What to know about today's 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse: Time, maps and how to see it

 The "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse occurred on October 14, 2023, and was visible across parts of North and South America. This annular eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear slightly smaller than the sun. As a result, the moon doesn't completely block out the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around the moon's silhouette.

Time and Location:

The eclipse began in Oregon at 9:13 AM PDT and ended in Texas at 12:03 PM CDT. The path of annularity, where the "ring of fire" was visible, passed through parts of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. Partial eclipses were visible across most of North and South America.

How to See the Eclipse:


To safely view the eclipse, it was important to use special eclipse glasses or an indirect solar viewer. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause serious eye damage.

Additional Information:

  • The next annular solar eclipse visible in the United States will occur in 2039.

  • Total solar eclipses, where the moon completely blocks out the sun, are much rarer than annular eclipses. The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will occur in 2045.

  • Solar eclipses are a reminder of the amazing celestial events that occur in our solar system. They provide a unique opportunity to observe and learn about the sun, moon, and Earth's relationship.

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