Tomorrow (October 14) the 'ring of fire' will be visible in the US: how not to miss this incredible eclipse

Some US cities are preparing to welcome large numbers of tourists ahead of Saturday's (October 14) annular solar eclipse. Where this celestial phenomenon will be visible, the publication said The Guardian.

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What is an annular eclipse

Unlike a total solar eclipse, during an annular solar eclipse the star will not be completely obscured by the Moon - this happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth at the point farthest from the Earth.

The American space agency NASA notes: “Because the Moon is further from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star. This creates the effect of a ring of fire in the sky.”

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Where will the “ring of fire” be visible?

Residents of the United States between Oregon and Texas will have a front row seat to this celestial event. It will begin at 09:13 a.m. PT on the Oregon Coast and end in Texas shortly before noon PT.

The “ring of fire” will be fully visible only in those places where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, but residents of the entire continental United States will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse.

Oregon, which also saw a total solar eclipse in 2017, is preparing for a large influx of astronomy enthusiasts. According to the state Parks and Recreation Department, the eclipse will be visible first along the state's coastline, so campgrounds at numerous parks such as Dexter and Shore Acres will be full.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is also located on the Moon's path and offers full views of the Ring of Fire. The city has public viewing opportunities at the Open Space Visitor Center and at the University of New Mexico, home to the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

San Antonio, the largest U.S. city in the eclipse's path, has set up several viewing sites throughout the city, and public libraries offer special safety glasses to residents and passersby.

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A partial eclipse will occur in parts of Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska, although there will be no ring of fire effect, NASA said. In the south, in Mexico and other countries of Central and South America, it will also be possible to observe a “ring of fire.”

How to prepare for an eclipse

Sunglasses do not provide sufficient eye protection even in partial eclipse. NASA is warning anyone who wants to see the eclipse to wear special protective glasses.

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