NASA/DSCOVR EPIC Folks across parts of the U.S. were treated to the spectacular sight of an annular solar eclipse last Saturday, where the Earth, moon, and sun align in a way that creates a lunar shadow and a so-called “ring of fire.” Offering another perspective, NASA on Tuesday shared a remarkable image (top) of the …
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Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse. An “annular” eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth at a distance where, when viewed from Earth, it doesn’t completely obscure the sun. The result is a large, bright ring in …
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Southwest Airlines, today, started a countdown to the next total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, by announcing flights scheduled to operate in the direct and partial paths of the celestial event. The path of totality for the 2024 eclipse will pass across several US states where Southwest Airlines operates, including Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, …
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There’s an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14 (Saturday) that will be visible. According to NASA, it will start in Oregon and end a few hours later in Texas, also hitting Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, along with parts of California, Idaho, Colorado and Arizona. It’ll also hit parts of Central and South America. An annular …
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Today I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and this weekend’s solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR’s article, which warned that sky gazers about using their phones to take pictures of the imminent cosmic event. If you’re like me, you may be wondering “Why?” After all, who wouldn’t want to snap …
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A rad moon’s on the rise. Early on October 14, our lunar satellite will briefly hover before the sun, obscuring the dawn and immersing millions of people in a strange morning gloom. But this annular eclipse will not be total: Since the moon’s traveling at the more distant part of its orbit, it won’t block …
There’s an annular solar eclipse coming up next weekend. On Oct. 14 (Saturday), it will pass through a handful of states in the US, starting in Oregon and ending a few hours later in Texas. It’ll also hit parts of Central and South America. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon squeezes between the sun …
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A celestial spectacle will pass through the sky on Oct. 14. And you have an opportunity to safely watch. The looming annular solar eclipse will be visible to millions in the U.S. as well as folks in Central and South America. Some will see the complete annular eclipse, wherein the moon passing in front of …
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