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Western Hemisphere readies for a ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse
14Oct By adminNo Comments
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Western Hemisphere readies for a ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse

[ad_1] Skygazers across the Americas are in for a celestial treat on Saturday: an annular solar eclipse.These occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at its furthest point from our planet. Since it is so distant, it doesn't cover the Sun completely, creating a "ring of fire" effect. In the United States, the most striking "path of the annularity" will cross a handful of major cities, including Eugene, Oregon, Alburquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas, between 9:15 am to 11:50 am in local time zones, according to NASA, with partial eclipse phases lasting an hour or two before and after. At any given location, it will be visible from between 30 seconds and five minutes -- but people are urged to take safety precautions and use solar viewing glasses, and never regular s...
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: Check NASA guidelines to protect your eyes and where to watch
8Oct By adminNo Comments
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: Check NASA guidelines to protect your eyes and where to watch

[ad_1] The annular solar eclipse 2023 will take place on Saturday, October 14. A celestial spectacle that will grace the skies above the United States. It is also known as a ‘ring of fire' eclipse. During this breathtaking event, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating mesmerizing phenomena. If you are planning to watch this cosmic display, it's crucial to remember that observing a solar eclipse requires the utmost caution to safeguard your vision. Lance Bass, a well-known figure, has teamed up with NASA to share some invaluable safety tips.Solar EclipsesAccording to NASA, an annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth,at the time when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Since the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears...
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What to know about October’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
23Sep By adminNo Comments
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What to know about October’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

[ad_1] Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on Oct. 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.The eclipse is due to be visible along a path covering parts of the United States, Mexico and several countries in Central America and South America. Here is an explanation of the type of solar eclipse that will occur and where it will be visible. WHAT IS AN ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE?A solar eclipse happens when the moon journeys between Earth and the sun, blocking the view along a small path of Earth of some or all of the sun's face as it passes. The one that will occur on Oct. 14 is a type called an "annular solar eclipse." This occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun...
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RARE hybrid solar eclipse JUST 2 days away; Know when, how to watch it online
18Apr By adminNo Comments
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RARE hybrid solar eclipse JUST 2 days away; Know when, how to watch it online

[ad_1] In just two days' time, the world will witness the first solar eclipse of 2023. And interestingly, it will not be an ordinary eclipse. Astronomers have named it the hybrid solar eclipse. This rare eclipse is a mix of the total solar eclipse and annular (ring-shaped) and it is caused as the shadow of the Moon shifts around the surface of the Earth. Before this, a hybrid eclipse was seen in 2013 and it will not be seen again till 2031. And after that? There will be no hybrid solar eclipse till 2164. So, if you want to know about the time of the solar eclipse and how to watch it online, read on.The hybrid total/annular eclipse will be visible from South Pacific, Western Australia, East Timor, and eastern Indonesia, as per a report by In The Sky. The start of the hybrid eclipse will ...
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