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Solar eclipse photographed in Chon Buri, Thailand. The red hue image shows a distinct 'ring of fire' glowing in the sky, slightly obscured by a cloud.

Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.

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Two people on a scaffold tend to the protruding arms of metallic cylinder

NASA will launch rockets into the annular solar eclipse's shadow on Oct. 14

By Stefanie Waldek published

A NASA mission called APEP will launch three sounding rockets into the annular solar eclipse to measure changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature of the ionosphere.

Launches & Spacecraft
2023 eclipse explorer showing the eclipse moving over the US.

NASA's Eclipse Explorer 2023 lets you track the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse with new interactive map

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On Oct. 14 an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, you can follow the eclipse in unprecedented detail with NASA's new interactive map "Eclipse Explorer 2023."

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orange ring of light during an annular solar eclipse against a black sky.

NASA's plan to point a massive telescope at America's two upcoming solar eclipses

By Jamie Carter published

Citizen science group 'Solar Patrol' will use a retired NASA telescope to study the sun during America's two upcoming solar eclipses.

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our tips for safely viewing the oct. 14 annular solar eclipse. Including using solar eclipse glasses.

8 tips to safely watch the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14

By Jamie Carter published

From eye safety to backcountry travel, here's how to stay out of harm's way when eclipse-chasing and observing the 'ring of fire' or partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.

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A composite image showing stages of a solar eclipse against a blue sky.

How to photograph the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14

By Jamie Carter published

Here's everything you need to know about how to photograph the upcoming annular solar eclipse on Oct 14.

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A series of solar eclipse images show the moon obscuring the sun until an orange ring is present.

Which US states will October's annular solar eclipse be visible from?

By Jamie Carter last updated

On October 14, 2023, the Americas will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from only eight U.S. states will it be possible to see the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse.

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sunrise in the famous Monument Valley in Arizona, USA

These Navajo Tribal Parks will be closed during the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

During the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, several iconic destinations including all Navajo Tribal Parks, will be closed due to cultural beliefs.

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Totality and shadow of the moon in the top center portion of the image, Earth and the hazy blue glow of the atmosphere is seen below.

Don't panic if you see balloons hovering during America's two upcoming solar eclipses

By Jamie Carter last updated

During the two upcoming solar eclipses, the National Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) will be livestreaming and doing science above 99.5% of the atmosphere.

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Graphic illustration of a sequence of eclipse images and an animated timer in the center.

How long will the annular solar eclipse last on Oct. 14?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The duration of the annular solar eclipse depends on the viewing location. We look at where the longest 'ring of fire' will occur and how long the eclipse will last.

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