On October 14, an annular solar eclipse is set to grace the skies over North, Central, and South America, promising a remarkable spectacle for those fortunate enough to witness it.

This rare celestial event presents a unique opportunity for scientists as well.

Described as a “ring of fire” eclipse, this breathtaking phenomenon occurs when the moon, in its farthest point from Earth during its orbit, does not entirely block the sun’s radiant glow.

Instead, it results in the sun’s fiery light surrounding the moon’s shadow, forming the captivating ring of fire effect, CNN reported.

The annular solar eclipse is scheduled to commence in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET), traversing from the Oregon coast to the Gulf Coast of Texas.

It will be observable in regions including Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas, with portions of California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona also catching a glimpse of the lunar shadow.

The eclipse is expected to conclude in the US at 12:03 p.m. CT (1:03 p.m. ET).

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