Solar Eclipse 2023: 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse to Dim US, Mexico and Other Parts of World on October 14, Know if India Will be Able to See Rare Celestial Event
The Moon must be in its new Moon phase and far enough away from Earth to seem tiny for an annular eclipse to occur. As a result, it is impossible to obscure the Sun's center disc totally.
Washington, October 9: Skywatchers will be treated to the most thrilling astronomical event of 2023 on October 14, when a magnificent celestial extravaganza will dazzle the skys. For the first time since 2012, a partial ''ring of fire'' solar eclipse will be seen throughout much of America on Saturday. According to the Washington Post, the moon will be in front of the sun on this day, concealing much of it but leaving a bright ring or annulus.
Millions of people in the Western Hemisphere can witness the unusual event, which is visible in sections of the United States, Mexico, and many nations in South and Central America. The spectacular celestial event will allow millions of people to experience "the awe and wonder of seeing a beautiful ring of fire eclipse," according to Peg Luce, interim director of NASA's Heliophysics Division. NASA Solar Eclipse Map For 2023 and 2024: From 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse To Total Eclipse, Know Dates for Upcoming Solar Eclipses, Places Where They Will Be Seen (Video).
What Exactly is an Annular Solar Eclipse?
An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the sun and the Earth at its farthest point away from the Earth. The moon does not entirely obscure the sun, creating a narrow ring of sunlight or a "ring of fire" effect in the sky. Total solar eclipses, on the other hand, occur when the moon comes close enough to Earth to seem as huge as the sun in the sky.
The Moon must be in its new Moon phase and far enough away from Earth to seem tiny for an annular eclipse to occur. As a result, it is impossible to obscure the Sun's center disc totally. Ningaloo Eclipse 2023 Live Streaming: Watch Online Video Telecast of Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse Set To Trigger Total Darkness and 'Ring of Fire' Today.
Will India be Able to See the Ring of Fire?
The solar eclipse's 'ring of fire' will not be visible in India. People in India and other areas of the world may watch it live on YouTube via the official NASA broadcast, which begins at 4:30 pm on October 14, 2023.
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