able to see this celestial event.
According to NASA, Americans should be able to see at least a partial eclipse. An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun, obstructing most of its light but not entirely. Because just a little annulus of light is still visible, the eclipse is known as an annular eclipse.
Different Shapes
Only when the moon is at its furthest point from Earth can an annular eclipse occur. In contrast to how it appears to us on Earth. It partially blocks the sun’s light, creating an amazing ring of fire around the moon called eclipse. Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, stated. “Even though we get more excited about a total solar eclipse because you can see the Corona. It’s really far more rare to see an annular solar eclipse and so it’s a really cool thing to see.” Depending on where you are, you can have a variety of viewing experiences during the annular solar eclipse on October 14.
People who are in the line of the annularity will see the entire effect of the ring of fire, while those who are nearby will only observe a partial eclipse.
Time
Beginning in Oregon at 09:13 local time (17:13 BST). The annular solar eclipse travels through California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico before ending in Texas at 12:03 local time (18:03 BST). “Being in a clear area is crucial for visibility,” says the expert. I was in Nebraska for the 2017 eclipse, and it was cloudy. I never considered that the clouds may prevent me from seeing it,” Dr. Fox stated.
Eclipse is Safe
No matter where you are, you must wear eclipse glasses to view an annular eclipse. Since the sunlight isn’t entirely blacked out, according to Dr. Fox. Even while seeing a solar eclipse is an amazing experience. It’s important to keep in mind that staring straight at the Sun can result in severe eye injury or even blindness. Anyone looking up into the sky should only do so while wearing safety glasses or a pinhole projector, or other permitted viewing tools.
Without a proper solar filter covering the front of the optics, looking through a camera lens, pair of binoculars, or telescope at any region of the bright Sun can seriously harm your eyes.
