Overview of the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but is too far away to completely block it. This creates a "ring of fire" effect around the Moon.
The October 14 eclipse will be visible from a narrow path that crosses the United States from Oregon to Texas, and then continues through Central America and South America.
The eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and end at 2:47 p.m. PT (5:47 p.m. ET). The ring of fire phase will last for about 4 minutes.
It is important to never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse. To safely view the eclipse, you should use special eclipse glasses or project the Sun's image onto a white screen.
