Solar eclipses: Latest photos, science and forecast
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'Ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 14 forecast: Will the weather cooperate?
By Joe Rao published
Almost all of North America will experience a dramatic event on Saturday (Oct. 14), when a partial eclipse of the sun will be visible — weather permitting, of course.

Astronomers want you to watch the Oct. 14 'ring of fire' eclipse with a disco ball. No, seriously.
By Brandon Specktor published
You can't stare at the sun, so how do you watch an eclipse? By reflecting it off of a disco ball, a team of astronomers suggests.

The 5 main stages of October's annular solar eclipse explained
By Robert Lea published
An annular eclipse will sweep across the Americas on Saturday (Oct. 14), with the sun appearing as a blazing ring of fire. How will the major stages of the eclipse unfold?

Follow the annular solar eclipse this week with SkySafari
By Brett Tingley published
Popular astronomy app SkySafari has added a special set of features for tracking and viewing this week's annular solar eclipse, available for iOS users.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
An annular solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on Oct. 14. Here we look at what time the eclipse will start and where it can be seen.

How fast will October's annular solar eclipse travel?
By Jamie Carter last updated
A 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse will speed across the Americas on Oct. 14, 2023. We explore what affects the speed of a solar eclipse.

How to watch the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14 from anywhere
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Watch the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14 live here on Space.com. We have also rounded up some of the best livestreams for watching the famous 'ring of fire'.

Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular 'ring of fire' this week
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
On Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular "ring of fire." Here's what you can expect from the celestial phenomenon.

One week until the spectacular 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse!
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Get ready for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14! The famous 'ring of fire' is not to be missed.

Hold the annular solar eclipse in your hand with new 'One Eclipse' app from Astronomers Without Borders
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Celebrate the upcoming annular solar eclipse with a new app launched by Astronomers Without Borders. "One Eclipse" for iOS brings the wonders of the eclipse into the palm of your hand.
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