Ring of Fire Eclipse Takes the U.S. by Storm
On the 14th of October in 2023, a breathtaking solar eclipse, known as the “ring of fire,” captivated viewers across the United States. This rare celestial event, eagerly anticipated by eclipse-watchers for weeks, marked the last annular solar eclipse visible from American skies until the year 2039, as confirmed by NASA.
During an annular solar eclipse, the moon passes in front of the Sun while at its farthest point from Earth. This past weekend, Americans from Oregon to Texas were able to witness this spectacular phenomenon. However, the 2039 eclipse will only have its path over the skies in Alaska. According to NASA, the eclipse began just after 8 a.m. local time in Oregon, concluding around midday in Texas.
The “ring of fire” presented a truly mesmerizing sight. One remarkable image captured the moon crossing in front of the sun during the eclipse, creating a surreal scene in Lake View, Oregon. Meanwhile, in San Antonio, Texas, eyes were turned skyward at the Alamo, with individuals taking the opportunity to capture photos with the eclipse as the backdrop. Kate Rogers with the Alamo Trust exclaimed, “What’s better than to take your picture in front of the shrine of liberty here in the state of Texas, with an eclipse in the background?”
The allure of witnessing the eclipse brought people to various locations across the country. In Utah’s Bryce Canyon, individuals hiked into nature to experience the event firsthand, while others flocked to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for a glimpse of the celestial marvel. John Cuddy, who traveled from North Carolina to San Antonio, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It’s just really cool. It doesn’t happen often. Like I think there have only been a few over the continental United States in the last couple of decades. It’s like a neat thing.”
Although this eclipse came to a close, another remarkable event awaits in April 2024. This time, a total eclipse will cast a momentary darkness from Maine to Texas in the middle of the day. From the Oregon coast to the east coast of South America, the annular solar eclipse projected a stunning halo of sunlight around the moon’s border, leaving spectators in awe.
In contrast to a total solar eclipse, the annular eclipse showcases the moon appearing too small to fully cover the sun, resulting in a magnificent ring of fire effect. The visual of the sun with solar glasses after the completion of the annular solar eclipse in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah and the moon crossing the sun as it exits the maximum eclipse in the same location left onlookers spellbound.
This mesmerizing annular solar eclipse captivated viewers not only in the United States but also in Mexico City and San Juan Capistrano, California. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and wonder of our universe.
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