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When the moon is at it’s farthest point away from the Earth, it appears small and doesn’t completely cover the sun, creating an annular, or “ring of fire” eclipse.

The "Ring of Fire" eclipse is coming. Seriously, don’t look directly at it.

When the moon is at it’s farthest point away from the Earth, it appears small and doesn’t completely cover the sun, creating an annular, or “ring of fire” eclipse.

What to know about the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse

The "Ring of Fire" eclipse is coming. Seriously, don’t look directly at it.

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Narrator: A ring of fire eclipse will appear across North and South America on October 14th, when the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, obscuring most of it, except for a small ring of light or annulus. But this eclipse is not a total eclipse. The Moon's orbit is actually elliptical. Annular eclipse does occur when the Moon is at or near its furthest point from the Earth, appearing smaller and not completely covering the Sun.At other times when the Moon is at its closest point to the Earth. It completely blocks out the Sun and results instead in a total solar eclipse. The eclipse will pass most directly over Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. Be sure to wear eye protection like specialized solar viewing glasses. Or use indirect methods like a pinhole projector in order to avoid damage to your eyes.

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