A solar eclipse will happen on Saturday (October 14) across the lower 48 US states and parts of Latin America.
The eclipse would be known as an "annular" one, where the Moon would appear slightly smaller than the Sun in the sky, producing a glowing ring in the sky.
A usual eclipse involves the Moon normally blocking the Sun for a few moments.
The last time an annular solar eclipse was seen in the US was in 2012, while the next time it could be seen again in the continental US would be in 2039.
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What Would Happen and How Could One Look at Eclipse?
Those who would like to look at the solar eclipse should have the right eye protection to properly enjoy the eclipse. It is important for people to have eye protection in order not to severely damage their eyes.
While all lower 48 states would get a partial eclipse, only certain areas in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas would get the full "ring of fire" effect.
This phase of the eclipse begins at 9:16 Pacific Time in Oregon (16:16 UTC) and sweeps across the country, passing over San Antonio, Texas, at 11:52 Central Time (16:52 UTC).
Parts of some Central and South American countries, including Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, will also see the annular eclipse, as per National Geographic.
NASA has created a map to show the path where the ring of fire will be visible and the times for best viewing.
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