‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse spotted around the world
An annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse was seen in skies across the world as the sun rose on June 10, 2021.
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Skywatchers in Wisconsin are not among the lucky few Wednesday who will catch a glimpse of a “ring of fire” solar eclipse.
The annular (or ring-shaped) solar eclipse will be most observable from South America, though residents of Hawaii have a chance to see it. Occurring when the moon is at its farthest position from the sun, an annular eclipse does not produce a complete blackout and instead creates a ring light effect, hence its moniker.
Here’s what to know about the eclipse:
What time is the ring of fire annular solar eclipse?
The annular solar eclipse, also known as the “ring of fire,” will occur on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
The annular eclipse will happen in phases, according to Time and Date data:
10:42 a.m. Central: Partial eclipse begins. A partial eclipse occurs when the moon, sun and Earth don’t perfectly align and only the outer shadow of the moon’s shadow is cast on the Earth.11:50 a.m.: Annular eclipse begins. An annular eclipse describes the moment the moon passes between the Earth and sun, creating the the illusion of a thin ring of sunlight around the moon.1:45 p.m.: Maximum eclipse beings. This happens when the moon completely covers the face of the sun.3:39 p.m.: Annular eclipse ends4:47 p.m.: Partial eclipse endsWhere will the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse be viewable?
The solar eclipse will be visible from parts of South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica.
Only about 175,000 people live within the path of annularity this time around, according to Time and Date and NASA. However, the number of people who could have a partial sight-line on the eclipse is much larger — about 245 million people.
Southern parts of Argentina and Chile will see the annular eclipse in its full glory. In the U.S., Hawaii is the only state expected to have a partial view of the Oct. 2 eclipse.
According to NASA, other territories and countries that could see at least a partial eclipse include:
American SamoaAntarcticaArgentinaBaker Island, U.S. Minor Outlying IslandsBrazilChileChristmas IslandClipperton IslandCook IslandsFalkland IslandsFijiFrench PolynesiaHawaii, USAMexicoNew ZealandNiuePalmyra Atoll, U.S. Minor Outlying IslandsParaguayPitcairn IslandsSamoaSouth Georgia and South Sandwich IslandsTokelauTongaTuvaluUruguayWallis and FutunaWhen is the next total solar eclipse in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin hasn’t been on an eclipse’s path of totality since 1954 … and it won’t be again until the end of the 21st century. So, if you long to experience totality’s stunning effects, your best bet may be to travel to another state to see it, as many Wisconsinites did for the 2024 and 2017 eclipses.
The next total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States will not occur for another 20 years. More specifically, it will be here on Aug. 23, 2044. However, only three states ― Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota ― will be on its path of totality.
However, if you’re young or lucky enough to live to see Sept. 14, 2099, you’ll be able to experience totality from Wisconsin. Milwaukee and much of the rest of the Midwest, including parts of Minnesota, northern Illinois, northeastern Indiana, southwestern Michigan and much of Ohio, will be on the path of the 2099 eclipse, according to NASA.
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