- Cloud cover may make viewing difficult in some regions.
- Even cities not in the direct path may see at least partial obscuration.
- It is unsafe to look directly into the eclipse without special equipment.
Much of North, Central and South America will have the chance to see an annular solar eclipse today, October 14, 2023. In the lower 48 states of the United States, some West Coast cities will begin to see a partial eclipse just after 8:00 a.m. local time.
Of course, viewing opportunities for the eclipse will be limited to places with clear skies. Skies under the path of total annularity will be best for viewing the eclipse from the Four Corners to Texas, but cloud cover could cause issues in the Northwest. If you’re in the partial eclipse zone, parts of the Deep South and Southern Plains will be good spots to look up with your eclipse glasses. Unfortunately, skies will be obscured from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Here are the latest reports as this exciting event unfolds.
When Is The Next Annular Eclipse Visible In The US?
The next annular solar eclipse visible from the United States won’t happen until June 21, 2039. And, most of the country isn’t in the path of that future eclipse. Alaska is the only state in the path.
NASA Begins Eclipse Live Broadcast
NASA experts and guests are broadcasting live from Kerrville, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Beginning Of Eclipse Spotted In San Diego
The sun was reportedly beginning to show partial obscuration just after 8:00 a.m. local time in San Diego.
Do Not Look Into The Eclipse Without Special Protection
Just because the sun is partially occluded during a solar eclipse, it doesn’t mean it’s safe to look straight into the shining star. Your eyes are susceptible to damage from the sun. Viewing the eclipse through a standard set of binoculars, telescope or camera can cause severe eye damage. Be sure to use a proper solar viewer. Sunglasses do not qualify as a proper solar viewer.
Which Cities Are In The Eclipse Path?
A good portion of the West is in the path of the annular solar eclipse. Even cities that aren’t in the direct path may be able to see at least partial obscuration, depending on the distance from the eclipse path.
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