Ring of fire eclipse

By Bob Berman

Published October 9, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT

1 of 1 — Full sun eclipse

Scientific background, astronomical phenomenon - full sun eclipse, total solar eclipse

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Those who were in the path of the last U.S. total solar eclipse, on August 21, 2017, know the marvels that arrive with a solar totality. The experience tops the list of nature’s most awesome spectacles. But a partial solar eclipse, which is taking place on October 14, is a different ball of wax.

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