Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse 2023 on October 14: Where to Watch and What to Know

 

On October 14, 2023, the world will witness a ring of fire solar eclipse. This celestial event occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, but is not quite close enough to completely block it out. As a result, a thin ring of sunlight remains visible around the Moon, creating a stunning visual display.

This year's ring of fire solar eclipse will be visible from a narrow path across North and South America. The path of totality will begin in Oregon and end in Brazil, passing through eight US states, Mexico, and Central America along the way. A partial eclipse will be visible from the rest of North and South America.

Path of Totality

Here are the timings of the eclipse in different locations:

Location	Time of totality
Madras, Oregon	9:13 AM PDT
Bend, Oregon	9:21 AM PDT
Burns, Oregon	9:40 AM PDT
Ontario, Oregon	9:59 AM PDT
Denio, Nevada	10:18 AM PDT
McDermitt, Nevada	10:35 AM PDT
Bruneau, Idaho	10:48 AM PDT
Parma, Idaho	11:01 AM PDT
Mountain City, Utah	11:15 AM MDT
Richfield, Utah	11:36 AM MDT
Blanding, Utah	11:56 AM MDT
Kayenta, Arizona	12:18 PM MDT
Window Rock, Arizona	12:35 PM MDT
Gallup, New Mexico	12:46 PM MDT
Grants, New Mexico	1:03 PM MDT
Socorro, New Mexico	1:19 PM MDT
Abilene, Texas	1:35 PM CDT
Brownwood, Texas	1:50 PM CDT
Lufkin, Texas	2:03 PM CDT
Torreón, Mexico	2:16 PM CST
Zacatecas, Mexico	2:44 PM CST
Guadalajara, Mexico	3:03 PM CST
Belize City, Belize	3:19 PM CST
Guatemala City, Guatemala	3:34 PM CST
Tegucigalpa, Honduras	3:49 PM CST
Cartagena, Colombia	4:06 PM COT
San Juan, Puerto Rico	5:19 PM AST
Fortaleza, Brazil	6:39 PM BRT

Please note that these are just approximate timings. The exact time of the eclipse will vary depending on your location.

Tips for watching the ring of fire solar eclipse

·         Find a safe location to watch the eclipse. Avoid areas with heavy traffic or where there is a risk of falling objects.

·         Use special eclipse glasses or a solar filter to protect your eyes. Never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse.

·         Take breaks from viewing the eclipse. Give your eyes a rest every few minutes to avoid eye strain.

·         Enjoy the experience! The ring of fire solar eclipse is a rare and amazing event.

If you are unable to travel to the path of totality, you can still watch the ring of fire solar eclipse online. There will be a number of live streams available, including one from NASA.