On the morning of October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible to people in the Americas, creating a fiery halo of light around a darkened sun.
With all of our Earthly concerns, it’s easy to forget about cosmic mechanics, especially how fast our planet and the moon move through their orbits. People turning their eyes to the skies will behold the rare “ring of fire” spectacle for a fleeting four to five minutes. That moment, called “maximum annularity,” comes from the mathematical term “annular,” which means “forming a ring.” Partial covering will last up to three hours.
’s Goddard Space Flight Center and coauthor of the upcoming book Totality: The Great North American Eclipse of 2024. Equipped with the right shades, people can safely watch partial, annular, and total eclipses. Libraries, science museums, and other local institutions often offer free eclipse glasses, and they can be ordered online too.
will also livestream video of the eclipse.
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