2023 Annular Eclipse News and Articles
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Moon will move exactly in front of the Sun from the point of view of observers along a narrow strip of land stretching across the United States from Oregon to Texas and continuing on to Central and South America. Since the Moon will be at its furthest point in its orbit from Earth at that time (known as apogee), it won’t completely block the Sun; instead, a dramatic “ring” effect will be seen as the bright edge of the Sun will be visible around the black silhouette of the Moon. The distinct appearance of this style of eclipse is why it’s called an annular eclipse, as annular means ring-like.
NASA’s Scientists and Volunteers Tackle the October 14 Solar Eclipse
Did you see October 14th’s solar eclipse? Most of the time we can easily forget that we are on a…
Five Tips for Photographing the Annular Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14
An annular solar eclipse is crossing the Americas on Oct. 14, 2023. This astronomical event is a perfect opportunity to…
To Study Atmosphere, NASA Rockets Will Fly into Oct. Eclipse’s Shadow
UPDATE: The three rockets comprising the APEP mission launched on Saturday, Oct. 14th at 10:00am, 10:35am, and 11:10am MT from…
Introducing the 2023 Eclipse Explorer: Your Interactive Guide to the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse
By Alex GurvichNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Have you ever wondered how to track an eclipse down to the exact…
Meet the Creators, Part 2
By Miles HatfieldNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Two solar eclipses will cross the United States within the next year: an…
NASA Scientists to Discuss Oct. 14 ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse
NASA will host a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to discuss the upcoming annular solar…
NASA Funds 3 Citizen Science Projects to Study 2024 U.S. Solar Eclipse
NASA has awarded funding for three science teams to conduct citizen science investigations as a total solar eclipse sweeps across…
Science in the Shadows: NASA Selects 5 Experiments for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Editor’s note: This story was updated with the correct location of Amir Caspi’s position at the Southwest Research Institute. A total…
NASA Releases New Solar Eclipse Educational Materials
To help learners of all ages understand how to safely observe the Oct. 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse and the…
Solar Eclipses in 2023 and 2024
by Dave Prosper of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Have you ever witnessed a total solar eclipse? What about…
New NASA Map Details 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses in the US
NASA has released a new map showing the paths of the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses in the United States.
FAQ
General What could you expect to see during the annular eclipse? What you will see during the annular eclipse depends…