This next weekend, there will be a magnificent annular eclipse, also referred to as the “ring of fire,” over the western hemisphere. It should be an amazing sight from above.
On Saturday, October 14, the world will witness the second and final solar eclipse of the year.
As Saturday approaches, tens of millions of fortunate viewers throughout the Americas will have the opportunity to witness up close this rare and exciting “ring of fire” eclipse.
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A celestial phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse, also called a “ring of fire eclipse,” occurs when the moon is at or near its furthest point from Earth.
Compared to a total solar eclipse, which happens when the moon totally obscures the sun, the moon seems smaller due to its larger distance from the sun. As such, as it moves in front of our bright star, it partially obscures it. The maximum eclipse shows the moon’s edges surrounded by the sun’s brilliant ring, resembling a seductive “ring of fire”.
In Pakistan, the intriguing show will remain elusive. Only northern Brazil, a few middle-American countries, southern Mexico, and middle Colombia would be able to witness the eclipse’s brightness, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Those who are fortunate enough to be at the designated viewing areas on October 14 at 8:04 p.m. (Pakistan Standard Time) will be able to see the eclipse. The star show’s peak times are set for October 15 at 10:59 p.m. and October 16 at 1:55 a.m.
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