Monday 09/October/2023 – 11:05 PM
Experts expect that the rare Ring of Fire eclipse will sweep the Western Hemisphere, meaning most of North, South and Central America, on October 14, and millions will have the opportunity to see the most exciting astronomical event of the year, according to the British Daily Mail.
The exact place and time for the annular eclipse to appear
The researchers explained that the path of the eclipse will extend from the west coast of the United States all the way to northern Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean, at 09:15 Pacific time, or 16:15 GMT, and this will be the first time in more than a decade that Seeing the annular eclipse over North America.
While the entire United States will be able to see a partial eclipse, those in the middle of the path will be able to see about 90% of the sun obscured for up to five minutes.
How to watch a solar eclipse safely
Experts advise avoiding looking directly at the sun with the naked eye during the eclipse, because exposure to it will lead to the risk of permanent damage to your eyes, and you should use special eclipse glasses that block the light more than regular glasses, or instead, a projector with a small pinhole can be used to view Form the eclipse on paper or a screen, and watch it safely.
How does a total eclipse happen?
According to NASA, a stunning eclipse occurs when the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are aligned with each other, and the Moon is at the farthest point from the Earth in its orbit. This means that it is unable to completely block the Sun, causing a burning ring to appear in the sky.
